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  • Ghost Hunting

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

    Are you intrigued by the supernatural? Ever dreamt of delving into a paranormal investigation? Join us at the Dinosaur Discovery Museum after hours for a spine-tingling experience. Listen to chilling tales of eerie happenings, examine evidence of the paranormal captured by real-life ghost hunters—including photographs and EVPs—and embark on your own investigation of the museum. […]

  • Blue paint stroke with text: "Acrylic International Biennial Juried Exhibition 2024" and "Kenosha Public Museum."

    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 […]

  • The Civil War Museum After Dark: Wide Awakes

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

    Wednesday, October 30  |  7:00pm – 8:00pm  |  Presenter: Doug Dammann  |  $16 ($20 for non-members)  |  Register Here Who were the Wide Awakes and why did they participate in nighttime torch-lit parades wearing special costumes? Why did the wounds of some soldiers glow after the Battle of Shiloh? Did Mary Todd Lincoln attend seances at […]

  • 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. 

  • Salute to Service

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

    Saturday, November 9  |  11:00am – 3:00pm  |  Free Honor and remember our Veterans at the Civil War Museum – past and present. At this free event, visitors will have the opportunity to interact with active and former members of the military through conversation and hands-on components that are sure to engage all ages. Visitors […]

  • An artist's hand painting blue watercolor over a sketch on paper.

    Fall Watercolor Techniques II

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

    Mondays, November 11 – December 16  |  10:30am – 1:30pm  |  Instructor: Barbara Farrell  |  $100 ($125 for 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, […]

  • Veterans Day Program

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

    Monday, November 11  |  11:00am – 12:00pm   Presented by Navy Club Ship 40. All branches of the armed forces are invited.