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New year, new adventures!

Explore black holes, learn about mummies, cheers with Granny, and so much more at the Museum in 2026!

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Ancient Civilizations

Ancient Egypt comes to life!

Join us for our first Greatest Hit: Ancient Civilizations, January 10-February 14, as we celebrate MPM's iconic exhibit Crossroads of Civilizations with special events, programs, and merchandise.

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Building the Future

Our new natural history museum, the Nature & Culture Museum of Wisconsin, will open in 2027 in downtown Milwaukee.

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MPM members enjoy FREE admission and exclusive access to special events.

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The Museum is available to rent for weddings, holiday parties, and more!

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Exhibits

MPM has three and a half floors of immersive exhibits that take you back in time and around the world.

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Research & Collections

Find out more about the 4 million objects in our collection.

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