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Event Series Museum Munchkins

Museum Munchkins

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

Every Wednesday Morning through June 11  |  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 […]

Second Friday Lecture: William B. Britton and His Adventurous Life with the 8th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry (The Eagle Regiment)

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

Friday, January 10  |  12pm – 1 pm  |  Speaker: Mr. Dick Zimmermann Enrolling as a captain in a Janesville, Wisconsin volunteer infantry company, William Britton saw many of the Civil War’s most dramatic Western Theater campaigns and battles from 1861-1865. The presentation will highlight his exploits at Island #10, Corinth, Vicksburg, Red River Campaign, […]

Event Series Artsy Afternoons

Artsy Afternoons

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

Select Fridays  |  2:00pm – 4:00pm Explore 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 included. Intended for ages 5-10. There is no cost to participate, but registration is strongly encouraged to ensure enough supplies […]

Event Series Museum Munchkins

Museum Munchkins

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

Every Wednesday Morning through June 11  |  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 […]

Event Series SPARK!

SPARK! Five Senses

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

Friday, January 17  |  2:00pm – 3:30pm  SPARK! participants will use their five senses to make observations about historic objects, photographs, spices and sounds. Free, but registration required. Email spark@kenosha.org to sign up or for more information.

Girl Scout Cadettes: Forensic Investigators

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

Saturday, January 18  |  9:30am – 1:00pm  (check-in starts at 9:00am)  |  $30 per scout  |  Register Here Girl Scouts will learn about the exciting world of forensic science by examining fingerprints, recreating blood spatter patterns and extracting DNA. Meet and talk to real-life forensic investigators from the Kenosha Police Department! Earned Badges: Special Agent

He Had No Army: The Hornets Nest at Shiloh

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

Saturday, January 18  |  1pm – 2:30pm  |  Instructor: Tom Arliskas  |  $12 ($15 for non-members)  |  Register Here Author Tom Arliskas’ workshop will consider how the Federal Army was able to hold the position of the infamous Hornet’s Nest at the center of the Union lines for 6 hours during the first day of the […]

Finding Your Ancestry through Genealogy

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

Sunday, January 19  |  1pm – 2pm  |  Instructor: Jean Hoffman  |  $20 ($25 for non-members)  |  Register Here  If you wonder if you have a Civil War Ancestor, or if you’re trying to find their military records, this workshop is for you. The instructor has 5 “Yanks” and 2 “Rebs” in her family tree!  Find […]

Museums Closed Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Kenosha Public Museum 5500 1st Ave, Kenosha, WI, United States +2 more

The Kenosha Public Museum, Civil War Museum, and Dinosaur Discovery Museum will be closed Monday, January 20 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Event Series Museum Munchkins

Museum Munchkins

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

Every Wednesday Morning through June 11  |  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 […]

Fused Glass Workshop: Four-sided Candle Holder

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

Thursday, January 23  |  6:00pm – 8:30pm  |  Instructor: Jayne Herring  |  $56 ($70 for non-members)  |  Register Here Create a stunning 4-sided fused glass candle holder in this hands-on workshop! Learn the basics of cutting and arranging colorful glass pieces to craft your unique design. Perfect for beginners and seasoned glass artists alike, this workshop […]

Kindness in a Cup of Coffee

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

Thursday, January 23  |  6:30pm – 7:30pm  |  Presented by Doug Dammann and Steve Acker  One of the items that brought together the Civil War soldiers and sometimes led to moments of civility and understanding was coffee.   No single item of food or drink meant as much to Civil War soldiers.  They talked about […]

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