MAM Events

SOLD OUT | Yoga at the Museum
2025-02-01 08:00 - 09:00 (America/Chicago) | Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 N. Art Museum Drive, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
Tickets for this event are sold out. Please join us for yoga at the Museum in March and May!
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Begin your Saturday with a calming 60-minute all-levels yoga class amid the serenity of the Quadracci Pavilion and stunning views of Lake Michigan.
Doors open at 7 a.m. and class begins at 8 a.m. Arrive early with your yoga mat to settle into the space, and enjoy complimentary tea, water, and coffee before the class starts. After class, extend your visit to the café and store, which open early, at 9 a.m. Parking is available in the Calatrava underground garage; enjoy a $5 rate when you exit before 10 a.m.
Online in advance, general admission tickets are $15 and Museum Member tickets are $5. At the door, tickets are $20 for general admission and $10 for Members. Not a Member? Join today!

Story Time in the Galleries
2025-02-01 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-02-08 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-02-22 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-03-01 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-03-08 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-03-15 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-03-22 10:30 - 11:00
Every Saturday morning, join us in the galleries to hear a story and make art together. Meet in Windhover Hall near the admission desks at 10:30 a.m. and travel with the reader through the galleries. Then, listen to a story in front of a work of art before creating an artwork inspired by what you have seen and heard.
This event is included with Museum admission and is free for Members. Admission for kids 12 and under is free. Tickets are available at the door or online.

Sponsored by
Four-Four Foundation
Anonymous donor

Gallery Talk: "True Story: Photography, Journalism, and Media"
2025-02-01 13:00 - 14:00
Join Xoe Fiss, director of youth and family programs, for a guest gallery talk where we’ll practice close looking and engage in a group dialogue around the themes of the exhibition.
This drop-in experience is included with Museum admission and is free for Members. Admission tickets are available at the door or online.
The Milwaukee Art Museum is grateful to its exhibition sponsors.

Image: Wayne Forest Miller (American, 1918–2013), Migrant workers, December 1949 (detail). Gelatin silver print. Image: 10 3/8 × 13 1/2 in. (26.35 × 34.29 cm) Sheet: 10 15/16 × 14 in. (27.78 × 35.56 cm). Gift of Wayne F. Miller Family, M2023.230 © Wayne F. Miller Estate

Drop-In Tour: Art by Artists of the African Diaspora
2025-02-01 14:00 - 15:00
Celebrate African American and Haitian artists in the Museum’s collection. Join a Museum docent to learn more about how artists of the African diaspora document their lives, tell the stories of their communities, and address social justice issues.
This drop-in experience is included with Museum admission and is free for Members. Admission tickets are available at the door and online.

Image: Sam Gilliam (American, 1933–2022), Carousel Merge 2 (detail), 1971. Acrylic on canvas.186 × 102 in. (472.44 × 259.08 cm). Gift of Friends of Art, M1976.36. © Sam Gilliam / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

Curator Tour and Reception: “Robert Longo: The Acceleration of History”
2025-02-05 17:30 - 19:30
Open to Patron ($800) level Members and above
Toast the final weeks of Robert Longo: The Acceleration of History exhibition with fellow Members at an after-hours cocktail reception in Windhover Hall, followed by a tour of the exhibition with Margaret Andera, senior curator of contemporary art.
RSVP by January 22 at rsvp@mam.org or 414-224-3259.
Not a Patron level Member? Join today or upgrade your membership for access to this and other exclusive events. Call the Membership team at 414-224-3284.
The Milwaukee Art Museum is grateful to our exhibition sponsors.

Image: Robert Longo (American, b. 1953), Untitled (Iceberg for Greta Thunberg) (detail), 2020. Charcoal on mounted paper. 127 × 190 in. (322.58 × 482.6 cm). Courtesy of the artist and Pace Gallery

Free Day + Celebration: Our Time Together!
2025-02-06 10:00 - 20:00
Join us for a free day celebrating the monumental work On Site: Derrick Adams: Our Time Together, which closes May 11. Learn more about Milwaukee’s historic Bronzeville area, connect with local Black-owned businesses, and learn more about the Milwaukee stories featured in Our Time Together. Bring along your family and friends to connect through art, music, movement, and more.

Event Lineup
Art Making | 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Ignite your imaginative side in two different art-making zones. In the Kohl’s Art Studio, make dramatic necklaces inspired by the Caribbean and African American artist Art Smith. In the Milwaukee Room, enjoy creating your own doll with guest facilitator, multimedia artist and illustrator Kierston Ghaznavi (activity ends at 4 p.m.).
Community Engagement Fair | 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Meet several Milwaukee organizations improving the lives of our communities by promoting health, history, and well-being, and supporting Black-owned businesses.
Film Screening: Milwaukee PBS: Black Nouveau: “Historic Bronzeville/Black Nouveau Founders”| 10:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (Special Screening + Talk Back with Black Nouveau: Noon–1 p.m.)
Enjoy a short documentary highlighting Milwaukee’s Bronzeville District and the creators of Milwaukee PBS’s Black Nouveau. See the businesses working to uphold the neighborhood’s legacy as a hub for Black arts, culture, and commerce. Join us for a special noon screening followed by a talkback featuring Earl Arms, Black Nouveau host, and Everett Marshburn, Black Nouveau producer.
Nathan Merriweather Performance | 11 a.m.–Noon
Enjoy a performance by Nathan Merriweather, an alto saxophone musician.
Sound Bowl Healing | Noon–1 p.m.
Pause for a meditative and liberating experience with singing bowls led by Kristin Urban.
Drop-In Tour | Noon–1:30 p.m., 1:30–3 p.m., 3–4:30 p.m.*
Discover a sense of wonder and delve into history on a tour inspired by On Site: Derrick Adams: Our Time Together.
Live DJ | 1–6 p.m.
Groove to the music of DJ A-Biz (1–3 p.m.) and DJ LoLo (3–6 p.m.) in Windhover Hall.
Guest Gallery Talk | 5–6 p.m.*
Join Nakeysha Roberts Washington, the Chief Executive Officer of Genre: Urban Arts, for a guest gallery talk exploring Our Time Together and the amazing stories uncovered by Genre: Urban Arts’s Revolutionary Arts and Culture Residency while interviewing individuals featured in the mural.
Yoga | 6:15–7:15 p.m.
Join Joanna Brooks of Embody Yoga for a movement experience inspired by On Site: Derrick Adams: Our Time Together.
*Includes ASL interpretation.

Visiting for the first time?
Please follow these Museum guidelines.

Stay an arm’s length away from the art
Large objects are not permitted in the galleries. Store umbrellas, backpacks, and water bottles in a locker.
Finish food and drinks, including water, before entering the galleries.
Strollers are welcome in the galleries. Wagons must be stored in the coatroom.
Take photos without flash, stabilizers, or tripods.

Free Day + Celebration events welcome large crowds and feature lively activities, creating an atmosphere that some visitors may find overstimulating. Quieter seating areas are available throughout the Museum, including in the East End and the Haitian Gallery. Our friendly Museum staff are here to assist you throughout your visit.

This program is supported in part by a grant from the Milwaukee Arts Board and the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin.

Wedding Showcase + Happy Hour
2025-02-07 16:00 - 20:00
Experience first-hand the splendor of Windhover Hall in its full wedding finery. Envision your dream wedding at the Museum and meet the event staff that will make it a reality. Mingle with some of our preferred vendor partners and experience their artistry firsthand. Explore table settings that preview up-and-coming trends in stationery, florals, furniture, and decor. Toast your engagement with complimentary champagne and enjoy hors d’oeuvres that provide a taste of the Museum’s in-house catering menu.
This event is free to attend, and reservations are encouraged. RSVP by Wednesday, February 4, to rentals@mam.org.

Play Date with Art: Lovely Flowers
2025-02-14 10:00 - 12:00
Ages 5 and under, with a caregiver
Windhover Hall
It’s never too early to learn to love art! Create tissue paper flower mobiles inspired by the Winter Series installation. Then join in the sing-alongs at 10:30 and 11:15 a.m.
This monthly program is designed especially for visitors ages five and under (with an adult).
This drop-in experience is included with Museum admission and is free for Members. Kids 12 and under always receive free admission. Tickets are available at the door or online.

Sponsored by
Four-Four
Anonymous donor

Bilingual Story Time in the Galleries: Spanish and English
2025-02-15 10:30 - 11:00
Join us for a special bilingual story time with Melanie Melville, a bilingual librarian at Bruce Guadalupe Community School. Meet in Windhover Hall near the admission desks at 10:30 a.m. and walk with the reader to the galleries. Hear a story in Spanish and English, learn new words in both languages, and create a drawing inspired by what you have seen and heard.
This event is included with Museum admission and is free for Members. Admission for kids 12 and under is always free, thanks to an anonymous donor.

Sponsored by
Four-Four Foundation
Anonymous donor

Member Mingle + Expert Series: “Robert Longo: The Acceleration of History”
2025-02-20 17:00 - 18:00
Open to all Members
Windhover Hall
Meet your fellow Members for a drink from the cash bar. Art Advocate level Members and above enjoy one complimentary beverage.
Following the Member Mingle, join Robert Longo and others in Lubar Auditorium for an Expert Series.
5–6 p.m. | Member Mingle
6:15–7:15 p.m. | Expert Series
RSVP to membership@mam.org or 414-224-3284
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The Milwaukee Art Museum is grateful to our exhibition sponsors.

Expert Series: “Robert Longo: The Acceleration of History”
2025-02-20 18:15 - 19:15
Hear from Robert Longo and a panel of art historians for a conversation about history painting moderated by Margaret Andera, senior curator of contemporary art and curator of the exhibition Robert Longo: The Acceleration of History.
This drop-in experience is included with Museum admission and is free for Members. Admission tickets are available at the door or online.

Meet the experts
Robert Longo is an internationally acclaimed artist who has long explored our media-driven culture. Rising to prominence in the 1980s as a leading figure of the Pictures Generation, Longo first gained recognition for his Men in the Cities drawings, which quickly became some of the most recognizable artworks of the decade. Today, he is widely known for his ambitiously scaled, hyperrealistic charcoal drawings that reflect on the construction of symbols of power and authority. Robert Longo is represented in the collections of the Museum of Modern Art, New York; The Broad Museum, Los Angeles; the Centre Georges Pompidou in Paris; and the Tate Museum, London. He lives and works in New York and is represented by Pace Gallery and Galerie Thaddaeus Ropac.

Cassandra Albinson (she/her) oversees the collection of European paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts from the medieval period through Postimpressionism at the Harvard Art Museums. Albinson specializes in British and French painting of the 18th and 19th centuries, with a particular focus on portraiture. Exhibitions Cassandra has organized include Mutiny: Works by Géricault (Harvard Art Museums, 2018), The Critique of Reason: Romantic Art, 1760–1860 (Yale University Art Gallery, 2015), Thomas Lawrence: Regency Power & Brilliance (National Portrait Gallery, London, and Yale Center for British Art, 2010–11).

James Nisbet is Associate Professor and Chair in the Department of Art History and PhD Program in Visual Studies at the University of California, Irvine, and Director of the Environmental Humanities Research Center. He has published widely on the history and theory of ecocritical visual art and aesthetics from late modernism to the present. Nisbet’s research has been supported by institutions including Cornell University’s Society for the Humanities, Georgia O’Keeffe Research Center, Dumbarton Oaks, and Getty Research Institute. His book projects include Ecologies, Environments, and Energy Systems in Art of the 1960s and 1970s (MIT Press, 2014), Second Site (Princeton University Press, 2021), and, as editor with Lyle Massey, The Invention of the American Desert: Art, Land, and the Politics of Environment (University of California Press, 2021).

The Expert Series welcomes renowned artists, scholars, and cultural activators to the Museum for expansive dialogues that dive deeper into an exhibition, artist, or theme.
The Milwaukee Art Museum is grateful to our exhibition sponsors.

Image: Robert Longo (American, b. 1953), Untitled (Refugees At Mediterranean Sea, Sub-Saharan Migrants, July 25, 2017) (detail), 2018. Charcoal on mounted paper. 97 × 120 in. (246.38 × 304.8 cm). Private collection

MAM After Dark: New York Nights
2025-02-21 19:00 - 23:00
Join us for MAM After Dark and be transported to the rad streets of 1980s New York City, where Robert Longo’s iconic career began. Channel your inner club kid and dance the night away to the iconic hits of the decade. Bust a move with the breakdancers and strike a pose (vogue!) in the photo booth.
Your ticket includes access to the galleries and complimentary light bites. Looking for a VIP experience? Become a Member! Museum Members enjoy discounted tickets and a private lounge.
Inspired by Longo’s charcoal drawings, black and white attire is encouraged!

Event lineup
7–11 PM | Robert Longo–directed music videos in Lubar Auditorium
7–11 PM | Caricature artist Cyprien Morin draws you The New Yorker style!
7–11 PM | TRUE Skool DJ
8 PM | TRUE Skool Breakdancing Performance and Instruction
9–10 PM | Quizmaster 80s Trivia in the Museum Café
9:30 PM | TRUE Skool Breakdancing Performance and Instruction
9:50 PM | 80s Catwalk! Show off your outfit!
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SOLD OUT | Yoga at the Museum
2025-03-01 08:00 - 09:00
Begin your Saturday with a calming 60-minute all-levels yoga class amid the serenity of the Quadracci Pavilion and stunning views of Lake Michigan.
Doors open at 7 a.m. and class begins at 8 a.m. Arrive early with your yoga mat to settle into the space before the class starts. After class, extend your visit to the café and store, which open early, at 9 a.m. Parking is available in the Calatrava underground garage; enjoy a $5 rate when you exit before 10 a.m.
Online in advance, general admission tickets are $15 and Museum Member tickets are $5. At the door, tickets are $20 for general admission and $10 for Members. Not a Member? Join today!
Buy tickets →

Drop-In Tour: Celebrating Women Artists
2025-03-01 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-03-08 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-03-15 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-03-22 14:00 - 15:00
Celebrate women artists and their art. Join a Museum docent to learn about works in the Museum’s collection by women artists that challenge conventions, reflect our world, and speak to the experiences of women and girls.
This drop-in experience is included with Museum admission and is free for Members. Admission tickets are available at the door or online.

Image: Gabriele Münter (German, 1877–1962), Portrait of a Young Woman (Bildnis einer Jungen Dame) (detail),1909. Oil on canvas. 27 ⅝ × 19 in. (70.17 × 48.26 cm). Gift of Mrs. Harry Lynde Bradley, M1966.164. Photo by John R. Glembin. © Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York / VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn

2025 Exhibition Preview Luncheon
2025-03-04 12:00 - 14:00
Open to Benefactor ($3,000) level Members and above
Join Marcelle Polednik, PhD, Donna and Donald Baumgartner Director, and the Museum’s curators for a special luncheon to celebrate Winter Series: Meadow and preview the exhibitions opening at the Milwaukee Art Museum in the year ahead.
Lunch and the presentation will begin at 12:30 p.m.
RSVP by Tuesday, February 18, at rsvp@mam.org or 414-224-3259.
Not a Benefactor level Member? Join today or upgrade your membership for access to this and other exclusive events. Call the membership team at 414-224-3284.

Image: DRIFT, Meadow (detail), 2017. Photo courtesy of the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields

Gallery Talk: “Farm to Frame”
2025-03-06 12:00 - 13:00
Join Assistant Curator Chyna Bounds in gallery K230 for an in-depth exploration of the themes and topics of agriculture and art in Farm to Frame.
This drop-in experience is included with Museum admission and is free for Members. Admission tickets are available at the door or online.
The Milwaukee Art Museum is grateful to its exhibition sponsors.

Image: Robert Von Neumann Sr. (American, b. Germany, 1888–1976), Apple Harvest in the Kickapoo Valley (detail), ca. 1943. Oil on board. 25¼ × 37¼ in. (64.14 × 94.62 cm). Gift of Gimbel Bros., Milwaukee, M1959.45

Gallery Talk: “True Story: Photography, Journalism, and Media”
2025-03-13 12:00 - 13:00
Join Kristen Gaylord, Herzfeld curator of photography and media arts, for an in-depth exploration of the themes and topics in True Story: Photography, Journalism, and Media.
This drop-in experience is included with Museum admission and is free for Members. Admission tickets are available at the door or online.
The Milwaukee Art Museum is grateful to its exhibition sponsors.

Image: Wayne Forest Miller (American, 1918–2013), Father and son (detail), 1947. Gelatin silver print. Image and sheet: 13¼ × 10½ in. (33.66 × 26.67 cm). Gift of Wayne F. Miller Family, M2023.201

Play Date with Art: Enchanted Paintings
2025-03-14 10:00 - 12:00
Ages 5 and under, with a caregiver
Windhover Hall
It’s never too early to learn to love art! Celebrate Women’s History Month and explore the magic of paint to create stain paintings inspired by the work of Helen Frankenthaler. Then join in the sing-alongs at 10:30 and 11:15 a.m. This monthly program is designed especially for visitors ages five and under (with an adult).
This drop-in experience is included with Museum admission and is free for Members. Kids 12 and under always receive free admission, thanks to an anonymous donor. Tickets are available at the door or online.

Sponsored by
Four-Four
Anonymous donor

Sound Bowl Healing: “Meadow”
2025-03-15 13:00 - 14:00
Linger in Windhover Hall beneath the upside-down landscape of Meadow while basking in the tones of Melissa Blue Muhammad’s sound bowls. Visitors are welcome to sit or lie beneath the sculpture and may bring yoga mats for added comfort.
This event is free to attend; Museum admission is not required. Extend your visit to the galleries by purchasing an admission ticket when you arrive.
The Milwaukee Art Museum is grateful to its exhibition sponsors.

About Melissa Blue Muhammad
Melissa Blue Muhammad, affectionately known as Blue, is a Milwaukee native and founder of Allah Mode—a restorative space dedicated to healing through wearable art, Reiki, and sound therapy. A devoted wife, mother, jeweler, sound therapist, and spoken word artist, Blue turned personal tragedy into purpose after the loss of her firstborn child in 2018. She left her career to channel her grief into art and healing, using her creations to inspire transformation and wellness in others.Blue’s work is rooted in the belief that the materials and methods she employs hold the power to heal. Her mission is to elevate women and, in doing so, contribute to the betterment of the planet. Through her therapeutic sound baths, Blue creates meditative experiences where harmonious vibrations from instruments like singing bowls and gongs help calm the mind, reduce stress, and promote creativity and inner peace.

MAM After Dark: March Masquerade
2025-03-21 19:00 - 23:00
Immerse yourself in Venetian splendor as Windhover Hall is cloaked in grandeur and mystery. Waltz the night away to live chamber music and toast this mystical evening with themed cocktails. As the night deepens, hit the dance floor as the DJ spins electrifying tunes until the stroke of 11 p.m.
Your ticket includes access to the galleries and complimentary light bites. Looking for a VIP experience? Become a Member! Museum Members enjoy discounted tickets and a private lounge.
Embrace the splendor of the evening with fine attire and intricate masks.

Event lineup
7–11 PM | Mischief Masks live mask painting and pop-up shop
7:30–9:30 PM | Fulton Chamber Players
8 PM | Waltz Instruction from East Town Ballroom Dance Center
8–9 PM | Close-up Magic by Luka
9 PM | Waltz Instruction from East Town Ballroom Dance Center
9:30–11 PM | DJ AKStan
All Night | 360 Photo Booth, Milwaukee Public Library Mini Book Club Table
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Performance: Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Presents Bach Fest
2025-03-22 13:00 - 15:30
Windhover Hall
Experience the magic of Bach like never before! The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra teams up with student musicians from the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music for an afternoon where art and music come together in perfect harmony. Enjoy a live performance of Johann Sebastian Bach’s most beautiful compositions, set against the stunning backdrop of the Milwaukee Art Museum.
This performance is free and open to the public; Museum admission is not required. Seats are first come, first served. Extend your visit to the galleries by reserving an admission ticket in advance.
This event is part of the MSO’s 2025 Bach Week, a city-wide birthday celebration for J.S. Bach, sponsored by We Energies Foundation.
