MAM After Dark Makes a Vibrant Return in 2025

MILWAUKEE, WI—November 12, 2024—MAM After Dark returns to the Milwaukee Art Museum with a series of after-hours events featuring live music and immersive activations—all to the familiar, creative themes attendees know and love. The Museum will host MAM After Dark on select Fridays, 7–11 p.m., transforming its space into Milwaukee’s artiest party and place to be for a late night with friends.

“There’s nothing quite like MAM After Dark when the energy of creativity and the community come together in our amazing space,” said Scott Schwebel, Chief Experience Officer. “I’m excited to bring one of Milwaukee’s most sought-after events back to the Museum.”

Decked out with a unique theme, the Museum will turn into a vibrant hub of art, music, and nightlife at MAM After Dark. Under the illuminated wings of the Burke Brise Soleil, each event includes performances from rising or established local talent and artful activations, bringing together creatives and art lovers for an unforgettable evening.

The series kicks off with MAM After Dark: Salsa Night on Friday, January 24, with dance performances and instruction by Mezclando Milwaukee, live music by flamenco guitarist Evan Christian and salsa band Orquesta Ayala, and more. The Museum’s collection and exhibition galleries will be open 7–10:30 p.m., during which time guests can venture into the galleries on a scavenger hunt to discover art made by Hispanic and Latinx artists. Light bites will be served at a chips and salsa bar in the Quadracci Pavilion, and additional festive food and drinks will be available for purchase at the bar in Windhover Hall and Museum Café.

Museum Members will enjoy discounted tickets, an exclusive MAM After Dark signature beverage, and access to the Member lounge—elevating the evening’s experience. Those who are not yet Members are encouraged to join to receive these festive benefits. Both Member and general admission tickets are available in advance, beginning today through January 24, 2025, or until they are sold out.

The first events in the series bring back fan-favorite themes. Following on the heels of MAM After Dark: Salsa Night will be MAM After Dark: New York Nights on Friday, February 21, and MAM After Dark: March Masquerade on Friday, March 21.

For more information about MAM After Dark, visit mam.org/after-dark.

MAM After Dark Admissions

$30 for general admission in advance
$35 for general admission at the door
$10 for Members in advance
$15 for Members at the door

Sponsors

Educators Credit Union

About the Milwaukee Art Museum

The Milwaukee Art Museum is an essential destination for art and architecture and a vital cultural resource that connects visitors to dynamic art experiences and one another. Housed in iconic buildings by Santiago Calatrava, Eero Saarinen, and David Kahler on a 24-acre lakefront campus, the Museum is Wisconsin’s largest art institution and home to both broad and deep collections, with exceptional holdings in American painting, sculpture, and decorative arts; conceptual and minimalist art; prints and drawings; European art from the Renaissance through the nineteenth century; photography and new media; modern and contemporary design; folk and self-taught art; and twentieth-century Haitian art. A bold symbol of Milwaukee’s ambition and forward-thinking vision, the Museum is a place for community building, education, and celebration that fosters creativity, free speech, and critical discourse for audiences of all ages and backgrounds. For more information, visit mam.org.

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.