MPM is in the process of building a new, 200,000-sq. ft. natural history museum in downtown Milwaukee, set to open in early 2027. Learn about the latest construction milestones, visitor experience announcements, behind-the-scenes packing efforts, and more:
Milwaukee Public Museum announced that it will change its name to the Nature & Culture Museum of Wisconsin and adopt a new logo when it opens the doors to its new home at the corner of North Sixth Street and West McKinley Avenue in downtown Milwaukee in 2027.
Milwaukee Public Museum’s (MPM) Third Floor Asia gallery, which explores the cultures and natural landscapes of the world’s largest continent, will be temporarily closed to the public beginning Monday, April 7, 2025, as part of the next phase of packing for our new Museum.
As construction progresses at the Future Museum in downtown Milwaukee, the exterior of the Museum is coming to life in Germantown. Stonecast Products, Inc. is developing 670 precast panels for the Future Museum’s exterior, which will be installed later this year.
Architecture and Amenities
Inspired by the unique rock formations at Mill Bluff State Park in central Wisconsin as well as the confluence of Milwaukee's three rivers, the architectural design of the Future Museum will stoke curiosity and wonder and serve as a gathering place for learners of all ages and backgrounds to come together. Learn more about the inspired design and view high-resolution renderings of our new home:
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Exhibit Galleries and Visitor Experiences
The Museum's five permanent galleries will feature several exhibits that explore the interconnectedness of nature and culture under their broader gallery theme. The exhibits will build upon and reimagine the iconic moments and visitor experiences at the current Museum, showcasing many of the 4 million priceless objects and specimens.
Click the buttons below to view design concepts of the Future Museum's exhibit galleries:
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