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4th of July Museum Hours
Kenosha Public Museum 5500 1st Ave, Kenosha, WI, United StatesThe Kenosha Public Museum and Civil War Museum will be open Tuesday, July 4, 1pm-4pm. The Dinosaur Discovery Museum will be closed.
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The Shuttlesworth Project: A Fire You Can’t Put Out
Civil War Museum 5400 1st Ave, Kenosha, WI, United StatesFriday, July 7 | 6:30pm – 8:00pm | Speaker: Cassandra Griffen, Photojournalist Cassandra Griffen’s program will showcase her images of the foot soldiers of the Civil Rights Movement who, though largely unknown to the nation, served as integral parts of Reverend Fred Lee Shuttlesworth’s determination to undo Jim Crow laws in the South. These images will […]
Sensory Friendly Day at the Kenosha Public Museum
Kenosha Public Museum 5500 1st Ave, Kenosha, WI, United StatesSensory Friendly Days give visitors of all ages with complex developmental disabilities, sensory sensitivities, or on the autism spectrum a safe, comfortable environment to explore the museum exhibits during special hours before the museum opens to the general public. Where possible, our lights will be dimmed and the sound turned off. Signage will be posted […]
Summer Watercolor Techniques Workshop
Kenosha Public Museum 5500 1st Ave, Kenosha, WI, United StatesMondays, July 10 – August 14 | 10:30am – 1:30pm | Instructor: Barbara Farrell | $100 ($125 non-members) | Register Here Designed for painters of all skill levels. Each of the six sessions will begin with a demonstration showcasing a technique of the day. Students are instructed on color mixing, application and removal, brush strokes, and […]
Summer Camp: Archaeology Expedition
Kenosha Public Museum 5500 1st Ave, Kenosha, WI, United StatesTuesday, July 11 – Thursday, July 13 | 10am – 12pm | $60 ($48 members) What secrets are hidden from the past? Explore the science of archaeology through hands-on activities, discover ancient cultures through stories and artifacts and solve mysteries from history just like real archaeologists! Register for Ages 5 – 6 | Register for Ages 7 […]
Fused Glass Workshop: Round Dish
Kenosha Public Museum 5500 1st Ave, Kenosha, WI, United StatesThursday, July 13 | 6:00pm – 8:30pm | Instructor: Jayne Herring | $52 ($65 non-members) | Register Here Create a decorative fused glass round dish. All supplies are included in the workshop price.
Second Friday Lecture: Theodore Roosevelt and the Civil War
Civil War Museum 5400 1st Ave, Kenosha, WI, United StatesFriday, July 14 | 12:00pm – 1:00pm | Speaker: Calvin Watts, Academic Advisor, UW-Parkside Only two years old when Fort Sumter was fired upon, Theodore Roosevelt would spend the rest of his life reckoning with, and trying to live up to, the legacy of the Civil War generation. Acutely aware of the sacrifices made by those […]
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Museum Crawl
Kenosha Public Museum 5500 1st Ave, Kenosha, WI, United StatesFriday, July 14 | 6:00pm - 10:00pm | $52 ($65 non-members) | Register Here Kenosha's favorite progressive museum party is back! Make your way through our three museum stops, sampling delicious food and beer from local restaurants and breweries, while enjoying live music and playing crazy games we'd never usually allow indoors. Must be 21+ […]
Summer Camp: Making Art
Kenosha Public Museum 5500 1st Ave, Kenosha, WI, United StatesTuesday, July 18 – Thursday, July 20 | 10am – 12pm | $60 ($48 members) Anyone can be an artist, all you have to do is create! Learn about different forms of art and unleash your creativity! Register for Ages 5 – 6 | Register for Ages 7 – 10
Summer Acrylic Painting Beginner and Beyond II
Kenosha Public Museum 5500 1st Ave, Kenosha, WI, United StatesSaturdays, July 22 – August 12 | 10:30am – 12:30pm | Instructor: Kathy Laybourn | $76 ($95 non-members) | Register Here Be enchanted with texture and color in acrylic paint. Students will learn how to construct a painting by determining basic composition, blocking in the underlying dark, middle, and light values, and layering color. Students […]
TWSA Gallery Talk with Lenox Wallace
Kenosha Public Museum 5500 1st Ave, Kenosha, WI, United StatesJoin a painter represented in the Transparent Watercolor Society of America and see the annual exhibition, now in its 47th year, through the eyes of an artist. earn techniques, discuss composition, and ask any questions you have about the art form.
Summer Camp: Wizarding World
Kenosha Public Museum 5500 1st Ave, Kenosha, WI, United StatesTuesday, August 1 – Thursday, August 3 | 10am – 12pm | $60 ($48 members) Catch the Hogwarts Express from Platform 9 3/4 straight to the Kenosha Public Museum where we’ll be hosting all your favorite wizarding classes and exploring topics like biology, chemistry, art, and sports! Register for Ages 5 – 6 | Register for Ages […]
