• Second Friday Lecture: Lee Beseiged

    Civil War Museum 5400 1st Ave, Kenosha, WI, United States

    Friday, January 9  |  12pm – 1pm  |  Presented by: Mr. John Horn The nine-month siege of Petersburg was the longest continuous operation of the Civil War. Large-scale Union “offensives”—grand maneuvers that triggered some of the large-scale battles—broke the monotony of siege warfare. John Horn’s program and book, Lee Beseiged, provide explanations for the context and […]

  • SPARK!

    SPARK! It’s Cold Out There!

    Civil War Museum 5400 1st Ave, Kenosha, WI, United States

    SPARK! programs are designed for people in the early-to-mid stages of memory loss to visit with their family and care partners. This monthly program engages participants in lively conversations, storytelling, object handling, and other multi-sensory activities that relate. Space is limited so reservations are appreciated. For more information or to register, please call 262-653-4432 or send […]

  • Winter Acrylic Painting Beginner and Beyond

    Kenosha Public Museum 5500 1st Ave, Kenosha, WI, United States

    Saturdays, January 10 – January 31  |  10:30am – 12:30pm  |  Instructor: Kathy Laybourn  |  $80 ($100 for non-members)  |  Register Here Be enchanted with texture and color in acrylic paint! Students will learn how to construct a painting by determining basic composition, blocking in the underlying dark, middle, and light values, and layering color. […]

  • Museum Munchkins

    Museum Munchkins

    Kenosha Public Museum 5500 1st Ave, Kenosha, WI, United States

    Every Wednesday Morning  |  9:30am – 10:00am  |  Free Join Mr. Nick for songs, stories, and activities designed to get you and your preschooler excited about natural science and the world around us. Every week we learn together about a new animal, so there’s ALWAYS something new to discover, for kids and adults alike! No […]

  • Workshop: Along the Keenesaw Line

    Civil War Museum 5400 1st Ave, Kenosha, WI, United States

    Saturday, January 17  |  1:00pm – 2:30pm  |  Presented by: Mr. Dave Powell  |  $20 ($25 for non-members)  |  Register Here This class will examine the fighting at Kennesaw Mountain between June 21 and June 27, 1864, including the battles of Kolb’s Farm, June 22, and the Federal attacks against Pigeon and Cheatham Hills on June […]

  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day – Museums Closed

    Kenosha Public Museum 5500 1st Ave, Kenosha, WI, United States +2 more

    The Kenosha Public Museum, Civil War Museum, and Dinosaur Discovery Museum will be closed on Monday, January 19, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

  • Museum Munchkins

    Museum Munchkins

    Kenosha Public Museum 5500 1st Ave, Kenosha, WI, United States

    Every Wednesday Morning  |  9:30am – 10:00am  |  Free Join Mr. Nick for songs, stories, and activities designed to get you and your preschooler excited about natural science and the world around us. Every week we learn together about a new animal, so there’s ALWAYS something new to discover, for kids and adults alike! No […]

  • Winter Watercolor Techniques

    Kenosha Public Museum 5500 1st Ave, Kenosha, WI, United States

    Mondays, January 26 – March 2  |  10:30am – 1:30pm  |  Instructor: Barbara Farrell  |  $104 ($130 for non-members)  |  Register Here Designed for painters of all skill levels, come explore the magic of watercolor painting. Each of the six sessions will begin with a demonstration showcasing the technique of the day. Students are instructed […]

  • Museum Munchkins

    Museum Munchkins

    Kenosha Public Museum 5500 1st Ave, Kenosha, WI, United States

    Every Wednesday Morning  |  9:30am – 10:00am  |  Free Join Mr. Nick for songs, stories, and activities designed to get you and your preschooler excited about natural science and the world around us. Every week we learn together about a new animal, so there’s ALWAYS something new to discover, for kids and adults alike! No […]

  • Workshop: Fused Glass 2 Nightlights

    Kenosha Public Museum 5500 1st Ave, Kenosha, WI, United States

    Thursday, January 29  |  6:00pm – 8:30pm  |  Instructor: Jayne Herring  |  $60 ($75 for non-members)  |  Register Here Create two one-of-a-kind fused glass nightlights in this hands-on workshop. Using colorful glass pieces, you’ll design and assemble your own unique patterns while learning the basics of glass cutting, layering, and fusing. Your finished designs will be […]

  • PBS‘ The American Revolution Screening

    Civil War Museum 5400 1st Ave, Kenosha, WI, United States

    Friday, January 30  |  12:00pm – 1:15pm  |  Free, registration appreciated  |  Register Here The Kenosha Civil War Museum and Milwaukee PBS invite you to a special screening of Ken Burns’ The American Revolution. This event highlights the pivotal military decisions, hardships, and heroic acts that shaped the nation’s fight for independence, offering a powerful look at the war […]