• Civil War Museum Media Club: Wide Awake: The Forgotten Force That Elected Lincoln and Spurred the Civil War by Jon Grinspan

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

    Tuesday, October 22  |  6:30pm – 8:00pm  |  $8 ($10 for non-members)  | Instructor: Doug Dammann  |  Register Here Jon Grinspan’s new book explores a political group known as the Wide Awakes and how their actions influenced the presidential election of 1860 and the coming of the Civil War.  The group began as fired-up young Northerners […]

  • Museum Munchkins

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

    Wednesday Mornings  |  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 registration […]

  • Dinos in the Dark

    Dinosaur Discovery Museum 5608 10th Ave, Kenosha, WI, United States

    Embark on a thrilling adventure through the Dinosaur Discovery Museum with a flashlight in hand! As you explore the museum’s skeletons, watch as the dinosaurs seem to come alive in the shadows, revealing their fascinating features. Don’t miss out on this popular event and secure your tickets today! $10 per person (child or adult), $8 […]

  • Exhibit Closing: Acrylic International 2nd Biennial Juried Exhibition

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

    Closes October 27, 2024 Touhey Gallery The Kenosha Public Museum proudly presents the Acrylic International 2nd Biennial Juried Exhibition, a celebration of contemporary acrylic art from talented artists around the globe. This exhibition showcases a diverse range of styles and techniques, highlighting the versatility and vibrancy of acrylic medium. Join us to experience a stunning […]

  • Exhibit Closing: Lemon Street Gallery: 25 Years of Creativity

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

    Closes October 27, 2024 Ruble Gallery Celebrate a quarter-century of artistic excellence with this special exhibition. This retrospective showcases the rich history and diverse talent of Lemon Street Gallery’s artists, featuring an array of mediums and styles. From painting and sculpture to mixed media and photography, explore the vibrant creativity that has defined this beloved […]

  • Museum Munchkins

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

    Wednesday Mornings  |  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 registration […]

  • Museum Munchkins

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

    Wednesday Mornings  |  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 registration […]

  • Second Friday Lecture: From Prison Guards to Prisoners: The Story of the Nineteenth Wisconsin

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

    Friday, November 8  |  12:00pm – 1:00pm  |  Speaker: Larry Desotell The presentation will track the history of this little known regiment from Wisconsin. After forming and training at Camp Utley in Racine, the regiment was stationed at Camp Randall to guard Confederate prisoners sent there after the Battle of Island No. 10 in April […]

  • Exhibit Opening: Rooted Visions

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

    November 9, 2024 – January 7, 2025 Touhey Gallery Rooted Visions presents 38 original artworks by African American artists from the American South. Featuring artwork from 1960 to 2016, this exhibit tells the story of these largely self-taught artists and what inspired their work and methods.

  • Workshop: Smoked Bread Basket

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

    Saturday, November 9  |  10:30am – 3:30pm  |  Instructor: Sandy Bulgrin  |  $60 ($75 for non-members)  |  Register Here This basket starts with a wood base. The sides are triple twined with smoked and natural round reed to create a spiral pattern up the side of the basket. All supplies included in workshop price.