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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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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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