History

New Federal Rules May Require Public Museum to Remove Some Exhibits

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.

Native American Village Unearthed in Oshkosh Road Project

Native American Village Unearthed in Oshkosh Road Project

UWM archeologists are working to document the site.

George Marshall Clark Plaque Dedicated in Third Ward

George Marshall Clark Plaque Dedicated in Third Ward

Historic marker memorializes site of Milwaukee's only documented lynching.

Plenty of Horne: 1915 Wisconsin Case Could Be Key to Abortion Pill Battle
Plenty of Horne

1915 Wisconsin Case Could Be Key to Abortion Pill Battle

Texas ruling under review by US Supreme Court cited case involving Milwaukee physician.

How Will Museum Move Its Collections?

How Will Museum Move Its Collections?

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

Museum Unveils Future Exhibit All About Wisconsin

Museum Unveils Future Exhibit All About Wisconsin

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

Public Museum Returning Headdress to Forest County Potawatomi

Public Museum Returning Headdress to Forest County Potawatomi

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

MKE County: New Policy Would Require County To Study Demolishing The Domes
MKE County

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

Public Museum Picks Firms to Oversee New Museum’s Construction

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

New Public Museum Design Unveiled

New Public Museum Design Unveiled

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

Milton House Tells Wisconsin’s Underground Railroad Story

Milton House Tells Wisconsin’s Underground Railroad Story

House and museum is the only authenticated underground railroad stop in the state.

Book Excerpt: The Lady Murderer of Milwaukee
Book Excerpt

The Lady Murderer of Milwaukee

Anna Louise Sullivan poisoned her husband, stepson and others and was very jolly about it. Excerpt from ‘Historic Milwaukee Crimes.’