Museums Closed Thanksgiving
Civil War Museum 5400 1st Ave, Kenosha, WI, United States +2 moreThe Kenosha Public Museum, Civil War Museum, and Dinosaur Discovery Museum will be closed Thursday, November 23 for Thanksgiving.
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Upcoming Programs & Events
Museum Store Members Only Sale
Kenosha Public Museum 5500 1st Ave, Kenosha, WI, United States +2 moreFriday, November 24 - Sunday, November 26 Kenosha Public Museum, Civil War Museum, and Dinosaur Discovery Museum Friends of the Museum members get 20% off in addition to the 10% member discount for a total of 30% off all purchases*. *Excludes consignments, books, and media.
Workshop: Fall Watercolor Techniques II
Kenosha Public Museum 5500 1st Ave, Kenosha, WI, United StatesMondays, November 27 – December 18 | 10:30am – 1:30pm | Instructor: Barbara Farrell | $72 ($90 non-members) | Register Here Designed for painters of all skill levels. Each of the four sessions will begin with a demonstration showcasing a technique of the day. Students are instructed on color mixing, application and removal, brush strokes, and […]
Museum Munchkins
Kenosha Public Museum 5500 1st Ave, Kenosha, WI, United StatesJoin 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!
Workshop: Holiday Planter
Kenosha Public Museum 5500 1st Ave, Kenosha, WI, United StatesThursday, November 30 | 6:30pm – 8:30pm | Instructor: Beth Dankert | Register Here Get into the holiday spirit by creating an outdoor holiday planter. Beth will have all the greens, bows, and planters you’ll need to create this lovely outdoor arrangement. Please bring your own gloves and clippers to class.
Artsy Afternoon: Stamping Recycled Wrapping Paper
Kenosha Public Museum 5500 1st Ave, Kenosha, WI, United StatesExplore the amazing world of art through the eyes of artists and see how their artwork can inspire your own. Try new techniques and get your creativity flowing. All materials are included in this free program. Register Here
Shibori Furoshiki: Japanese Reusable Wrapping “Paper”
Kenosha Public Museum 5500 1st Ave, Kenosha, WI, United StatesFriday, December 1 | 6:00pm – 8:00pm | Instructor: Tiffany Knopow | $52 ($65 non-members) | Register Here Did you know that most wrapping paper is coated in plastic which makes it impossible to recycle? Furoshiki is cloth used to wrap gifts in Japan and is both reusable and beautiful. This fabric can be used to […]
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International Holiday: A Cultural Christmas Celebration
Kenosha Public Museum 5500 1st Ave, Kenosha, WI, United StatesSaturday, December 2 | 10:00am – 3:00pm | Free Celebrate the holidays with an international twist, by eating, shopping, and celebrating your way around the world while supporting local crafters and cultural organizations. Enjoy festive musical performances, a hot cocoa and toppings bar, and family activities throughout the afternoon.
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Victorian Christmas
Civil War Museum 5400 1st Ave, Kenosha, WI, United StatesSaturday, December 2 | 10:00am – 4:00pm | Free Step back in time and celebrate Christmas traditions from the Victorian era. This museum-wide program features an afternoon of holiday music, living history presentations, special displays, dancing, crafts, and activities that explore how Upper Midwestern soldiers and civilians celebrated the Christmas season before and during the […]
Museum Munchkins
Kenosha Public Museum 5500 1st Ave, Kenosha, WI, United StatesJoin 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!
Workshop: Fused Glass Fluted Dish
Kenosha Public Museum 5500 1st Ave, Kenosha, WI, United StatesThursday, December 7 | 6:00pm – 8:30pm | Instructor: Jayne Herring | $52 ($65 non-members) | Register Here Create a one-of-a-kind dish for jewelry, spare change, or just for decoration. All supplies are included in the workshop price.
Second Friday Lecture: Fit for Duty: The Veteran Reserve Corps in the Civil War and Reconstruction
Civil War Museum 5400 1st Ave, Kenosha, WI, United StatesFriday, December 8 | 12:00pm – 1:00pm | Speaker: Dr. Steven Goldman Described by the Indiana Adjutant General “as unusual a fighting force as the United States ever armed and equipped for action,” the dreadfully-named, preposterously uniformed Invalid Corps came into existence in April 1863, and within a year became the Veteran Reserve Corps (VRC). […]
