MAM Announces the Return of Art in Bloom, April 1619, 2026

MILWAUKEE, WI—February 13, 2026—This April, step inside spring. Art in Bloom returns to the Milwaukee Art Museum April 16–19, filling the galleries with vibrant floral installations inspired by works from the collection. For four days only, visitors are invited to an immersive celebration of the season’s arrival and to experience art through fresh color, scent, and movement.

This year, Art in Bloom coincides with the reopening of the Museum’s refreshed Modern Wing, making this spring an especially rich moment to visit. Reopening March 15, the renewed galleries present the Museum’s celebrated collection of 20th-century art in a new installation that traces defining modern movements from German Expressionism and postwar abstraction to the bold color and form of Georgia O’Keeffe, Gabriele Münter, and Barbara Hepworth. New juxtapositions and expanded stories invite visitors to rediscover familiar favorites and encounter modernism in fresh ways—an experience that pairs naturally with Art in Bloom’s floral interpretations throughout the Museum.

“Spring is a moment of renewal at the Museum, and Art in Bloom captures that feeling beautifully,” said Kim Sajet, Donna and Donald Baumgartner Director of the Milwaukee Art Museum. “With the galleries filled with floral interpretations and the reopening of our refreshed Modern Wing, visitors are invited to experience the collection in a way that feels fresh, joyful, and entirely unique to this moment.”

Art in Bloom unfolds across four days with floral installations throughout the galleries, special programs, and evening events that offer new ways to experience the Museum. From daytime exploration to after-hours moments and a one-night-only Floral Fashion Show, visitors can plan a spring visit that fits their schedule and interests.

See the Galleries in Full Bloom!
Dozens of regional floral designers transform the Museum with art-inspired arrangements that offer fresh perspectives on favorite works. An Awards Ceremony takes place on Thursday, April 16, at 6 p.m., recognizing standout floral designs. Throughout the event, visitors are invited to vote for their favorites, with daily People’s Choice Awards awarded to popular designs.

Floral Fashion Show, Friday, April 17, 7 p.m.
The runway comes alive during the Floral Fashion Show, featuring chic floral gowns and accessories designed by local florists and fashion designers. This after-hours experience blends fashion, floristry, and performance. A separate ticket is required, visit mam.org/bloom for more information.

After Hours, Saturday, April 18, 4–11 p.m.
Explore the Museum after hours with live music, art-inspired floral installations, and a social, evening atmosphere.

Create Together in the Kohl’s Art Studio, Fri –Sun
The Kohl’s Art Studio will be open during Museum hours, Friday through Sunday. Visitors of all ages are encouraged to drop in for hands-on art-making activities.

Plan Ahead—Tickets are Limited
Timed-entry tickets are required, and popular days and special events often sell out. Museum Members receive early access, special pricing, and added benefits throughout the weekend.

Tickets go on sale to Members beginning February 5 at 10 a.m. Those who are not yet Members are encouraged to join! General admission tickets will be available to all February 25 at 10 a.m.

For more information, visit mam.org/bloom.

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2026 Art in Bloom Installation Florists

Alt’s

Bank of Flowers

Belle Fiori Florist

Bonnie White Flower Design

Chelsey Walker Creative

Current Habitat

Da Vinci Rose Flower Co.

F|XP – Floral Expressions

Flowers by Cammy

Flowers for Dreams

Garland Alliance, Inc.

Ikebana International Milwaukee Chapter 22

Jaimer’s Floral

Kathy’s 2nd Chance Plants

La Terre

La Tulipe Design Studio

Leigh Rice Design & Flower Co.

Linda Laake Designs

Locker’s Florist

Malleys Blooms

Pocket & Posey

Riverside Botanicals

Shady Lane Greenhouses, Inc.

Star & Petal Florals

The Botanical Collective

The Flower Garden

The Flower Mill

Waukesha Floral & Greenhouse

Whitefish Bay Garden Club

Zinndahlia Designs

2026 Art in Bloom Fashion Show Florists

Ahtothejay

Belle Fiori Florist

Da Vinci Rose Flower Co.

elleAndree

F|XP – Floral Expressions

Flowers for Dreams

Grandpa Frank’s Flower Market

Kathy’s 2nd Chance Plants

Lucky Girl Florals

Made by Moriah

Malleys Blooms

Parkway Floral

Sendik’s Home, Franklin

The Botanical Collective

Wildflower and Wren Studio

WWP Design and Decor

Art in Bloom Admissions

Timed-entry tickets are needed for Art in Bloom!

Adults, early purchase $40/$15 Members

Adults, walk-up $45/$20 Members

Member kids under 18 Free

Students, seniors, military, teachers $30

Kids 12 and under Free, thanks to an anonymous donor

Support
Supporting Sponsor
Falk Ruvin Gallagher

Contributing Sponsor
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport

Media Sponsor
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

The Museum thanks the Floral Fashion Show’s Supporting Sponsor Molly Gallagher of the Falk Ruvin Gallagher Team/Keller Williams, Event Planning, Design & Production Partner Events by Design and returning Partner Fashion Fest MKE for their collaboration.

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.