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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 […]

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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 […]

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The Civil War Museum After Dark: Wide Awakes

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 […]

Event Series 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. 

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Salute to Service

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 […]

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.

Event Series 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 […]

Workshop: Feather Printed Tea Towel

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

Wednesday, November 13  |  6:30pm – 8:30pm  |  Instructor: Tiffany Knopow, MFA  |  $40 ($50 for non-members)  |  Register Here  Make your mark on some tea towels with this creative printing process.  Learn some tips and tricks for using stencils and printing feathers on tea-dyed towels. These towels make a great hostess gift for Thanksgiving dinner […]

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