Milwaukee Public Museum

What Will Be Done With Existing Public Museum Building?

Milwaukee County seeking consultant to help sell property.

Indigenous Artist Creating Art Installation For New Public Museum

Public art piece by Mark Fischer will draw on cultural imagery of Wisconsin's First Nations.

Dino Days of Summer at Milwaukee Public Museum

Milwaukee Businesses Closing During RNC

Whether in protest or by necessity, many shutdowns during convention, July 15-18.

22nd Annual “Braille Games” Set for Thursday, May 16 at the Milwaukee Public Museum

Unique interactive braille activity sponsored by Wisconsin Talking Book and Braille Library (WTBBL), Audio & Braille Literacy Enhancement (ABLE), Vision Forward Association, the Milwaukee Public Museum, and local school districts.

MPM Holds Groundbreaking for $240 Million Museum

Construction will begin soon on Public Museum's new five-story facility.

Kohl Philanthropies Donates $2 Million to New Public Museum

Grant supports new museum facility and free membership for educators.

New Domes Plan Expected This Summer

Friends group working with Parks on final plan for Mitchell Park Domes. But will it work?

Marcelia Nicholson Re-Elected Chairwoman of the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors

The Return of the Milwaukee Film Festival

And don't forget to celebrate Milwaukee Day.

Wisconsin Uses Millions of Tons of Salt

Polluting our land and water and increasing Lake Michigan's salinity. First story in a series.

Wisconsin Enthusiasts Will Drive a Thousand Miles for Solar Eclipse

Seeking 'earth-shatteringly gorgeous' views. Partial eclipse visible from Wisconsin.

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Milwadelphia

Pop-up will take over Sugar Maple. Plus: A special Streets of Old Milwaukee event.

Construction of New Museum Scheduled for Summer

Milwaukee Public Museum progressing on private fundraising needed to begin construction.

Milwaukee Public Museum Annual Food & Froth Fundraiser Returns March 9

Guests can wander exhibit floors after hours while sampling brews and bites; proceeds support Museum’s programs and outreach

Museum Begins Epic Task Packing Collections

Milwaukee Public Museum must pack and transport 4 million items to new museum.

First Milwaukee Public Museum Collections Packed, Ready to Move

Collections staff begin packing off-view History collections as momentum builds toward Future Museum

Warm Weekend Presents Hot Opportunities

And some ice skating superheroes.

New Federal Rules May Require Public Museum to Remove Some Exhibits

Regulations require prior consultation with Native American tribes and descendants before items can be exhibited.

MPS Kindergarten Enrollment Fair is February 3 at South Division

Children Who Will Be 3, 4, or 5 Years Old by September 1 Can Be Enrolled; Staff from More Than 100 Schools Will Be on Hand

Milwaukee Public Museum to Host Canned Food Exhibition CANstruction

Sculptures are designed and built by teams of local architects and engineers; food items are donated to area pantry following exhibition  

Museum Days Returns to Milwaukee

Experience world-class cultural institutions at discounted prices Jan. 18-28 in the Greater Milwaukee area

The Anti-Urban Views of Josh Schoemann

Why did Washington County Executive dump on Milwaukee?

Ghost Tours, Holiday Bike Rides and a Cheers Festival

Eclectic collection of holiday events will take place in lead up to the big day.

Public Museum Experiencing Frequent Maintenance Issues

MPM reports regular breakdowns of circulation and temperature control systems.

MPM Needs $35 Million To Begin New Museum Construction

Needs this to reach $100 million in private donations before spring 2024 groundbreaking.

Weekend Features A Cornucopia Of Holiday Events

Black Nativity, The Nutcracker, holiday marketplace, Cocoa with the Clauses and more.

‘Tis the Season: European Village Alive! Event and Adults-Only Streets of Old Milwaukee Party Return After Three-Year Hiatus

Exhibits are decked out for holidays now through January 21, 2024

After School Contract Scrutiny, Randall Resigns From RNC Post

Republican party leader Gerard Randall's nonprofit had received no-bid contract from MPS, but work was uncompleted, false board members declared.

GOP, RNC Leader Questioned Over No-Bid Contracts From Milwaukee Public Schools

Gerard Randall’s nonprofit received nearly $1.3 million from the district over the past decade. Leaders say he listed them as board officers without their knowledge.

Board and County Exec At Odds Over Debt, Spending

Board wants to surpass debt limit given new sales tax, surplus.

County Will Re-Evaluate Cultural Contributions

Budget amendment requires review of the different institutions county dollars support.

Public Museum Celebrating Native American Heritage Month

Free admission for tribal members and special programming planned.

Weather and Math Days Return to American Family Field

Culver’s Donates $1 Million for Frozen Custard Exhibit

Owners donation will fund custard shop exhibit at new Milwaukee Public Museum.

Public Museum Gets New $2 Million Donation

Longtime supporters donate to MPM endowment. Its building drive still needs more donors.

Chefs Bartolotta, Kaysen to Host 5-Course Dinner

James Beard award-winners offer stories, gourmet food, wine at Bacchus Oct. 19.

Flush Times for We Energies

Big profits, big executive salaries. big donations, all paid for by rate payers.

Bartolotta Headquarters Moving to Walker’s Point

Current office will be razed for new Milwaukee Public Museum.

Villa Terrace invites you to celebrate Villa Luna on September 28th

Join us for a magical evening of music, moon-gazing, and mingling under the Autumn sky

After $15-Per-Hour Pledge, Museum Gets Zoning Change

Council members asked for better protections for food service workers.

Council Members Want Better Pay For Museum Food Service Workers

Zoning vote could hinge on oft-overlooked city policy.

Time for County Board to Guts Up

If they don’t approve sales tax hike, county will face fiscal disaster and voters will blame them.

County Sales Tax Hike Gets First Approval

County officials detail future cuts without sales tax plan, as Parks Department is halved and senior centers eliminated.

Scientists, Nature Enthusiasts to Race to Find Species Throughout Havenwoods State Forest During Annual BioBlitz Competition

Public Invited to Festival of Biodiversity to Learn About Results, Participate in Nature Activities

Massive Bay View Development Plan Has Grown

Bear Development's plan for state's largest private affordable housing complex gets bigger.

How Will Museum Move Its Collections?

Public Museum says it will take 8 years to move the 4 million items in its collections.

Northwestern Mutual invests nearly $3 million to help increase community access, inclusivity at prominent Milwaukee attractions

Public Museum Releases Details for new Rainforest Gallery, Butterfly Vivarium

These are the final previews of the new $240 million museum galleries.

New Museum Gallery Digs Into World Landscapes and Societies

Grasslands, deserts, arctic areas, mountains and islands in planned exhibit.

Meat on the Street Closes Operations

Filipino street food business closes food truck and Public Museum kiosk.

Site Demolition Continues At Future Museum Site

Buildings getting razed near 6th and McKinley for new Milwaukee Public Museum.

7 Catalytic Projects For Downtown Milwaukee

New downtown plan calls for streetcar expansion, protected bike network, rethinking 794 and improved public spaces.

New Museum Gallery An Immersive Milwaukee Streetscape

Milwaukee Revealed offers immersive streetscape resembling Streets of Old Milwaukee.

New Bars and Restaurants That Opened in March

Two pizzerias, a new sports bar and other businesses opened last month.

City Seeks To Redevelop Marcus Center Garage

RFP to redevelop 700-space parking structure is expected to be issued 'soon.'

Museum Unveils Future Exhibit All About Wisconsin

"Wisconsin Journey" will showcase some of the state's natural features and history.

Public Museum Selects New Caterer

Noble Catering & Events will offer customized menus for Milwaukee Public Museum events.

County’s Financial Forecast Gets Grimmer

County falls short by more than $100 million in new five-year outlook by comptroller.

St. Patrick’s Day Parade Headlines Weekend of Fun

Plus: Food & Froth to fill your stomach.

Museum Unveils Details of First New Exhibit

Featuring dinosaurs, mammoths, saber-toothed cats and 122,000 Silurian fossils.

MPM Announces Permanent Exhibits at New Museum

Five permanent exhibits will include one with dinosaurs, another on old Milwaukee.

Food & Froth Gala Returns to Public Museum

After two-year hiatus, fundraiser returns, featuring beer, food and live music.

Food & Froth Fundraiser Returns After Two-year Hiatus

Guests enjoy beer, food and live music throughout Milwaukee Public Museum exhibit floors

Meat On The Street Moving To Public Museum

Filipino restaurant to leave Eleven25 food court, bringing lumpia, egg rolls and more to museum cafe.

Public Museum Adding Live Animal Exhibit

Sloths, iguanas, tortoises and more part of new exhibit called "Survival of the Slowest."

Family Foundation Gifts The Rep $5 Million For Theater Project

Herzfeld Foundation awards biggest grant in its history.

Museum Days Returns for 2023

With special exhibits and free and reduced admission at 27 metro area museums.

30th Anniversary of State’s Peregine Falcon Nesting Program

400 chicks born in nests atop high-rise towers, including We Energies power plants.

Chairwoman Nicholson Named a 2023 Milwaukee Area Power Broker

Museum Won’t Preserve ‘Streets of Old Milwaukee’

But new museum will have 'highly immersive exhibit' exploring city's history, cultures.

Crowley Makes New Appointments to Museum Board, Baseball District

Kristen Hardy and Danielle Bergner will serve on the museum board and baseball district.

Lots of Events Planned For Holiday Weekend

And all are indoors, so you can stay as warm as a chestnut roasting on an open fire.

County Executive David Crowley Looks Ahead to 2023

“Rediscovering Ruth Grotenrath: All Things Belong To This Earth” Opens at the Warehouse Art Museum on Jan. 13, 2023

Exhibition celebrates the renowned artist’s 50-year career with over 90 works of art

Public Museum Returning Headdress to Forest County Potawatomi

Feathered hat originally confiscated by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

New Policy Would Require County To Study Demolishing The Domes

County board considering replacing repair-focused 2016 policy after limited progress.

Public Museum Picks Firms to Oversee New Museum’s Construction

MC Group and partners will act as owners representatives on project.

Northwestern Mutual Strengthens Milwaukee’s Cultural Scene with Nearly $3 Million in Grants

Company contributes $1.5 million to Milwaukee Repertory Theater's Powering Milwaukee Campaign

Public Museum Will Host Town Hall About Proposed New Home

Virtual event design to share survey results, solicit additional feedback.

Milwaukee Public Museum to Host Virtual Town Hall About the Future Museum

Leadership to present on project progress, answer community questions

First Annual Harvest Fest Draws Hundreds to Sherman Park

Museum, Forensic Center Will Cost County $161 Million

Projects will increase county debt burden by 23%, greatly increasing county's fiscal woes.

Bucks Building Street Through Bradley Center Site

But only conditionally. Proposal hinges on approval of new concert venue.

County Would Raise Tax Levy For Forensic Science Center

County would exceed property tax limits to pay back $107 million in debt for new forensic center and public museum.

Public Museum Wants Your Opinions

Online survey asks people about favored museum experiences, exhibits, to help plan new $240 million facility.

Will New Public Museum Recognize Union?

AFSCME Local 526 raises concerns about this and about museum officials' comments.

Public Museum Gains Accreditation

After facing a delay, Museum gains national re-accreditation needed for pursuit for a new building.

New Public Museum Design Unveiled

New, five-story museum inspired by state's natural bluffs and waters.

Milwaukee Public Museum Hires Three Additional Scientific and Research Curators to Lead Botany, History and Anthropology, and Zoology Departments

Curators to bolster MPM’s scientific research capabilities, overseeing collections, securing grants to support research and producing scientific publications to help increase understanding of our world’s natural and cultural diversity

Domes Project Returns to Reality

$66 million plan to fix domes, redevelop Mitchell Park is shot down, leaving the facility's future a question mark.

Demolition Starts For New Public Museum

$240 million Milwaukee Public Museum facility to be built at 6th and McKinley, where building being razed housed Urban Milwaukee's first office.

Chairwoman Nicholson to Host Progressive Governance Academy in Milwaukee

Last Chance for Tyrannosaurs – Meet the Family

Special exhibit to close Wednesday, May 18

Betty Brinn Pulls Out of New Museum Complex

Milwaukee Public Museum still moving forward on new $240 million facility.

Milwaukee County Supervisor Candidates Share Views on Domes, Historic Preservation

Candidates respond to Milwaukee Preservation Alliance survey on favorite historic sites and more

About The Public Museum’s Name Change

Changing to a “Wisconsin” museum may be a key to its survival.

Crowley, Nicholson Sign Museum Deal

Deal commits county to $45 million in funding support for public museum replacement.

Board Okays $45 Million for New Museum

With little discussion, a 14-4 vote for $45 million in bonds and likely property tax increase.

Will Museum Drop ‘Public’ From Name?

Attorney says maintaining a 'public museum' is a financial necessity. Museum officials say 'public' in name confuses people.

County Would Hike Property Taxes for Museum

Financially strapped county would spend up to $63 million over 15 years for new museum.

Public Museum Hosting Tyrannosaur Exhibit

Plus, another Dino event at State Fair Park, live music at Company Brewing, a makers market at Discovery World and more.

Milwaukee Public Museum Hires Director of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessiblity (IDEA)

Rhoan Garnett, PhD, to lead Museum's effort to grow community engagement initiatives and ensure diverse voices are represented at museum

MPM to Close Temporarily Due to COVID-19-related Staffing Shortage

Monday, January 10 - Wednesday, January 12

Public Museum Must Give Full Accounting

The public needs to know how move to a smaller facility will impact museum's collections, taxidermy and history.

Weather and Math Days Return to American Family Field

Public Museum Needs $45 Million From County

Without it, private donors may not support plan for new, $240 million museum facility.

Milwaukee Public Museum Open on Wednesdays, Starting November 17

Museum extends hours of operation as part of phased reopening plan

Milwaukee Public Museum Offers Free Admission to All Wisconsin Tribal Members in Recognition of Native American Heritage Month

Chairwoman Nicholson Named a 2021 Milwaukee Area Power Broker

Raynetta Hill Will Lead King Drive BID

A familiar face returns to lead growing business improvement district.

Milwaukee Public Museum Will Host Underwater Exploration Exhibit

New exhibit will be based upon the science fiction novel, "Twenty Thousand Leagues Under The Sea."

Voyage to the Deep at Milwaukee Public Museum

Limited engagement October 15, 2021 - January 9, 2022

Milwaukee Public Museum Open on Mondays, Starting October 11

Museum extends hours of operation, reopens café, and debuts Dome Theater shows

Ranell Washington Will Lead WHEDA Board

Washington, an experienced banker, replaces Ivan Gamboa.

Milwaukee Public Museum Announces New Vice President of Finance and Operations

Lue Hang to lead the finance and operations team and continue momentum towards Wisconsin’s 21st Century Natural History Museum

MPM Butterfly Wing Re-opens Thursday, August 19

MPM welcomes the community back into the Puelicher Butterfly Wing and debuts new interactive elements

Cultural Institutions and Businesses in Milwaukee’s Hospitality and Performing Arts Industries Urge Milwaukee-area Residents to Get Vaccinated

City Selling Large Bronzeville Development Site

Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.

Youth Strive to Make Change in Amani

Earn & Learn participants working as community organizers at Dominican Center in Milwaukee’s Amani Neighborhood

MPM Planetarium Re-opens Thursday, July 22

MPM welcomes the community back into their beloved planetarium and debuts a new show, created in-house by Museum astronomy experts

MPM Issues Call to Action in Honor of Nelson Mandela

MPM challenges the community to take the “My Mandela Pledge,” spend 67 minutes in service

International Nelson Mandela Day to include free MPM event, admission

Milwaukee Public Museum Project Receives State Grant

$150,000 grant supports site clearing, environmental investigation.

City Of Milwaukee Receives $150,000 State Grant To Support Milwaukee Public Museum Plans

WEDC investment to help fund site investigation for redevelopment.

Free Admission to Nelson Mandela: The Official Exhibition

Milwaukee Public Museum visitors to experience legacy of iconic freedom fighter, for free with Kohl’s “Thank You Thursday”

Three BIDs Hiring New Executive Directors

Liz Brodek's departure creates two vacancies. King Drive also hiring after Deshea Agee's exit.

MPM Builds Momentum With New Vice Presidents

Rebecca Ehlers, Dr. Jennifer Zaspel join leadership team.

State Funding Vital to Milwaukee Public Museum Accreditation

$40 million in state funding will help museum meet goals laid out by accreditation commission

Juneteenth Festivities Feature Many Events

It's the 50th anniversary of the first Juneteenth Day celebration in Milwaukee.

Joint Committee on Finance Supports Funding of New Museum in Capital Budget

Deshea Agee Leaving King Drive BID

Executive director leaving to pursue undisclosed new opportunity.

Historic King Drive BID #8 Celebrates Accomplishments of Departing Executive Director

Announces local and national search for new leadership

Flowers, Music, Bikes and Beer

Not to mention a pre-1975 car show. Lots to do this week.

SistaStrings Moving to Nashville

But you can catch their farewell performance. Or choose from lots of other entertainment options.

Milwaukee Makers Market Returns

Plus, the Milwaukee Film Fest continues, Willy Porter at Rock the Stream and a new exhibition comes to Saint Kate Art's Hotel.

Northwestern Mutual Bolsters Milwaukee Cultural Attractions with $1.4 Million in Grants

Funding will support local destinations in overcoming the impact of the pandemic

Public Museum’s U.S. Debut of Nelson Mandela Exhibition

Plus, a writing workshop for kids and a virtual performance by SistaStrings.

MPM and The Yabuki Family Foundation Partner to Help Families

$100,000 in matching funds and the donation of 4,000 Museum memberships for Milwaukee families kicks off Thursday’s Giving Day at MPM

The Milwaukee Public Museum and America’s Black Holocaust Museum Invite You to Take a Journey Through the Life of Nelson Mandela at the U.S. Debut of Mandela: The Official Exhibition

Limited Engagement April 23 - August 1, 2021

Catholic Financial Life Appoints Sara Walker as Vice President of Investments

As Vaccinations Rise, Normal Life Slowly Returns

Cases continue to drop and museums, sporting events and small concerts are beginning to return.

The Milwaukee Public Museum’s Big Week

Plus: A recap of a busy week for Milwaukee real estate news.

Milwaukee Public Museum Applauds Governor Evers’ Proposed Funding of New Museum in Capital Budget

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.

Explore ‘Constellations of Love’ with Virtual Stargazing

Plus, a chocolatey beer release, Valentine's Day Cream Puffs and an event showcasing the work of Black artists.

Public Museum Selects Architects, Contractors for New Home

Five firms will guide design and development for new home for MPM and Betty Brinn Children's Museum.

Begin Black History Month with ABHM

Plus, Groundhog's Day goes online, a virtual night in at the Public Museum and learn the history of Major Goolsby's.

How Evers Spent $2 Billion to Fight Covid

A very long list of recipients. But the money runs out on January 1.

Chairwoman Nicholson Named a 2020 Power Broker

Milwaukee Museums Temporarily Closing

The institutions cited the surge in COVID-19 and the change to the city's health order.

Art Museum Workers Vote To Join Union

Milwaukee Art Museum employees now represented by International Brotherhood of Machinists and Aerospace Workers.

Finance Committee Chair Haas Praises Supervisors for Amendments that Improve Service Delivery and Honor Milwaukee County’s Mission

Committee Recommends 25 Amendments for Adoption

Northwestern Mutual Dedicates More Than $3 Million to Strengthen Milwaukee Cultural Attractions

Company supports seven destinations, including redevelopment project at Henry Maier Festival Park

Public Museum Announces New Location Near Fiserv Forum

Museum aims to buy three parcels at northeast corner of N. 6th St. and W. McKinley Ave.

Milwaukee Public Museum Announces Site for Future Home

MPM to join the growing Deer District area in downtown Milwaukee

Public Museum, Betty Brinn to Share New Facility

Not a merger but housing natural history and children's museums in one brand new facility.

Watch the Riverkeeper Boat Parade

Also, Jazz in the Park goes virtual and there are many upcoming brewery events.

Milwaukee Arts and Culture Going Virtual

Google has added a number of Milwaukee institutions to its Arts & Culture page.

Public Museum Could Lose Accreditation

MPM asking county for funding to fix leaky roof, air conditioning system.

Post Office, Company Fight Over Downtown Property

Plus: Where should Public Museum move? And what's an Opportunity Zone?

The Milwaukee Symphony and Milwaukee Public Museum Team Up for Free Water-Themed Event

The Symphony and Public Museum are partnering on a series of unique events.

Present Music’s Wildest Concert Ever

Whales, dinosaurs and music, performed at Public Museum.

New Public Museum Cost Is $150 Million

Seeks $50 million each from county, state and private donors.

Northwestern Mutual Furthers Its Commitment to Milwaukee with More Than $700,000 in Grants to Area Cultural Attractions

Grants will provide funding to nine local destinations

Ex Fabula ALL STARS to feature personal stories from community members

And why, after 8 seasons, the org still has "Unfinished Business"

Marcus® Hotels & Resorts Hosts April Gallery Night Exhibit and Event April 21

Local artist’s works will be displayed at the InterContinental Milwaukee; The Pfister Hotel’s current and past Artist in Residence and current Narrator-in-Residence will showcase their works during Gallery Night

Milwaukee to Read and Celebrate In the Time of the Butterflies by Julia Alvarez

Milwaukee Public Library to Kick Off "MKE Big Read" Saturday, April 8.

Present Music brings museum exhibits to life musically with exploratory concert on April 29

Featuring first-ever collaboration with the Milwaukee Public Museum

The Secret Buttons at Public Museum

Push them and snakes rattle. But where among 4.5 million objects are they?

Stop Layoffs and Union Busting at MPM

The union has planned a picket for Wednesday, March 8th at 5:00 p.m. at MPM.

MPM Aligning Itself for the Future

Museum Leadership has been investigating whether to construct a new museum building downtown.

12 Short Works By Musical Giants

And performed in three different venues. That's how Present Music rolls.

North Shore Bank Names 33-Year Bank Veteran to Senior Leadership Position of Exeuctive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer

North Shore Bank names Andrew S. Wallach III to the new senior leadership position of Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer.

Learn to Love Your Great Lakes with Discovery World and Fund for Lake Michigan

Family-friendly event features fun and interactive educational experiences aimed at introducing our community’s connection to fresh water through local organizations.

Public Voting for the Next Artist-In-Residence Begins January 20; Works Displayed During Gallery Night

Artist-in-Residence finalists’ work to be displayed at InterContinental Milwaukee; The Pfister Hotel will feature all former Artists-in-Residence during Gallery Night

Mayor Barrett’s 10th Annual Holiday Drive Supports Local Veterans

Service Members Benefitted from Annual Drive during Holiday Season

13 Short Facts About The Domes

Domes task force presented with data that reveals much about the popular attraction.

Twenty Area Children’s Charities Randomly Chosen to Participate in Heart of Canal Street

Benefiting organizations to share in fund-raising total announced Dec. 16.

While everyone else is buying “stuff,” buy your family and friends one-of-a-kind experiences from the Milwaukee Public Museum!

Get your holiday shopping done without ever leaving the house.

Let Us Give Thanks for Some Cool Music

Present Music's Thanksgiving concert blends old and new in a gorgeous cathedral.

Inside Jury Duty in Milwaukee

A day in the life of a Milwaukee County juror.

Present Music’s Annual Musical Meditation on Gratitude Thanksgiving concert melds tradition with the best of what’s new and inspiring.

Sunday, November 20, 2016 - 5 p.m. at Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist

Uncover the Forensic Science Behind Wisconsin’s “Hidden” Criminal Cases at the Milwaukee Public Museum’s Science on Tap

Science on Tap lectures are $10 or $5 for Museum members.

Marcus® Milwaukee Hotels Honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Art Community this October

Pfister Hotel and InterContinental Milwaukee Offer Many Opportunities for Guests to Give Back in October through Special Cocktails and Gallery Night Activities

Parking Structure at North 4th Street & West Highland Avenue to Close Permanently

Parking Structure at North 4th Street & West Highland Avenue to Close Permanently

Northwestern Mutual Annual Meeting Draws 10,000 to Milwaukee Venues

Annual event for Milwaukee-based financial security company to pump about $12.9 million into local economy

UWM Alumni Assocation to Honor More Than 20 Indivduals, Businesses

The 22 individual recipients and one corporate partner were chosen for awards based on their outstanding professional achievements, civic involvement and partnerships with the university.

Present Music Brings Contemporary Music to Milwaukee and the World for 35 Years

2016-17 Season Announcement

Stories About Humans of Milwaukee

UWM junior creates photos and stories of 200 Milwaukeeans, emulating New York website.

Marcus® Hotels & Resorts to Host April Gallery Night Exhibits

The Pfister Hotel will introduce newly named Artist-in-Residence Pamela Anderson, while InterContinental Milwaukee’s Gallerie M will host The Zodiac Series

County Executive Chris Abele Announces That Summerfest Will Join Milwaukee County’s Purple Heart Pass Program

Purple Heart Recipients to Receive Eight Free Admissions to Summerfest

Can Art Museum Afford O’Donnell Park?

Deal sounds almost too good to be true. Here's a reality check.

Wells Building, 1915

Built in 1902 by Daniel Wells, building still stands, but stripped of roofline ornamentation.

Bublr Bikes Touts Big Expansion Plan

New stations coming in 2016 to Bay View, East Side, Walker's Point, Harambee.

Celebrate Beer’s History – and Make Some of Your Own – at MPM’s 18th Annual Food & Froth Fest

This event sells out fast!

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

Do Millennials Oppose the Streetcar?

Not really, but a new survey is fueling misunderstandings. What do millennials really want?

Exclusive Discount to the Reimagined Streets of Old Milwaukee for MCTS Riders

The MPMs Streets of Old Milwaukee exhibit, presented by the Rexnord Foundation, will reopen on Friday, December 11th, after a four-month closure.

Streets of Old Milwaukee Made New

Public Museum has redone the 50-year-old exhibit, adding more sights and sounds and smells.

The Milwaukee Public Museum’s Streets of Old Milwaukee to Reopen on December 11

Streets was originally opened in January 1965

Historical Society could get cash first pitched for Marcus Center

Milwaukee Public Theatre presents “Stories from the Medicine Wheel”

Theatre Project Honors Native American Traditions

Historic Milwaukee Companies Help Reimagine the Milwaukee Public Museum’s Streets of Old Milwaukee

If the popularity of the Milwaukee Public Museum’s Streets of Old Milwaukee (Streets) exhibition is any indication, there are few cities more proud of their beginnings than Milwaukee.

How Bliffert Lumber Got Into Hardware

The lumber company, which goes back to the 1870s, now has a popular hardware store in Riverwest.

Creative Alliance Milwaukee and Innovation in Milwaukee Announce Conference Content for Inaugural “Walk the Talk” Conference

October 7, 2015 8:00 a.m.-­‐5:30 p.m.

50 Years of Helping the Blind

Audio & Braille Literacy Enhancement's recent work included making museum exhibit accessible to the visually impaired.

Pop-Up Museum Celebrates Local Culture

A museum pops up at the Silver City International Food & Art Walk

Travel the World in One Milwaukee Neighborhood

Silver City International Food and Art Walk celebrates cultural diversity through the arts

Public Museum Exhibits, 1880s

The museum would move 12 years later, saving it from the exposition building's disastrous fire of 1905.

Panorama of Milwaukee, 1885

The new Industrial Exposition Building gave a great vantage point for those photographing the city.

Milwaukee Industrial Exposition Building, 1880s

Touted as the "finest in the country," the exposition hall on 5th and Kilbourn held a wide range of events.

Nature, ecology are focal points of Greater Milwaukee Foundation’s August gift

Experience the wonders of the natural world during a day of free access to sites in greater Milwaukee that advance environmental education, conservation, adventure and ecology.

Northwestern Mutual Annual Meeting Draws 10,000 to Milwaukee Venues

Annual event for Milwaukee-based financial security company to pump about $12.9 million into local economy

Supervisor Jursik Says County Arena Funding Plan is “Unconscionable”

"Bad Debt Not a Revenue Stream"

Downtown’s summer trolley bells will toll again beginning June 4

The service will run Thursdays through Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., June 4 through Sept. 5.

Education and Transportation Top Concerns at Budget Forum

Democratic legislators hold listening session in Milwaukee and get an earful.

Supervisor Gerry Broderick Says Proposed Sales Tax Should be Used for Parks and Transit

Says Gary Grunau’s Proposal for a .5% Sales Tax for Arena and Streetcar Ignores 2008 Referendum

Milwaukee Public Library

Giant Eagle sculptures outside of the central branch evince an intriguing history.

Tim Sheehy’s Traditional Home

He is working to keep the Bucks in Milwaukee for as long as he's lived in Fox Point.

Greater Milwaukee Foundation invests nearly $30,000 toward Milwaukee area summer programs, activities

The Greater Milwaukee Foundation awarded $29,800 in grants to area agencies

Mike Cudahy Steps Down as Co-Chair of Discovery World Board of Directors

Randy Crocker to serve as Board Chair.

Downtown trolleys begin summer loop Thursday

Milwaukee Trolley Loop – Thursdays through Saturdays, June 5 – September 6, 2014

Four Plans to Save the Bucks

But can any of the plans create the new NBA arena they need?

VISIT Milwaukee Celebrates National Travel & Tourism Week

With “Tour Your Town” Campaign and Annual Meeting

Downtown’s summer trolleys to ring again June 5

Downtown Milwaukee’s trolley service, the Milwaukee Trolley Loop presented by VISIT Milwaukee, will roll out Thursday, June 5.

7 Can’t Miss YP Week Events

Young Professional Week features some 30 events. Here's our pick of the top seven.

Top Architect Quit Project for Museum Addition

Architect Jim Shields had falling out with Milwaukee Art Museum; new addition was designed by committee, not Shields.

County Board Chairwoman Marina Dimitrijevic To Hold “Coffee & Culture” Discussion March 14 at the Milwaukee Public Museum

Chat Sessions Designed to Discuss County Cultural, Recreational and Entertainment Needs

County Board Chairwoman Marina Dimitrijevic to Hold “Coffee & Culture” Discussion March 14 at the Milwaukee Public Museum

Chat Sessions Designed to Discuss County Cultural, Recreational and Entertainment Needs

All MPS K5 students to see their science curriculum come alive at a working farm

The grade-specific, highly-developed programs are aimed at engaging the senses and imaginations of students.

Gwen Moore “Educates” Ted Cruz

Speaking at St. John's on the Lake, she talks about her conversation with Cruz, earmarks and voter ID.

$1 Billion Needed for Milwaukee Facilities

Public Policy Forum study says $400 million needed for NBA arena, $300 million for convention center and rest for other facilities.

The Man Who Retired the Museum’s Debt

Milwaukee Public Museum President Jay Williams will step down in February. Can the museum build on his legacy?

The Solar Museum

An 8-story wall of solar panels, 234 in all, will give a big energy boost to the Milwaukee Public Museum.

County Board Supports Cultural Institutions, Unanimously Adopts Agreement that Honors Veterans and Protects Art

The Milwaukee County Board passed two measures Thursday that will move Milwaukee County forward and provide long-term sustainability for important public institutions.

Downtown trolleys start engines tomorrow

Milwaukee Trolley Loop to operate Thursdays through Saturdays, May 23 – August 31, 2013

Transit Outrage

Alberta Darling says my way or the highway. Plus: the return of Jerry Kleczka!

Local Artist’s Gift to Obama Gets Complicated

Tim Meyerring's present to the president gets caught up in the law on gifts and consultations with the White House assessor.

MPS debuts online schools catalog as enrollment is underway

District offers city’s greatest variety of high-quality schools – and programs exclusive to MPS

Milwaukee County Board Honors Local Social Justice Advocate in Observance of Black History Month

Board Set to Present Lauri Wynn with Citation

All 5,000 MPS 3rd-graders to experience part of science curriculum at Milwaukee Public Museum

Newest Learning Journey partnership to be announced Thursday morning

Downtown Milwaukee: “Old World Charm, New World Class”

A Plan to Revitalize and Grow Milwaukee’s Downtown: Minus the Downtown Streetcar

Why We Need a Part-Time County Board

For 125 years, the board was part-time. Then Tom Ament and company nudged it up to full-time. Why?

Veterans Receive Purple Heart Passes

Pass Benefits All Wisconsin Vets Injured in Service

Green Named 2012 Winner of Frank P. Zeidler Public Service Award

The Milwaukee Common Council will honor Mr. Green on Tuesday, September 25 prior to the start of its regular meeting at 9 a.m. in the third floor Council Chamber at City Hall, 200 E. Wells St.

Dimitrijevic, Buresh duke it out in 4th Supervisory District

Newcomer Bill Buresh vs. Sup. Marina Dimitrijevic. “He’s a fake Democrat,” she says. She’s in the “pocket of some special interest groups,” Buresh responds.

Steven Kraeger, Jason Haas seek vacant County Board seat

Milwaukee Public Museum Keeping The Money

Milwaukee Public Museum and IMAX Dome Originally uploaded by kjv31 The Milwaukee Public Museum will not be buying the former Discovery World location on the other side of the building. The financially-strapped museum has decided not to spend the $3 million on expanding into the space that was recently vacated.

Broydrick, Lobbyist for Disaster Preparedness Group Faces Own Disaster in D.C. Whore Scandal

Bill Broydrick linked to the “Washington Madam.”

Museum’s Wish List

"Many permanent exhibits will be upgraded."

Lavender, Black and Green

The Green Party’s national convention will be in Milwaukee this week, with voting by delegates to be held on Saturday. The big question: will the outfit endorse Ralph Nader? This vexing question will put Milwaukee, however briefly, once again in the national spotlight. The party has endorsed the formation of several subgroups including the Black Greens, and the Lavender Greens. The first group consists of African-American members of the party, and the second with its Gay, Lesbian, Transgendered and “Intergendered” (a new one for me) members. As of May there were 297,964 registered greens from 22 states, along with an undetermined number from states like Wisconsin where voter registration does not specify political party. Candidates for the party include four for U.S. Senate, 38 for the House of Representativees, one for Governor, one for Lieutenant Governor and 94 for State Legislatures. According to the party, at least 204 Greens hold office in 27 states, including Wisconsin. Nader, who received the party’s nomination in 2000, has 50 delegates thus far, behind David Cobb, with 194 and Peter Camejo with 112. Over 200 delegates support none of the above or are uncommitted. Nader wrote the party in March to say “I am running as an Independent and am not seeking nor accepting the Green Party nomination. If you do not choose a presidential candidate in Milwaukee, I would welcome your endorsement.” You can figure out for yourself whatever that means. Whomever the candidate, the party promises to run television ads in the presidential race, another first. One of the featured speakers at a post-convention rally will be Frank P. Zeidler, a former presidential candidate himself (Socialist Party) and reason enough to attend the event. A Man in a Hurray: Marc “Leadfoot” Marotta Department of Administration head Marc Marotta has a date in the Jefferson County intake court on June 29th at 9 a.m. in conjunction with his citation on May 24th for speeding on the freeway. The 41-year old attorney and former basketball star was busted for exceeding the speed limit by 20 – 24 miles per hour, an offense that carries a $255.40 bond. Officer Michael Meyers of the Jefferson County Sheriff Department collared the Mequon resident after clocking him going 21 miles over the limit. Earlier this year, on February 25th (the day after Attorney General Peg Lautenschlager was busted for drunk driving) Peter Moe of the State Patrol cited Marotta for speeding on the freeway, also in Jefferson County. It was a more easy-going Marotta that time, since he was caught speeding 16 – 19 miles per hour above the speed limit. On April 22nd, that charge was amended to Speeding on Freeway 1 – 10 miles above the limit. Marotta pled no contest to that charge and was fined $181. The vigilant officer Moe also noted that Marotta, a senior government official, had expired plates (PUR108), so we assume it is his personal vehicle in which he was hot-rodding, but that charge was dismissed. His attorney was Michael […]

Lautenschlager’s Fast Ones – Past Speeding Tickets Raise Residency Issues

Attorney General Peg Lautenschlager exploits a legal loophole.

Pratt’s “Reimbursement” Mystery Money

Acting Mayor Pockets $7,500 with no explanation

Is Jim Sensenbrenner America’s Cheapest Congressman?

It must be tough being married to James Sensenbrenner.