The Milwaukee Public History Museum is one of the premiere natural history reserves which are there in the entire country and it contains several environmental simulation centers along with the very popular IMAX theatre, the Planetarium and also several other attractions which are amazing to look at and hence it is really popular among the visitors who come to this city and also the locals here.

This is a place which is steeped in history and is still going strong and has now become one of the more technologically well equipped museums which are there in the country. It actually had pretty small and a modest beginning when it was initially established in the year 1882 and it was then open to the public in the year 1884 which means that there was two years which went into planning and setting up of this place.

Although this is currently a pretty interesting place which is meant for the entire family, it was initially not meant for light hearted fun but was for studies and research. There were a lot of developmental work which was done there through the years and in the more recent times from the sixties onwards did it start getting a facelift.

This Museum is currently in the county area and not where it used to be. Interestingly there are a lot of controversies which are associated with this place. There were a lot of issues regarding administration but this place has thankfully come over all this trouble and is now one of the premiere museums and tourist spots in the city.

Featuring a wide variety of world-famous exhibits and collections, Milwaukee Public Museum is considered to be one of the premier natural history museums in the U.S. MPM is home to the first IMAX theater, a permanent live butterfly garden, exciting dinosaur skeletons & fossils, and an array of reconstructed villages from around the world.

The museum provides a stimulating and dynamic environment for visitors to learn. Also it has something to challenge and excite coming guests with various interests. Priority should be given to museum hours on your preparation list. Exhibits, IMAX Theater, dining and gift shops differ slightly in their operation hours. Equip yourself with the latest hour info when planning your visit to MPM.

The Museum is open every day except some observed holidays. It's closed on July 4 (Independence Day), November 24 (Thanksgiving Day), December 25 (Christmas Day) in 2011. Generally, the museum opens from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Thursday. From Monday to Sunday, the museum is open until 5:30 p.m. But the box office closes 30 minutes prior to the museum closing time.

The Museum and the IMAX Theater close at 3 p.m. on some special days in 2011, including February 19 (Food & Froth Feast), May 12 (Special Event), October 15 (Museum Annual Gala) and December 24 (Christmas Eve).

The exhibit, Mummies of the World is now open. Come to see the largest exhibition of mummies and related artifacts from different regions of the world. The exhibition offers great insights into the lives of ancient people and their past cultures and civilization. The exhibition is available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Thursday. It will be extended two hours later from Friday to Sunday. Last entry into the exhibition is 90 minutes prior to closing every day. Mummies of the World and the Museum will be open until 9 p.m. on selected dates, including April 15 - 25, May 19 - 22 and May 26 - 30.

Mummies of the World

http://www.mummiesoftheworld.com

A variety of food and beverage options are available at Milwaukee Public Museum. The Daily Grind and The Cafe at Milwaukee Public Coffee offer all delicacies you can imagine, from assorted desserts to full-course meals. The Daily Grind Coffee Kiosk opens at 8 a.m. and closes at 3:30 p.m. on weekdays. Weekend hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Museum Cafe also runs seven days a week and is open from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The Museum cafe remain open until 3 p.m. on Saturday.

Dining at Milwaukee Public Museum

http://www.mpm.edu/visit/food

Museum Marketplace and Haymarket are great for souvenir shopping. The Museum Marketplace is situated on the ground floor of the Museum. It delivers a large selection of unique gifts & souvenirs and instructive toys & games for young explorers. It's open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a week. You can find Haymarket on the first floor in the Streets of Old Milwaukee exhibit. You'll be dazzled at this state-of-the-art candy shop that is open to visitors from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays. It's still open until 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

Gift Shops at MPM

http://www.mpm.edu/visit/shops

A series of exciting events will be displayed at the Museum. No matter you're planning a Spring Break Camp or a Museum Overnight or attending the Museum Lectures, the Milwaukee Public Museum has it all for every one.

The 13th Annual Food & Froth Fest will be open on February 19, 2011 at the Museum from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. You can taste hors d'oeuvres with dinosaurs, sip stout in the Streets of Old Milwaukee exhibit on the first floor and rumba in the rainforest. The Food & Froth Fest also has yummy appetizers from local restaurants and caterers.

13th Annual Food & Froth Fest

http://www.mpm.edu/events/foodfroth

Milwaukee Archaeology Fair will be hosted at the museum on Friday, March 11 and Saturday, March 12. The fair hour is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come to experience an exciting day of adventures and explore the past through your own hands-on activities and presentations.

Milwaukee Archaeology Fair

http://www.mpm.edu/education/special/archaeology-fair

Upcoming Events at Milwaukee Public Museum

http://www.mpm.edu/events

How about the admission tickets to the Museum? Visitors are most concerned with the ticket prices. Thankfully, Milwaukee Public Museum is a non-profit organization and does not have pricy admission tickets. Full adult fare is only $12.5. Seniors over 60, college students with ID and teens (13-17) enjoy a discount admission of $11. Children aging from 3 to 12 pay $9. Children less than 3 years old, Museum members, and AAM & ASTC members can enjoy free admission.

General Museum admission does not include admission to special exhibits. Additional charges also apply for the Theater and Planetarium. Click the following websites to learn more separate tickets info.

Tickets for the Humphrey IMAX Dome Theater

http://www.mpm.edu/imax/prices

Tickets for the Daniel M. Soref Planetarium

http://www.mpm.edu/planetarium/prices

Free general admission is offered on special days for respective visitors. This does not include additional admission to special exhibits, the IMAX Theater and the Planetarium. You need to show proof of County residency or military ID to enjoy the free admission.

Free Days Include

- Mondays - Free for Milwaukee County local residents

- Mother's Day - Free for mothers

- Father's Day - Free for fathers

- Veteran's Day - Free for veterans and active military members

- Grandparent's Day - Free for grandparents

- Memorial Day - Free for veterans and current members of the military

Are you curious about ancient Mediterranean civilizations? Do you want to see the largest dinosaur skull in the world and the replica of Tyrannosaurus rex? How about strolling in a world with butterflies flying all around you? If yes, join us on a trip to Milwaukee Public Museum (MPM), a museum of human and natural history boasting an annual attendance of over 500,000 visitors.

Milwaukee Public Museum features an exhibit space of 150,000 square feet offering both permanent exhibits and traveling exhibits. There you can visit the past of Europe, South and Middle America, Asia, Africa, the Arctic and etc. all under one roof. Some featured permanent exhibits include The Streets of Old Milwaukee, The Hebior Mammoth, The Third Planet and Puelicher Butterfly Wing. Plus MPM hosts special events now and then. Check their events calendar to see if you are interested:

MPM Events

http://www.mpm.edu/events/

Eager to plan a tour to Milwaukee Public Museum now? To help you get fully prepared, we'd like to inform you where to park around Milwaukee Public Museum. There is no on-site parking facility at Milwaukee Public Museum.

Though MPM doesn't offer parking to visitors, it's not difficult to find a place to park since it's conveniently located in downtown Milwaukee. You can find several municipal lots in the neighborhood. MacArthur Square parking structure is preferable as it's just adjacent to the museum.

MacArthur Square parking structure can be accessed from James Lovell Street. It's an automated facility. It is open all around the clock Monday through Sunday. After parking at MacArthur Square, you don't need to walk outside to reach Milwaukee Public Museum. There is an enclosed entrance to the Museum on the ground level. Members of the museum can receive a discounted rate at the parking structure.

Parking rate of MacArthur Square parking structure is $2 per half an hour. The daily maximum is $12. For more info about MacArthur Square parking structure, you can visit:

MacArthur Square Parking

http://www.parkmilwaukee.com/facilities/17-macarthur-square

Cheaper parking option is also available nearby. There is a parking lot operated by Central Parking System at 1128 North 6th Street. It's just approximately 0.3 miles from Milwaukee Public Museum. It can be easily accessed from 6th St, Highland St or Juneau St. It's an outdoor self-parking facility. Motorcycles are allowed to park as well. And the maximum daily rate is just $5. For further info, you can call (414) 223-4722 or visit:

Central Parking

http://milwaukee.centralparking.com/Milwaukee-1128-North-6th-Street-Parking.html

Parking has never been easier at downtown Milwaukee. Metered parking spaces can be found at most downtown streets. And it's free to park on weekends. You might need to know more parking options, click the following link to see the downtown parking map:

Downtown Parking Map

http://www.parkmilwaukee.com/

For group visitors, bus and motor coach parking is also available near Milwaukee Public Museum. The parking facility is located on the lakefront on Lincoln Memorial Dr. If you start from the museum, you can head east on Wells Street to reach the lake.

For people with disabilities, handicapped parking is available in MacArthur Square parking structure. Handicapped drop-off access on James Lovell Street is offered by the museum. You might need some special access needs, feel free to contact the museum at 414-278-2728.

Milwaukee, largest city in Wisconsin has many tourist spots of which Milwaukee Public Museum (MPM) is a must visit. Located in the downtown the museum has over one million visitors that appreciate the beauty of it.

Want to throw a birthday party for your pals? MPM is here. Want to host a corporate dinner? MPM offers that too. The place hosts many events, meetings just not these it is a place for field trips and many exciting educational programs and research work.

Milwaukee Public Museum's Official Website

http://www.mpm.edu

Have you ever lived in a place of live colorful butterflies that land on your finger and on your spikes? The butterfly garden of the museum has a variety of vibrant, eyes catching, bright butterflies that move around your head and one would just love to spend hours together with these little ones.

Milwaukee Public Museum on Wikipedia

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milwaukee_Public_Museum

The European village shows the yesteryear homes and shops of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries' European civilization. The rain forest area gives a unique experience of tropical rainforest through which visitors can walk.

Living Oceans is another breathtaking spot that takes the visitors through various levels of the ocean and one gets to gaze at the little flashy eyes of luminous fish. It also exhibits a wide range of mollusk shells. The IMAX on the first floor, Dead Sea Scrolls and the dinosaur exhibits are not to be missed out!

Information on Dead Sea Scrolls

http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=29134

Streets of Old Milwaukee is where one can step in and walk through and get a feel of the 1800 Milwaukee. The collections, exhibits and artifacts represent and show case the cultural and natural heritage.

Visitors views about the Museum

http://www.yelp.com/biz/milwaukee-public-museum-milwaukee-2