Holiday Family Discoveries

***Please note, events and activities are subject to change or cancellation. Please call ahead of your arrival.***

Drop-In Making: Kohl’s Art Studio
Sat & Sun, Ongoing | 10am to 4pm
Milwaukee Art Museum
414.224.3200 | mam.org
Drop in for family art making activities inspired by the Museum’s collection and exhibitions. The studio project changes each month to highlight new mediums and techniques.

Kohl’s Design It! Lab
Sat & Sun, Ongoing | 9am to 3:30pm
Discovery World 
414.765.9966 | discoveryworld.org
Bring the whole family to the Kohl’s Design It! Lab to make wonderfully creative projects that you can take home. Projects can take anywhere from 5-20 minutes.

Story Time in the Galleries
Sat, Ongoing | 10:30am to 11am
Milwaukee Art Museum
414.224.3200 | mam.org
Meet in Windhover Hall near the admission desks and walk with the reader to the galleries. Then listen to a story that relates to a work of art before creating a drawing inspired by what you have seen and heard.

Animal Encounters
Fri – Sun, Ongoing | 10am, 11am & 12pm
Discovery World 
414.765.9966 | discoveryworld.org
Meet Discovery World’s animal ambassadors and gain a better understanding of our Great Lakes ecosystem.

Kohl's Thank You Thursdays
Thu, November 6 & December 4 
10am to 5pm
Milwaukee Public Museum
414.278.2728 | mpm.edu
Enjoy free access to the permanent exhibits on the first Thursday of every month.

Community Access Day
Thu, November 20 & December 18 
9am to 7pm
Betty Brinn Children’s Museum
414.390.5437 | bbcmkids.org
All guests receive free admission on the third Thursday of every month.

The S.T.E.A.M. of Motorcycles —Science. Technology. Engineering. Art. Math. Motorcycles.
Sat, November 22 | 10am to 4pm
H-D Museum
414.287.2789 | h-dmuseum.com
Join the H-D Museum for a hands-on journey into the STEAM behind the machines! Designed for curious minds of all ages, this event blends creativity and learning through interactive exhibits, experiments and design challenges.

Native American Heritage
Sat, November 22 | 11am to 3pm
Milwaukee Public Museum
414.278.2728 | mpm.edu
Bring the whole family to learn about Native American heritage. Stop by the early learning classroom where Museum educators will read stories and do crafts that explore Indigenous cultures. The older learners can go on a 30 min. docent tour through MPM's Native American exhibits to learn about Indigenous foods. Included with admission.

Sci-Fi Family Day
Sun, November 23 | 9am to 3:30pm
Discovery World
414.765.9966 | discoveryworld.org
Dive into a universe of fun as you interact with droids, build epic Lego creations, and learn all about tabletop and board games. This exciting event is your chance to explore the fascinating intersection of STEM with the iconic characters and creations from your favorite sci-fi sagas. Perfect for fans of all ages, this is a day you won’t want to miss.

Code & Create Day
Sat, December 6 | 9am to 3pm
Discovery World 
414.765.9966 | discoveryworld.org
Explore the world of coding with fun introductory challenges designed to unleash your inner inventor.

Daniel M. Soref Planetarium & Dome Theater
Now through January 22
Milwaukee Public Museum
414.278.2728 | mpm.edu
From deep sea adventures to out-of-this-world stargazing and animal kingdom discoveries in the Serengeti, MPM’s giant-screen films take guests around the world.

Winter Break at Milwaukee Public Museum
December 22, December 29 – January 2
Milwaukee Public Museum
414.278.2728 | mpm.edu
Join MPM educators as they highlight some of their favorite frozen topics during winter break. Feel the furs that cover Arctic animals, discover how to tell apart horns, tusks and antlers, and explore the differences between the mammoths and mastodons that both called ancient Wisconsin home. Included with admission.