{"id":4554,"date":"2016-12-14T14:36:41","date_gmt":"2016-12-14T20:36:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mam.org\/info\/pressroom\/?p=4554"},"modified":"2016-12-14T14:36:41","modified_gmt":"2016-12-14T20:36:41","slug":"family-friendly-activities-dining-shopping-make-museum-ideal-spot-for-holiday-fun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mam.org\/info\/pressroom\/2016\/12\/family-friendly-activities-dining-shopping-make-museum-ideal-spot-for-holiday-fun\/","title":{"rendered":"Family-friendly activities, dining, shopping make Museum ideal spot for holiday fun"},"content":{"rendered":"

Milwaukee Art Museum celebrates the season with exciting events and extended hours in December <\/strong><\/h2>\n

Family-friendly activities, dining, shopping make Museum ideal spot for holiday fun<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Milwaukee, Wis. \u2014<\/strong> The Milwaukee Art Museum celebrates its most exciting holiday season yet, featuring new special exhibitions Nature and Opulence: The Art of Martin Johnson Heade<\/em><\/a> and<\/em> Paper Play: Kindergarten to Contemporary Art<\/em><\/a> in the Kohl\u2019s Art Generation Gallery, and festive holiday events. The Museum is the perfect place to bring friends, families and out-of-town guests.<\/p>\n

On Dec. 4 families can take a break from the winter weather and immerse themselves in the Kohl\u2019s Art Generation Family Sundays Tropical Holiday<\/a> event.\u00a0 Kids of all ages can also make art projects perfect to keep, or to give as a holiday gifts in the Kohl\u2019s Art Generation Studio<\/a>, which will be open for special winter break hours, December 26-30, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. (7 p.m. on Friday).<\/p>\n

A decadent New Year\u2019s Eve Dinner<\/a> Dec. 31 is destined to become an annual tradition. And for savvy holiday shoppers, the Museum Store<\/a> is Milwaukee\u2019s source for artist-made, unique and locally sourced gifts, and offers in-store and online discounts through the month of December.<\/p>\n

A full listing of events is below. For more information, visit www.mam.org or call 414\/224-3200.<\/p>\n

Holiday Shopping Events<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Ornament Signing: Kelli Busch<\/strong><\/p>\n

Friday, Dec. 9, 11 a.m.\u20133 p.m.<\/h4>\n

Shoppers can meet local artist Kelli Busch who designed this year\u2019s commemorative ornament exclusively for the\u00a0Museum Store<\/a>. She will personalize colorful cityscapes for a uniquely special gift and collectible. Museum admission is not required to shop.<\/p>\n

Cyber Monday Online Shopping Special<\/strong><\/p>\n

Through Friday, Dec. 18<\/strong><\/p>\n

Beginning Cyber Monday through Dec. 18, everyone receives free shipping in the continental U.S. on online purchases over $25. Visit www.mam.org\/store<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Member Double Discount Days<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fridays, Dec. 2, 9, 16, 23, 10 a.m.\u20128 p.m.<\/strong>
\nMuseum Members can shop for holiday d\u00e9cor and one-of-a-kind gifts in the Museum Store, online and in the exhibition store\u2014with a 20% discount.<\/p>\n

Tastings: East End Wine Bar<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Friday, Dec. 9 and 16, 5\u20137 p.m. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Drop in and sample\u00a0everything from beer to bourbon, chocolate to cheese.\u00a0 Free with Museum admission.<\/p>\n

Free Live Musi<\/u><\/strong>c in Windhover Hall<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Bruce Anthony Holiday Concert <\/strong><\/p>\n

Saturday, Dec. 3, 12 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Festive Joy with Brioso<\/p>\n

Saturday, Dec. 10, 1 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Pius XI Madrigal Ensemble Holiday Concert<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sunday, Dec. 11, 12:15 p.m. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Spring City Brass Quintet<\/p>\n

Thursday, Dec. 15, 1 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Note to editors: <\/strong>The Museum\u2019s holiday schedule is as follows:<\/p>\n

Christmas Eve, December 24 | Open, 10 a.m.\u20133 p.m.
\nChristmas Day, December 25 | Closed<\/p>\n

Monday, December 26 | Open, 10 a.m.\u20125 p.m.
\nNew Year\u2019s Eve, December 31 | Open, 10 a.m.\u20135 p.m.
\nNew Year\u2019s Day, January 1| 10 a.m.\u20135 p.m.<\/p>\n

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