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 Streets of Old Milwaukee and European Village exhibits will close for the day at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 30, Saturday, August 1, and Saturday, August 8.
Museum Café
Museum Café
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Coffee Kiosk
The Coffee Kiosk on the Museum's Ground Floor is temporarily closed.
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.