MAM After Dark Makes a Vibrant Return in 2025
Milwaukee, we heard you. We’re bringing MAM After Dark back and better than before with fan-favorite themes, new activations, and dynamic performances!
Nov 12th, 2024
Milwaukee Art Museum Shares Plans to Expand Museum Store, Brings Back Iconic Calatrava-Designed Displays
Museum Store will double in size, offer stunning new architectural views, increase its merchandise selection, and launch modernized online store.
Oct 28th, 2024
Milwaukee Art Museum Honors Robert Longo at Art:Forward Gala, Raises $1.2 Million
Senior Curator of Contemporary Art Margaret Andera announces the Museum will soon acquire two drawings from the exhibition Robert Longo: The Acceleration of History.
Sep 24th, 2024
Milwaukee Art Museum Brings Internationally Acclaimed Artist Robert Longo’s Monumental, Hyperrealistic Drawings to the Midwest
The artist’s first solo exhibition in the region in more than three decades, Robert Longo: The Acceleration of History presents work from the past 10 years of his career.
Aug 20th, 2024
Make This Summer Your Masterpiece
On the lakefront and in the galleries, come face to face with art that tells stories, sparks creativity, and brings you closer together. Start planning your Milwaukee Art Museum visit at mam.org.
Jul 31st, 2024
Make This Summer Your Masterpiece
On the lakefront and in the galleries, come face to face with art that tells stories, sparks creativity, and brings you closer together. Start planning your Milwaukee Art Museum visit at mam.org.
Jul 30th, 2024
Make This Summer Your Masterpiece
On the lakefront and in the galleries, come face to face with art that tells stories, sparks creativity, and brings you closer together. Start planning your Milwaukee Art Museum visit at mam.org.
Jul 29th, 2024
Make This Summer Your Masterpiece
On the lakefront and in the galleries, come face to face with art that tells stories, sparks creativity, and brings you closer together. Start planning your Milwaukee Art Museum visit at mam.org.
Jul 28th, 2024
Make This Summer Your Masterpiece
On the lakefront and in the galleries, come face to face with art that tells stories, sparks creativity, and brings you closer together. Start planning your Milwaukee Art Museum visit at mam.org.
Jul 27th, 2024
Make This Summer Your Masterpiece
On the lakefront and in the galleries, come face to face with art that tells stories, sparks creativity, and brings you closer together. Start planning your Milwaukee Art Museum visit at mam.org.
Jul 1st, 2024
Make This Summer Your Masterpiece
On the lakefront and in the galleries, come face to face with art that tells stories, sparks creativity, and brings you closer together. Start planning your Milwaukee Art Museum visit at mam.org.
Jun 30th, 2024
Make This Summer Your Masterpiece
On the lakefront and in the galleries, come face to face with art that tells stories, sparks creativity, and brings you closer together. Start planning your Milwaukee Art Museum visit at mam.org.
Jun 29th, 2024
Make This Summer Your Masterpiece
On the lakefront and in the galleries, come face to face with art that tells stories, sparks creativity, and brings you closer together. Start planning your Milwaukee Art Museum visit at mam.org.
Jun 28th, 2024
Make This Summer Your Masterpiece
On the lakefront and in the galleries, come face to face with art that tells stories, sparks creativity, and brings you closer together. Start planning your Milwaukee Art Museum visit at mam.org.
Jun 27th, 2024
Make This Summer Your Masterpiece
On the lakefront and in the galleries, come face to face with art that tells stories, sparks creativity, and brings you closer together. Start planning your Milwaukee Art Museum visit at mam.org.
Jun 26th, 2024
Make This Summer Your Masterpiece
On the lakefront and in the galleries, come face to face with art that tells stories, sparks creativity, and brings you closer together. Start planning your Milwaukee Art Museum visit at mam.org.
Jun 25th, 2024
Make This Summer Your Masterpiece
On the lakefront and in the galleries, come face to face with art that tells stories, sparks creativity, and brings you closer together. Start planning your Milwaukee Art Museum visit at mam.org.
Jun 8th, 2024
Make This Summer Your Masterpiece
On the lakefront and in the galleries, come face to face with art that tells stories, sparks creativity, and brings you closer together. Start planning your Milwaukee Art Museum visit at mam.org.
Jun 7th, 2024
Make This Summer Your Masterpiece
On the lakefront and in the galleries, come face to face with art that tells stories, sparks creativity, and brings you closer together. Start planning your Milwaukee Art Museum visit at mam.org.
Jun 6th, 2024
Make This Summer Your Masterpiece
On the lakefront and in the galleries, come face to face with art that tells stories, sparks creativity, and brings you closer together. Start planning your Milwaukee Art Museum visit at mam.org.
Jun 5th, 2024
Make This Summer Your Masterpiece
On the lakefront and in the galleries, come face to face with art that tells stories, sparks creativity, and brings you closer together. Start planning your Milwaukee Art Museum visit at mam.org.
Jun 4th, 2024
Make This Summer Your Masterpiece
On the lakefront and in the galleries, come face to face with art that tells stories, sparks creativity, and brings you closer together. Start planning your Milwaukee Art Museum visit at mam.org.
Jun 3rd, 2024
Make This Summer Your Masterpiece
On the lakefront and in the galleries, come face to face with art that tells stories, sparks creativity, and brings you closer together. Start planning your Milwaukee Art Museum visit at mam.org.
Jun 2nd, 2024
Celebrate the Start of Summer at the Milwaukee Art Museum’s Lakefront Festival of Art
The fun-filled three-day art festival features artist booths, live music, local vendors, and more!
Apr 25th, 2024
Free Day + Celebration Commemorates Milwaukee Philanthropist Alfred Bader
For the third consecutive year, the Milwaukee Art Museum celebrates the birthday of the late Dr. Alfred Bader with Bader Philanthropies.
Apr 15th, 2024
Art in Bloom Fills the Milwaukee Art Museum with Spectacular Art-Inspired Floral Arrangements
Welcome spring at the Museum with an abundance of flowers, art making, and more!
Feb 15th, 2024
Milwaukee Art Museum Presents Award-Winning Artworks by Wisconsin Teens in 2024 Scholastic Art Awards: Wisconsin Exhibition
Showcasing hundreds of works of art made by students in grades 7–12, the 2024 Scholastic Art Awards: Wisconsin Exhibition celebrates the next generation of the state's artists with the entire community.
Feb 7th, 2024
Free Day + Celebration Commemorates Hometown Hero Vel Phillips
The Milwaukee Art Museum partners with the Vel Phillips Legacy Initiative to kickstart the Year of Vel Phillips, a statewide commemoration in the trailblazer's honor.
Jan 23rd, 2024
Popular Lakefront Festival of Art Returns to the Milwaukee Public Museum in June
Guests are invited to browse the work of over 120 jury-selected artists from across the nation and enjoy local food, lively music, and art activities for the whole family for the first time since 2019.
Apr 20th, 2023
The Milwaukee Art Museum strengthens its renowned European art program thanks to a $4.4M gift from Bader Philanthropies
The transformative gift establishes the Isabel and Alfred Bader European Art Program Endowment Fund and supports the fall 2023 exhibition Art, Life, Legacy: Northern European Paintings in the Collection of Isabel and Alfred Bader
Apr 13th, 2023
Award-Winning Artworks by Wisconsin Teens Coming Soon to Milwaukee Art Museum for 2023 Scholastic Art Awards: Wisconsin Exhibition
The Museum continues its over-four-decade history of showcasing the regional Scholastic Art Awards, celebrating the artistic achievements of young people across the state.
Jan 24th, 2023
Elizabeth Siegel Appointed Chief Curator of Milwaukee Art Museum
André Allaire to become Chief Development Officer
Sep 28th, 2022
Milwaukee Art Museum to Present Major Exhibition Exploring Early American Modern Art by the Ashcan School and The Eight
Exhibition Builds on the Museum’s Legacy as a Leader in the Collection, Presentation, and Scholarship of Ashcan School Works
Jul 26th, 2022
Milwaukee Art Museum Expands Public Hours and Offers New Experiences and Programming for Visitors
Celebrates Return of Signature Programs Including Kohl’s Art Studio, Educational Tours, and Art in Bloom
Mar 4th, 2022
Popular Art in Bloom Event Returns In-Person to the Milwaukee Art Museum
Members get first chance to reserve tickets to see incredible floral installations inspired by works of art in the Museum’s collection.
Feb 18th, 2022
Award-Winning Artwork by Wisconsin Teens Returns to Milwaukee Art Museum Galleries
The 2022 Scholastic Art Awards celebrating hundreds of talented Wisconsin students is back on-site at the Museum.
Feb 2nd, 2022
Contemporary Woven Pictures by Christy Matson Highlighted in New Milwaukee Art Museum Exhibition
Currents 38 exhibition focuses on Matson’s transformation of a traditional medium into a contemporary art form.
Jan 13th, 2022
Jeff Yabuki Appointed Chair of Milwaukee Art Museum Board of Trustees
Milwaukee Business and Civic Leader to lead the Board of Trustees.
Oct 28th, 2021
Milwaukee Art Museum Commemorates 20th Anniversary of Iconic Santiago Calatrava–Designed Quadracci Pavilion
The iconic building with its movable Burke Brise Soleil “wings” overlooking Lake Michigan was dedicated in October, 2001.
Oct 12th, 2021
Milwaukee Art Museum to Unveil Large-Scale Mural Installation by Artist Derrick Adams
The monumental work inspired by the legacy of The Negro Motorist Green Book will be installed in the Museum’s East End overlooking Lake Michigan
Aug 26th, 2021
Americans in Spain | June 11–October 3
Journey to Spain and explore the early influence of its art and culture on American painters. See more than 100 works of art in person!
Aug 8th, 2021
Americans in Spain | June 11–October 3
Journey to Spain and explore the early influence of its art and culture on American painters. See more than 100 works of art in person!
Aug 7th, 2021
Americans in Spain | June 11–October 3
Journey to Spain and explore the early influence of its art and culture on American painters. See more than 100 works of art in person!
Aug 6th, 2021
Americans in Spain | June 11–October 3
Journey to Spain and explore the early influence of its art and culture on American painters. See more than 100 works of art in person!
Aug 5th, 2021
Americans in Spain | June 11–October 3
Journey to Spain and explore the early influence of its art and culture on American painters. See more than 100 works of art in person!
Aug 4th, 2021
Americans in Spain | June 11–October 3
Journey to Spain and explore the early influence of its art and culture on American painters. See more than 100 works of art in person!
Aug 3rd, 2021
Americans in Spain | June 11–October 3
Journey to Spain and explore the early influence of its art and culture on American painters. See more than 100 works of art in person!
Aug 2nd, 2021
Americans in Spain | June 11–October 3
Journey to Spain and explore the early influence of its art and culture on American painters. See more than 100 works of art in person!
Aug 1st, 2021
Americans in Spain | June 11–October 3
Journey to Spain and explore the early influence of its art and culture on American painters. See more than 100 works of art in person!
Jul 12th, 2021
Americans in Spain | June 11–October 3
Journey to Spain and explore the early influence of its art and culture on American painters. See more than 100 works of art in person!
Jul 10th, 2021
Americans in Spain | June 11–October 3
Journey to Spain and explore the early influence of its art and culture on American painters. See more than 100 works of art in person!
Jul 9th, 2021
Americans in Spain | June 11–October 3
Journey to Spain and explore the early influence of its art and culture on American painters. See more than 100 works of art in person!
Jul 8th, 2021
Milwaukee Art Museum Fully Reopens to the Public July 15
Visitors will be able to explore art throughout all the collection galleries at the Museum.
Jul 8th, 2021
Americans in Spain | June 11–October 3
Journey to Spain and explore the early influence of its art and culture on American painters. See more than 100 works of art in person!
Jul 7th, 2021
Americans in Spain | June 11–October 3
Journey to Spain and explore the early influence of its art and culture on American painters. See more than 100 works of art in person!
Jul 6th, 2021
Americans in Spain | June 11–October 3
Journey to Spain and explore the early influence of its art and culture on American painters. See more than 100 works of art in person!
Jul 5th, 2021
Americans in Spain | June 11–October 3
Journey to Spain and explore the early influence of its art and culture on American painters. See more than 100 works of art in person!
Jul 4th, 2021
Americans in Spain | June 11–October 3
Journey to Spain and explore the early influence of its art and culture on American painters. See more than 100 works of art in person!
Jun 16th, 2021
Americans in Spain | June 11–October 3
Journey to Spain and explore the early influence of its art and culture on American painters. See more than 100 works of art in person!
Jun 5th, 2021
Americans in Spain | June 11–October 3
Journey to Spain and explore the early influence of its art and culture on American painters. See more than 100 works of art in person!
Jun 3rd, 2021
Americans in Spain | June 11–October 3
Journey to Spain and explore the early influence of its art and culture on American painters. See more than 100 works of art in person!
Jun 2nd, 2021
Americans in Spain | June 11–October 3
Journey to Spain and explore the early influence of its art and culture on American painters. See more than 100 works of art in person!
Jun 1st, 2021
Americans in Spain | June 11–October 3
Journey to Spain and explore the early influence of its art and culture on American painters. See more than 100 works of art in person!
May 31st, 2021
New Milwaukee Art Museum Exhibition Explores Spanish Influence on American Artists
This is the first major exhibition to explore the widespread influence of Spanish art and culture on American painting.
Apr 29th, 2021
Milwaukee Art Museum Presents Range of In-Person and Virtual Art Experiences This Spring
Art in Bloom and Lakefront Festival of Art will be virtual again this year, and the Museum will have a variety of art experiences, in-person and online.
Mar 18th, 2021
Milwaukee Museums Reopening to the Public in March
Discovery World, the Harley-Davidson Museum, the Milwaukee Art Museum, and the Milwaukee Public Museum will reopen in March with robust health and safety protocols in place.
Feb 18th, 2021
Milwaukee Art Museum Names Robert Stein as Deputy Director and Chief Experience Officer
Stein joins the Museum to oversee key aspects of the institution's operations and experiences, on-site and online.
Dec 8th, 2020
Celebrate the Holidays with the Milwaukee Art Museum
Although temporarily closed for in-person visits, the Museum is offering special holiday happenings online, including Family Sundays and Museum Store Sunday.
Nov 24th, 2020
Milwaukee Art Museum Closes November 19
The Milwaukee Art Museum has closed to the public until at least January 2, 2021.
Nov 19th, 2020
The Milwaukee Art Museum Invites Families to Celebrate the Holidays Virtually During Kohl’s Family Sundays
The festive online event will feature art-making, storytelling, and a musical performance.
Nov 17th, 2020
Milwaukee Art Museum Names Kantara Souffrant as New Curator of Community Dialogue
Souffrant will lead the Museum’s community engagement initiatives and strengthen local relationships.
Sep 23rd, 2020
Milwaukee Art Museum Reopening July 16
The Milwaukee Art Museum will reopen to the public July 16, with free admission for one month.
Jul 6th, 2020
Milwaukee Art Museum Announces Reopening Timeline
The Milwaukee Art Museum is planning to reopen to the public in the summer, with new protocols in place to keep staff and visitors safe.
Jun 17th, 2020
Kids and Families Invited to Virtually Experience the Milwaukee Art Museum at Kohl’s Art Generation Family Sundays
Virtual visitors can make and share art, hear a story and explore the galleries online.
May 26th, 2020
Ideas of Influence and Exchange Explored in Milwaukee Art Museum’s New Season of Exhibitions and Events
Quilts inspired by travels and memories from childhood, personal connections between a photographer and her subjects and design exchanges between the U.S. and Scandinavia highlight the Museum’s upcoming season.
Mar 11th, 2020
Milwaukee Art Museum Refreshes Monthly Yoga Series
Updated yoga program explores new locations around the Museum and broadens the experience.
Feb 25th, 2020
Kids and Families Invited to Explore Modern Art at Milwaukee Art Museum
Visitors can make art inspired by Modern masters and enjoy dance and music performances.
Feb 19th, 2020
Award-Winning Artwork by Wisconsin Students Showcased in Annual Milwaukee Art Museum Exhibition
The 2020 Scholastic Art Awards celebrate works by hundreds of talented Wisconsin students.
Feb 3rd, 2020
Modernist Quilts by Artist Pauline Parker Showcased in New Milwaukee Art Museum Exhibition
The exhibition features quilts and wall hangings by the artist that showcase her expressive and narrative approach to quiltmaking.
Jan 29th, 2020
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport Becomes Premier Partner of Milwaukee Art Museum
Partnership highlights the long working relationship between the organizations.
Jan 8th, 2020
Celebrate the season at the Milwaukee Art Museum
Shop, explore, create, and be inspired—together.
Dec 13th, 2019
Celebrate the season at the Milwaukee Art Museum
Shop, explore, create, and be inspired—together.
Dec 12th, 2019
Celebrate the season at the Milwaukee Art Museum
Shop, explore, create, and be inspired—together.
Dec 11th, 2019
Celebrate the season at the Milwaukee Art Museum
Shop, explore, create, and be inspired—together.
Dec 10th, 2019
Celebrate the season at the Milwaukee Art Museum
Shop, explore, create, and be inspired—together.
Dec 9th, 2019
Celebrate the season at the Milwaukee Art Museum
Shop, explore, create, and be inspired—together.
Dec 8th, 2019
The Milwaukee Art Museum presents ‘A Modern Vision’
Discover fifty masterworks by Vincent van Gogh, Claude Monet, Pablo Picasso, and more.
Nov 22nd, 2019
The Milwaukee Art Museum presents ‘A Modern Vision’
Discover fifty masterworks by Vincent van Gogh, Claude Monet, Pablo Picasso, and more.
Nov 22nd, 2019
The Milwaukee Art Museum presents ‘A Modern Vision’
Discover fifty masterworks by Vincent van Gogh, Claude Monet, Pablo Picasso, and more.
Nov 21st, 2019
The Milwaukee Art Museum presents ‘A Modern Vision’
Discover fifty masterworks by Vincent van Gogh, Claude Monet, Pablo Picasso, and more.
Nov 21st, 2019
The Milwaukee Art Museum presents ‘A Modern Vision’
Discover fifty masterworks by Vincent van Gogh, Claude Monet, Pablo Picasso, and more.
Nov 20th, 2019
The Milwaukee Art Museum presents ‘A Modern Vision’
Discover fifty masterworks by Vincent van Gogh, Claude Monet, Pablo Picasso, and more.
Nov 20th, 2019
The Milwaukee Art Museum presents ‘A Modern Vision’
Discover fifty masterworks by Vincent van Gogh, Claude Monet, Pablo Picasso, and more.
Nov 19th, 2019
The Milwaukee Art Museum presents ‘A Modern Vision’
Discover fifty masterworks by Vincent van Gogh, Claude Monet, Pablo Picasso, and more.
Nov 19th, 2019
The Milwaukee Art Museum presents ‘A Modern Vision’
Discover fifty masterworks by Vincent van Gogh, Claude Monet, Pablo Picasso, and more.
Nov 18th, 2019
The Milwaukee Art Museum presents ‘A Modern Vision’
Discover fifty masterworks by Vincent van Gogh, Claude Monet, Pablo Picasso, and more.
Nov 18th, 2019
The Milwaukee Art Museum presents ‘A Modern Vision’
Discover fifty masterworks by Vincent van Gogh, Claude Monet, Pablo Picasso, and more.
Nov 17th, 2019
The Milwaukee Art Museum presents ‘A Modern Vision’
Discover fifty masterworks by Vincent van Gogh, Claude Monet, Pablo Picasso, and more.
Oct 31st, 2019
Celebrate the Holiday Season at the Milwaukee Art Museum
Visitors can enjoy special holiday happenings at the Museum including Artful Holiday, Museum Store Sunday and shopping events, live music and snowflake decorations.
Oct 30th, 2019
New Milwaukee Art Museum Exhibition Features Masterworks by Monet, van Gogh and Picasso
The exhibition showcases 50 iconic paintings from The Phillips Collection, America’s first museum of modern art.
Oct 8th, 2019
Milwaukee Art Museum Hosts Annual Día de los Muertos Celebration
Families can learn about the Day of the Dead through hands-on art activities and performances at Kohl’s Art Generation Family Sundays: Día de los Muertos.
Sep 24th, 2019
The Milwaukee Art Museum presents ‘Portrait of Milwaukee’
Discover some of the people, places, and progress of our city from across the 20th century.
Sep 20th, 2019
The Milwaukee Art Museum presents ‘Portrait of Milwaukee’
Discover some of the people, places, and progress of our city from across the 20th century.
Sep 20th, 2019
The Milwaukee Art Museum presents ‘Portrait of Milwaukee’
Discover some of the people, places, and progress of our city from across the 20th century.
Sep 19th, 2019
The Milwaukee Art Museum presents ‘Portrait of Milwaukee’
Discover some of the people, places, and progress of our city from across the 20th century.
Sep 19th, 2019
The Milwaukee Art Museum presents ‘Portrait of Milwaukee’
Discover some of the people, places, and progress of our city from across the 20th century.
Sep 18th, 2019
The Milwaukee Art Museum presents ‘Portrait of Milwaukee’
Discover some of the people, places, and progress of our city from across the 20th century.
Sep 18th, 2019
The Milwaukee Art Museum presents ‘Portrait of Milwaukee’
Discover some of the people, places, and progress of our city from across the 20th century.
Sep 17th, 2019
The Milwaukee Art Museum presents ‘Portrait of Milwaukee’
Discover some of the people, places, and progress of our city from across the 20th century.
Sep 17th, 2019
New Milwaukee Art Museum Exhibition Honors Fiftieth Anniversary of Printmaking Workshop Landfall Press
Drawn from the Landfall Press Archive housed at the Milwaukee Art Museum, the exhibition explores the experimental workshop that has influenced hundreds of artists.
Sep 17th, 2019
The Milwaukee Art Museum presents ‘Portrait of Milwaukee’
Discover some of the people, places, and progress of our city from across the 20th century.
Sep 16th, 2019
The Milwaukee Art Museum presents ‘Portrait of Milwaukee’
Discover some of the people, places, and progress of our city from across the 20th century.
Sep 16th, 2019
The Milwaukee Art Museum presents ‘Portrait of Milwaukee’
Discover some of the people, places, and progress of our city from across the 20th century.
Sep 15th, 2019
Announcing the Art & Artists Series at This Year’s Milwaukee Film Festival
A series of 12 documentaries span a broad variety of the arts to inspire festival goers and film fans.
Sep 12th, 2019
Milwaukee Art Museum Explores Collections in New Season of Exhibitions and Events
Photos that reveal deep connections between Milwaukee and its residents, works from the Museum’s Landfall Press Archive and masterpieces from The Phillips Collection highlight the Museum’s upcoming season.
Sep 10th, 2019
Milwaukee Art Museum Unveils Robert Indiana’s The American LOVE Sculpture at Special Event
The Museum will celebrate the installation of Robert Indiana’s iconic The American LOVE (1966-99) sculpture with an unveiling on the East End.
Aug 8th, 2019
Kids Can Make Art with a Contemporary Artist at Kohl’s Art Generation Family Sundays at the Milwaukee Art Museum
Families can enjoy hands-on art activities and performances inspired by the works inside Nares: Moves, and meet artist Jamie Nares.
Jul 5th, 2019
Something for Everyone at Lakefront Festival of Art
Enjoy 3 days of art, music, food and drink at Lakefront Festival of Art June 21- June 23.Visit lfoa.mam.org for details!
Jun 21st, 2019
Something for Everyone at Lakefront Festival of Art
Enjoy 3 days of art, music, food and drink at Lakefront Festival of Art June 21- June 23.Visit lfoa.mam.org for details!
Jun 21st, 2019
Something for Everyone at Lakefront Festival of Art
Enjoy 3 days of art, music, food and drink at Lakefront Festival of Art June 21- June 23.Visit lfoa.mam.org for details!
Jun 20th, 2019
Something for Everyone at Lakefront Festival of Art
Enjoy 3 days of art, music, food and drink at Lakefront Festival of Art June 21- June 23.Visit lfoa.mam.org for details!
Jun 20th, 2019
Something for Everyone at Lakefront Festival of Art
Enjoy 3 days of art, music, food and drink at Lakefront Festival of Art June 21- June 23.Visit lfoa.mam.org for details!
Jun 19th, 2019
Something for Everyone at Lakefront Festival of Art
Enjoy 3 days of art, music, food and drink at Lakefront Festival of Art June 21- June 23.Visit lfoa.mam.org for details!
Jun 19th, 2019
Something for Everyone at Lakefront Festival of Art
Enjoy 3 days of art, music, food and drink at Lakefront Festival of Art June 21- June 23.Visit lfoa.mam.org for details!
Jun 18th, 2019
Something for Everyone at Lakefront Festival of Art
Enjoy 3 days of art, music, food and drink at Lakefront Festival of Art June 21- June 23.Visit lfoa.mam.org for details!
Jun 18th, 2019
Something for Everyone at Lakefront Festival of Art
Enjoy 3 days of art, music, food and drink at Lakefront Festival of Art June 21- June 23.Visit lfoa.mam.org for details!
Jun 17th, 2019
Something for Everyone at Lakefront Festival of Art
Enjoy 3 days of art, music, food and drink at Lakefront Festival of Art June 21- June 23.Visit lfoa.mam.org for details!
Jun 17th, 2019
Something for Everyone at Lakefront Festival of Art
Enjoy 3 days of art, music, food and drink at Lakefront Festival of Art June 21- June 23.Visit lfoa.mam.org for details!
Jun 16th, 2019
Something for Everyone at Lakefront Festival of Art
Enjoy 3 days of art, music, food and drink at Lakefront Festival of Art June 21- June 23.Visit lfoa.mam.org for details!
Jun 14th, 2019
Something for Everyone at Lakefront Festival of Art
Enjoy 3 days of art, music, food and drink at Lakefront Festival of Art June 21- June 23.Visit lfoa.mam.org for details!
Jun 14th, 2019
Something for Everyone at Lakefront Festival of Art
Enjoy 3 days of art, music, food and drink at Lakefront Festival of Art June 21- June 23.Visit lfoa.mam.org for details!
Jun 13th, 2019
Something for Everyone at Lakefront Festival of Art
Enjoy 3 days of art, music, food and drink at Lakefront Festival of Art June 21- June 23.Visit lfoa.mam.org for details!
Jun 13th, 2019
Something for Everyone at Lakefront Festival of Art
Enjoy 3 days of art, music, food and drink at Lakefront Festival of Art June 21- June 23.Visit lfoa.mam.org for details!
Jun 12th, 2019
Something for Everyone at Lakefront Festival of Art
Enjoy 3 days of art, music, food and drink at Lakefront Festival of Art June 21- June 23.Visit lfoa.mam.org for details!
Jun 12th, 2019
Something for Everyone at Lakefront Festival of Art
Enjoy 3 days of art, music, food and drink at Lakefront Festival of Art June 21- June 23.Visit lfoa.mam.org for details!
Jun 11th, 2019
Something for Everyone at Lakefront Festival of Art
Enjoy 3 days of art, music, food and drink at Lakefront Festival of Art June 21- June 23.Visit lfoa.mam.org for details!
Jun 11th, 2019
Something for Everyone at Lakefront Festival of Art
Enjoy 3 days of art, music, food and drink at Lakefront Festival of Art June 21- June 23.Visit lfoa.mam.org for details!
Jun 10th, 2019
Something for Everyone at Lakefront Festival of Art
Enjoy 3 days of art, music, food and drink at Lakefront Festival of Art June 21- June 23.Visit lfoa.mam.org for details!
Jun 10th, 2019
Something for Everyone at Lakefront Festival of Art
Enjoy 3 days of art, music, food and drink at Lakefront Festival of Art June 21- June 23.Visit lfoa.mam.org for details!
Jun 9th, 2019
Milwaukee Art Museum Taps Accomplished Museum Professional as Chief Development Officer
Abby Ashley joins the Museum to head up fundraising, membership.
May 21st, 2019
Free Admission this Summer to the Milwaukee Art Museum for Members of the Military
The Milwaukee Art Museum is one of more than 2,000 museums across America participating in the Blue Star Museums program in 2019.
May 17th, 2019
Milwaukee Art Museum Announces 2019 Lakefront Festival of Art
Annual event brings art festival to Milwaukee’s lakefront for the 57th year, June 21–23.
May 14th, 2019
Milwaukee Art Museum Announces First Retrospective of Influential Artist James Nares
New exhibition reveals the artist’s significant, five-decades-long career bringing gesture, motion, and time into the spotlight.
May 2nd, 2019
Thurston Moore To Perform Live Musical Score to James Nares’ Street at the Oriental Theatre
Sonic Youth founding member will perform soundtrack live to the experimental film in conjunction with Nares exhibition at the Milwaukee Art Museum.
Apr 18th, 2019
Kids and Families Meet Wisconsin Artists at Kohl’s Art Generation Family Sundays at the Milwaukee Art Museum
Families can enjoy hands-on art activities and performances as they see working artists in action.
Apr 16th, 2019
New Exhibitions and Events Explore the Season of Process at the Milwaukee Art Museum
Meticulously designed furniture by a Wisconsin-based artist and a closer look at the art of motion by a New York-based artist highlight the Museum’s upcoming season.
Apr 4th, 2019
Contemporary Wisconsin Furniture Maker Charles Radtke Highlighted in New Exhibition at Milwaukee Art Museum
Charles Radtke: Contained is the first retrospective exhibition for the Cedarburg, WI–based artist.
Mar 21st, 2019
Art Making Inspired by Storytelling at Kohl’s Art Generation Family Sundays at the Milwaukee Art Museum
Families can enjoy hands-on art activities and performances inspired by stories in the paintings of Bouguereau & America.
Feb 20th, 2019
First Solo U.S. Exhibition of Contemporary Artist Sara Cwynar Comes to Milwaukee Art Museum
Sara Cwynar: Image Model Muse offers feminist perspectives of consumer culture through a series of photographs and works on film.
Feb 5th, 2019
Award-Winning Art by Wisconsin Students Highlighted in Annual Milwaukee Art Museum Exhibition
Winners were selected out of more than 3,700 total submissions in categories that include Comic Art, Photography, Video & Animation, Printmaking and Ceramics & Glass.
Jan 31st, 2019
Robert Indiana’s The American LOVE Sculpture Donated to the Milwaukee Art Museum
Through the Greater Milwaukee Foundation, an anonymous donor has gifted the popular sculpture that came to the city this past summer as part of Sculpture Milwaukee.
Jan 24th, 2019
Community Leaders Support the Milwaukee Art Museum as “Visionaries”
New level of giving directly supports the annual artistic vision across the Museum.
Jan 3rd, 2019
Celebrate the season of joy at your art museum.
Explore art, dine lakeside, shop creative gifts, and so much more.
Dec 21st, 2018
Celebrate the season of joy at your art museum.
Explore art, dine lakeside, shop creative gifts, and so much more.
Dec 21st, 2018
Celebrate the season of joy at your art museum.
Explore art, dine lakeside, shop creative gifts, and so much more.
Dec 20th, 2018
Celebrate the season of joy at your art museum.
Explore art, dine lakeside, shop creative gifts, and so much more.
Dec 20th, 2018
Celebrate the season of joy at your art museum.
Explore art, dine lakeside, shop creative gifts, and so much more.
Dec 19th, 2018
Celebrate the season of joy at your art museum.
Explore art, dine lakeside, shop creative gifts, and so much more.
Dec 19th, 2018
Celebrate the season of joy at your art museum.
Explore art, dine lakeside, shop creative gifts, and so much more.
Dec 18th, 2018
Celebrate the season of joy at your art museum.
Explore art, dine lakeside, shop creative gifts, and so much more.
Dec 18th, 2018
Celebrate the season of joy at your art museum.
Explore art, dine lakeside, shop creative gifts, and so much more.
Dec 17th, 2018
Celebrate the season of joy at your art museum.
Explore art, dine lakeside, shop creative gifts, and so much more.
Dec 17th, 2018
Celebrate the season of joy at your art museum.
Explore art, dine lakeside, shop creative gifts, and so much more.
Dec 16th, 2018
Milwaukee Art Museum Hires Tim Hapeman as Director of Information Services
Information systems specialist brings more than 20 years of experience to the Museum
Nov 13th, 2018
Jamie Nelson Named as New Executive Chef at Milwaukee Art Museum
With over a decade of experience in the culinary industry, Nelson has developed her vision and leadership at the Museum for the last eight years
Nov 1st, 2018
New Book from Milwaukee Art Museum Inspires Writing and Discovery Through Art Exploration
Look, Write, See, written by the docents of the Milwaukee Art Museum, offers 20 art-based writing activities for teachers and parents to help children explore art and writing
Oct 31st, 2018
Celebrate All the Holidays at the Milwaukee Art Museum
Visitors can enjoy special holiday happenings at the Museum including The Joys of Toys, Museum Store Sunday and holiday shopping events, live music and photo portraits
Oct 30th, 2018
The Role of Art and Artists in Criminal Justice Reform Discussed at Three-Day Symposium
’The Milwaukee Model: Envisioning the Role of the Arts in Criminal Justice Reform’ explores how arts programming may help change perspectives on the criminal justice system
Oct 17th, 2018
Nikki Otten Joins Milwaukee Art Museum as Associate Curator of Prints and Drawings
Expert in prints and drawings joins the Milwaukee Art Museum’s curatorial team
Oct 2nd, 2018
Announcing the 2018 Art & Artists Series at This Year’s Milwaukee Film Fest
A series of six documentaries span a broad variety of the arts in order to inspire festival goers and film fans.
Sep 19th, 2018
Perspectives of Incarcerated Individuals Highlighted in New Exhibition at Milwaukee Art Museum
The San Quentin Project: Nigel Poor and the Men of San Quentin State Prison features stories from inside prison through photographs and a podcast.
Sep 13th, 2018
Serious Play: Design in Midcentury America Premieres at the Milwaukee Art Museum
Exhibition features works from 40 groundbreaking designers, including Charles and Ray Eames, Paul Rand and Eva Zeisel
Sep 11th, 2018
Mystery Around Painting Attributed to John Constable Solved With Conservation and Research at Milwaukee Art Museum
‘Constable? A Landscape Rediscovered’ gives visitors a peek at the behind-the-scenes investigations into artworks Museum professionals regularly conduct
Aug 28th, 2018
Milwaukee Art Museum Celebrates One Millionth Child Benefiting from Kohl’s Cares
Sophia Monson of Wauwatosa was presented a prize package and cake in honor of Museum milestone
Aug 14th, 2018
Art Making Inspired by Contemporary Art at Kohl’s Art Generation Family Sunday at the Milwaukee Art Museum
Family friendly art activities and musical performances connect the movement and sound of contemporary artist William Kentridge
Jul 5th, 2018
Monumental Multimedia Work by Contemporary Artist William Kentridge Comes to the Milwaukee Art Museum
”More Sweetly Play the Dance” engages viewers with an immersive, multisensory experience that combines drawing, animation, filmmaking and sound on giant HD screens.
Jun 14th, 2018
Summer at the Milwaukee Art Museum Offers Visitors a Wide Variety of Fun and Culture
The Museum has three special exhibitions on view, outdoor activities, walking tours, day camps and opportunities to create art throughout the summer.
Jun 13th, 2018
Milwaukee Art Museum Highlights Technique and Innovation Across Three Exhibitions
The multimedia work of William Kentridge, the etchings of Goya and early images of nature by Carleton E. Watkins, Eadweard Muybridge and H. H. Bennett reveal the innovation of artists
Apr 19th, 2018
Herzfeld Foundation Endows Curator of Photography and Media Arts Position at Milwaukee Art Museum
$3.5 million commitment continues the Herzfeld investment in highlighting photography at the Museum, and a steady trend of endowed positions at the institution.
Mar 8th, 2018
New Exhibition Explores British Influence on the Quintessential American Painter Winslow Homer
“Coming Away: Winslow Homer and England” explores how English art and a 19-month sojourn in Cullercoats impacted the latter part of the artist’s career
Feb 7th, 2018
Award-winning artwork by 300 Wisconsin students now on view at the Milwaukee Art Museum
The program acknowledges excellence in the visual arts and encourages the artistic endeavors of young people throughout the United States.
Jan 25th, 2018
Milwaukee Art Museum Taps Museum and Hospitality Professional as Deputy Director of Operations
Mark Zimmerman joins the Museum to head up facilities, security and retail operations
Jan 24th, 2018
The Open Road: Photography and the American Road Trip comes to the Milwaukee Art Museum
First exhibition to explore the American photographic road trip as a genre in and of itself
Jan 10th, 2018
Jaime Hayon: Technicolor brings vibrant colors and whimsical objects to the Milwaukee Art Museum
This fun, family-friendly exhibition will include an interactive play piece
Dec 6th, 2017
Holiday Happenings at the Milwaukee Art Museum
Special holiday events include cooking class, Museum Store Sunday holiday shopping event, free live music in Windhover Hall and much, much more
Oct 24th, 2017
Degas to Picasso: Creating Modernism in France
Works by masters of modern art including Manet, Degas, Van Gogh, Matisse, and Picasso come to the Milwaukee Art Museum November 4, 2017, through January 28, 2018
Oct 4th, 2017
Milwaukee Art Museum celebrates Día de los Muertos during Kohl’s Art Generation Family Sundays
Families will explore this cultural tradition through hands-on activities, performances and more
Sep 27th, 2017
Celebrate autumn with the Milwaukee Art Museum!
Featuring a special Beer Dinner, Kohl’s Art Generation Family Sundays: Día de Los Muertos event, Murder Mystery–themed MAM After Dark and Wicked Works sinister artworks Member Tour
Sep 20th, 2017
Anthony Hernandez Photography Retrospective comes to the Milwaukee Art Museum this September
Exhibition engages with contemporary social issues through photographs of Los Angeles
Aug 30th, 2017
Milwaukee Art Museum celebrates 150th anniversary of Frank Lloyd Wright’s birthday this summer
Wasmuth Portfolio considered the most significant collection of architect’s early work
Jul 20th, 2017
Milwaukee Art Museum Hires New Director of Marketing and Communications
Google branding expert Amanda C. Peterson announced as institution’s new marketing leader
Jul 6th, 2017
Milwaukee Art Museum Shows Monumental Works by Chicago Native Rashid Johnson this Summer
Rashid Johnson: Hail We Now Sing Joy explores themes of escape and identity through new works and unique materials.
Jun 20th, 2017
Milwaukee Art Museum hires new executive chef
Zak Groh to take over Museum’s culinary program
Apr 12th, 2017
April brings poster exhibition, popular Easter brunch to Milwaukee Art Museum
Free admission April 1 and 2 with a Sendik’s “Red Bag”
Mar 27th, 2017
Milwaukee Art Museum welcomes spring with annual Art in Bloom weekend
The popular four-day event featuring floral art, a marketplace and fashion show returns March 23–26
Mar 1st, 2017
Milwaukee Art Museum Exhibition Explores Breadth of Region’s Private Art Treasures, Many Never Seen Before
Milwaukee Collects celebrates our community’s love of art and art collecting
Feb 17th, 2017
Work by local student artists featured in annual Milwaukee Art Museum exhibition
Students receive national recognition through Scholastic Art Awards
Feb 2nd, 2017
Milwaukee Art Museum offers visitors another year of Meijer free admission days
Monthly free day and extended hours have switched to Thursdays in 2017
Feb 1st, 2017
Milwaukee Art Museum Opens New Exhibitions to Engage Visitors this Winter
From a contemporary site-specific installation, to photographs and videos of New York City street life, to icons from the Layton Art Collection, there’s an abundance of art to explore
Jan 25th, 2017
Milwaukee Art Museum Receives Historic Gift of More Than 500 Jules Chéret Works
Susee and James L. Wiechmann will also underwrite new prints and drawings curator
Jan 13th, 2017
Milwaukee Art Museum Announces New Creative Director
New hire brings a wealth of design experience to Museum leadership team; will work to create a fresh visual experience
Jan 5th, 2017
Paper Play: Kindergarten to Contemporary Art provides interactive educational experience at the Milwaukee Art Museum
Kohl’s Art Generation Gallery inspires unique art making, play and enhanced cognitive growth
Jan 4th, 2017
Milwaukee Art Museum celebrates the season with exciting events and extended hours in December
Family-friendly activities, dining, shopping make Museum ideal spot for holiday fun
Nov 29th, 2016
Holiday gifts at the Milwaukee Art Museum to suit every taste
Museum Store offers one-of-a-kind gifts and brand new Museum gift card in-store and online
Nov 15th, 2016
Nature and Opulence: The Art of Martin Johnson Heade offers Milwaukee Art Museum visitors calm in the holiday storm
Masterpieces by one of the most important American artists of the 19th century convey warmth and sheer beauty
Nov 11th, 2016
Milwaukee Art Museum chief curator to take director position at Florida museum
Brady Roberts’ last day at the Museum is October 21.
Oct 14th, 2016
Milwaukee Art Museum offers unique ways to celebrate the harvest season
October also brings the opening of a new exhibition.
Sep 29th, 2016
Milwaukee Art Museum announces new museum library at historic Judge Jason Downer mansion
The three-story Judge Jason Downer mansion was designed by architect Edward Townsend Mix and built in 1874.
Aug 2nd, 2016
Dijkstra’s recent video installations to debut at the Milwaukee Art Museum
Over the past 30 years, Dijkstra has produced a sensitive and eloquent body of photographic and video work.
Jul 20th, 2016
Old Masters from Private Collections opens at Milwaukee Art Museum July 29
Exhibition affords a rare look at art from local collections
Jun 29th, 2016
July brings film, food, and family-fun events to the Museum!
The Museum is open Monday–Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Fridays until 8 p.m.
Jun 27th, 2016
Milwaukee Art Museum Announces New Director
Marcelle Polednik selected from field of dozens of national candidates; poised to harness Museum’s momentum
May 17th, 2016
Donna and Donald Baumgartner make historic endowment gift to Milwaukee Art Museum
$8 million gift dedicated to support Museum Director; largest gift ever made to institution’s endowment
May 16th, 2016
Artist’s first major museum exhibition explores photography in the Internet age
Milwaukee Art Museum debuts Penelope Umbrico: Future Perfect May 5
Apr 27th, 2016
New Milwaukee Art Museum Membership Offers More Access to Area Families
“Family Access Membership” available starting May 15
Apr 25th, 2016
Awaken the Sense, Welcome Spring at Milwaukee Art Museum’s Annual “Art in Bloom”
The popular floral spectacle, marketplace and fashion show returns March 17-20
Mar 4th, 2016
January Highlights at the Milwaukee Art Museum
Last chance to see acclaimed photography exhibition Larry Sultan: Here and Home, and first glimpse of Wisconsin's most talented young artists
Jan 6th, 2016
Milwaukee Art Museum offers free admission, late hours New Year’s Day thanks to Meijer Free First Fridays
Monthly free day and extended hours switch to Fridays in 2016
Dec 28th, 2015
Highly Anticipated Opening of Milwaukee Art Museum’s Renovated Collection Galleries Set for November 24
Restored, Reinstalled, and Reimagined Museum Delivers a New Future for the Iconic Milwaukee Institution and a Visitor Experience to Match the New Space
Nov 18th, 2015
Milwaukee Art Museum Announces New President of Its Board of Trustees
Mr. Layden is a partner at Quarles & Brady and is a member of the firm’s Business Law Practice Group.
May 28th, 2015
Milwaukee Art Museum Brings Art to the Community
This summer, the Milwaukee Art Museum is bringing creativity and ingenuity into the community with Kohl’s Color Wheels!
May 29th, 2014
Free Museum Admission for Veterans, Active Military Begins on Memorial Day
Veterans, Active Military free all summer long
May 21st, 2014
Milwaukee Art Museum announces new Curator of American and Decorative Arts
The Milwaukee Art Museum is pleased to announce the appointment of Brandon Ruud as the new Constance and Dudley J. Godfrey Jr. Curator of American Art and Decorative Arts
Apr 9th, 2014
MAM’s “Thomas Sully: Painted Performance”
Don’t miss “Thomas Sully: Painted Performance,” on view now at the Milwaukee Art Museum. Inspired by his love of the theater, this American master painter brought dynamic characters to life featuring 19th-century celebrities and theatrical classics. Visit the Milwaukee Art Museum website for more information.
Nov 29th, 2013
