History
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.
Feb 2nd, 2024 by Graham KilmerNative American Village Unearthed in Oshkosh Road Project
UWM archeologists are working to document the site.
Oct 16th, 2023 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioGeorge Marshall Clark Plaque Dedicated in Third Ward
Historic marker memorializes site of Milwaukee's only documented lynching.
Oct 11th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer1915 Wisconsin Case Could Be Key to Abortion Pill Battle
Texas ruling under review by US Supreme Court cited case involving Milwaukee physician.
Jun 13th, 2023 by Michael HorneHow Will Museum Move Its Collections?
Public Museum says it will take 8 years to move the 4 million items in its collections.
May 24th, 2023 by Graham KilmerMuseum Unveils Future Exhibit All About Wisconsin
"Wisconsin Journey" will showcase some of the state's natural features and history.
Mar 23rd, 2023 by Graham KilmerPublic Museum Returning Headdress to Forest County Potawatomi
Feathered hat originally confiscated by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Dec 8th, 2022 by Graham KilmerNew Policy Would Require County To Study Demolishing The Domes
County board considering replacing repair-focused 2016 policy after limited progress.
Dec 1st, 2022 by Graham KilmerPublic Museum Picks Firms to Oversee New Museum’s Construction
MC Group and partners will act as owners representatives on project.
Nov 30th, 2022 by Graham KilmerNew Public Museum Design Unveiled
New, five-story museum inspired by state's natural bluffs and waters.
Jul 18th, 2022 by Graham KilmerMilton House Tells Wisconsin’s Underground Railroad Story
House and museum is the only authenticated underground railroad stop in the state.
Jul 6th, 2022 by Lorin Cox, Wisconsin Public RadioThe Lady Murderer of Milwaukee
Anna Louise Sullivan poisoned her husband, stepson and others and was very jolly about it. Excerpt from ‘Historic Milwaukee Crimes.’
Mar 31st, 2022 by Carl Swanson