Wednesdays through Mondays
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Members-Only Perk:
Early access on Saturdays and Sundays, from 9-10 a.m.
Closed Dates
Tuesdays
Independence Day
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Eve (Open until 3 p.m.)
Christmas Day
Some specimens and artifacts have been or will be taken off display in 2026 to prepare them for the new museum. You can review the list of notable items here.
The Exploring Life on Earth exhibit will close for the day at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 17.
Milwaukee Public Museum's exhibit floors will close at 1 p.m. on Saturday, October 24 in preparation for the Halloween Hauntings members-only event. Click here to take advantage of discounted admission for that day.
Museum Café
Museum Café
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Coffee Kiosk
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
The Museum Café is currently open. In addition to the items in our café, visitors are welcome to bring their own food to enjoy in our cafeteria.
Dome Theater Concessions
Saturdays, Sundays,
and Kohl's Thank You Thursdays
10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Gift Shops
The Museum Marketplace is open during Museum hours of operation.
The Haymarket Candy Store is open during the following hours:
- Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- Fridays: 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- Saturdays and Sundays: 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- Kohl's Thank You Thursdays: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.