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Exhibit Opening: Transparent Watercolor Society of America 49th Annual National Juried Exhibition

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

May 3, 2025 – August 3, 2025 Ruble and Touhey Gallery Experience the brilliance and versatility of watercolor at the 49th Annual National Juried Exhibition presented by the Transparent Watercolor Society of America. This prestigious exhibition showcases the finest in transparent watercolor from artists across the country, celebrating innovation, technique, and creativity in the medium. From bold landscapes […]

Event Series Museum Munchkins

Museum Munchkins

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

Every Wednesday Morning through June 11  |  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 […]

Second Friday Lecture: New Philadelphia, Illinois: Seven Ways to Freedom

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

Friday, May 9  |  12pm – 1pm  |  Presented by Dr. Kate Williams-McWorter and Dr. Gerald McWorter From a distance, New Philadelphia looked like a typical Illinois pioneer town of the mid-1800s. But New Philadelphia was not a typical pioneer town. As travelers got closer, they would find a small but bustling community where Black […]

Workshop: Air Dry Clay

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

Saturdays, May 10 and 17  |  10:30am -1:00pm  |  Instructor: Kathy Laybourn  |  $70 ($84 for non-members)  |  Register Here  Learn the basics of sculpting and crafting with this versatile material. Throughout this two-day workshop, you’ll explore a variety of techniques to shape and mold your own unique creations. In the second session, bring your artwork […]

Workshop: Hand Embroidery: Scandinavian Bird

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

Saturdays, May 10 and May 17  |  10:30am – 2:30pm  |  Instructor: Beth Dugan  |  $70 ($84 for non-members)  |  Register Here Join this class to learn basic embroidery stitches or expand your repertoire and create a finished lavender-scented warming pillow. Explore the world of silk embroidery through straight, outline, stem, split stitches, French Knots, Satin […]

Event Series Museum Munchkins

Museum Munchkins

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

Every Wednesday Morning through June 11  |  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 […]

Event Series Artsy Afternoons

Artsy Afternoons

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

Select Fridays  |  2:00pm – 4:00pm Experiment with new techniques, unlock your artistic potential, and watch your ideas come to life in this monthly program. All materials included. Intended for ages 6-10. There is no cost to participate, but registration is strongly encouraged to ensure enough supplies for all participants. Children must be accompanied by an […]

Event Series SPARK!

SPARK!

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

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 an email to spark@kenosha.org Kindness in a Cup of Coffee Friday, March 21  |  2:00pm – 3:30pm  No single item of […]

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Family Fossil Hunting

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

Saturday, May 17  |  1pm – 3pm  |  $8 ($10 for non-members)  |  Register Here Meet at the Kenosha Public Museum Join Curator of Education, Nick Wiersum, as we explore the local fossils of Kenosha’s lakeshore. Meet at the Kenosha Public Museum to learn about the prehistoric life that called this area home, discuss how to […]

Morning Tai Chi on the Mezzanine

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

Mondays, May 19 through June 30*  |  9am – 10am  |  Instructor: Sharry Flaherty  |  $52 ($65 for non-members)  |  Register Here *No Class on Memorial Day Enjoy the sunshine over the lake as you practice the gentle movements of Tai Chi from the warmth of the museum’s mezzanine. Tai Chi is a slow moving mind […]

Event Series Museum Munchkins

Museum Munchkins

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

Every Wednesday Morning through June 11  |  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 […]

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