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Milwaukee Public Museum    

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The Milwaukee Public Museum is a natural and human history museum in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The museum was chartered in 1882 and …

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Aug 15, 2024
Sound in museum was startlingly loud and discordant. This made it hard to focus because there was constant strange noise behind and all around. This could be a problem for people with autism or PTSD… Full review by mangokayakgrrl
Aug 9, 2024
We went with our 2 teens. It’s quite costly to visit as it was over 90$ for our family. This is a very large museum and we didn’t even get to see it all before we had to head out. They have extensive… Full review by sokara78
Aug 6, 2024
This is one of the best museums I have ever been to and I have been to museums all over the United States, including the Smithsonian. I spent 4 hours there and still didn't go to one sectiion. The … Full review by Joyce J
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The Milwaukee Public Museum is a natural and human history museum in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The museum was cha…
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The Milwaukee Public Museum is a huge complex devoted to natural history and anthropology. It also houses an IMAX theater …
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The Milwaukee Public Museum was chartered in 1882 and opened to the public in 1884; it is a non-profit organization operated by the Milwa…
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Facts

Established:1882
Located:800 West Wells Street
Owner:MPM, Inc.
Visitors:500,000-600,000 annually
President:Dr. Ellen Censky
Type:Public museum

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Can you take pictures specifically in the butterfly exhibit?
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Yes, I took a lot.
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can you bring in your own food/snacks and a backpack to carry them in? if so, is there a place to eat if you don't go to …
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can you bring in your own food/snacks and a backpack to carry them in? if so, is there a place to eat if you don't go to their cafe or coffee shop? thanks!
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There are benches in the exhibit area where yo can take a break but I don't think you can have food. You will have to come down and have your food at cafe/lunch area.
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I am visiting the area for business thought I might shop by how long do I need to see the exhibits?
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I agree with previous responses. Start with 1 1/2 hours, but anticipate 4-5. It has a lot of great exhibits.
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admission price?
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We belong to the ASTC Travel Passport Program (by way of a membership in Lake Superior Zoo). If you travel around in different states, it might be worth a membership in …
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We belong to the ASTC Travel Passport Program (by way of a membership in Lake Superior Zoo). If you travel around in different states, it might be worth a membership in something near you that is part of the ASTC program & allows you to visit other attractions for free or maybe 1/2 price. In this case, our admission was free. Our membership in the closest zoo to us also gave us 1/2 price admission at our zoos around the country (and a few in Canada too). As a retiree, it makes it much easier for us when we travel.
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Frequently asked questions

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Can I buy tickets online?
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Tickets can be purchased online here. Please visit during the day indicated on your ticket.
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You can visit this place with your friends and family members
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Visit on the first Thursday of the month for a few extra hours of exploring when the museum is open from 9 a. m
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The museum also offers fun events for small children to adults, including sci-fi movie fests and alien world exhibits
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Admission is free to residents of milwaukee county on mondays and to milwaukee county jurors at all times
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In addition to first Thursday free days, there are additional special free admission days
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To really make sense of what the spot offers its guests, you must see it with your own eyes
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Tickets start at $18 for adults, $12 for children ages 4 to 13, and $14 for seniors, students, and the military
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The place is loved for its planetarium and dome theatre which is a highlight for children
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One other highlight is the butterfly garden, where children and adults alike will be delighted to find a room full of live butterflies!
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Explore the two-story rain forest, and examine the levels of tropical life from the ground to the treetops
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Visitors to the museum can see museum exhibits, attend events at the museum, and access museum educational programs
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For more information about new exhibits and special events, visit the museum's website
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Besides the permanent exhibitions and other ones that are only temporary, the museum has a planetarium and imax room
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Butterflies fly free in their own enclosed habitat, and visitors can walk among them
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