Milwaukee Public Museum Hours & Visiting Information

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