Saturday, November 15 | 1pm – 2pm | Presented by: Jean Hoffmann Between 2012 and 2013, ten World War 2 veterans living in Kenosha County were interviewed as part of the Library of Congress World War 2 Veterans Project. Veterans shared their pre-war life, wartime experiences, and their return to civilian life after the war’s […]
Sunday, November 16 | Instructor: Leah Livingston | $72 ($90 for non-members) Session 1: 10:30am – 1pm | Register Here Session 2: 2pm – 4:30pm | Register Here Get into the holiday spirit with cookies, cocoa, and creativity! Join Leah Livingston, owner of Yaya’s Sweet Treats, for a festive cookie decorating class. Each participant will receive six […]
Every Wednesday Morning | 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 […]
Wednesday, November 19 | 6pm – 8pm | Instructor: Robert Girardi | $20 ($25 for non-members) | Register Here In the closing days of the siege of Petersburg in 1865, Phil Sheridan and Gouverneur K Warren were engaged in overlapping offensive operations. Warren seized the White Oak Road while Sheridan got bloodied at Dinwiddie Court House. […]
Old Abe and the 8th Wisconsin Friday, September 19 | 2:00pm – 3:30pm Old Abe, the eagle mascot of the 8th Wisconsin Infantry, traveled with the regiment and was present at over 30 battles and skirmishes that its soldiers participated in. By the end of the war, Old Abe was the most well-known animal mascot […]
Select Fridays | 2:00pm – 4:00pm Experiment with new techniques, unlock your artistic potential, and watch your ideas come to life in this monthly program. All materials included. Intended for ages 6-10. There is no cost to participate, but registration is strongly encouraged to ensure enough supplies for all participants. Children must be accompanied by an […]
Saturday, November 22 | 10am – 12pm | Instructor: Tiffany Knopow, MFA | $44 ($55 for non-members) | Register Here Create a set of beautiful candles in this fun and easy class. Participants will learn how to use dried flowers to adorn a set of candles, a perfect addition to your décor or a wonderful […]
Saturday, November 22 | 11am – 12pm | Free Presented at no cost by the Friends of the Museum Lucy loves animals, but her new dog, Willow, is nothing like her old dog: she gets into Lucy’s things, slobbers all over her, and never seems to stop barking! But when a magical elephant swaps their […]
Every Wednesday Morning | 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 […]
The Kenosha Public Museum, Civil War Museum, and Dinosaur Discovery Museum will be closed Thursday, November 27, for Thanksgiving.
Thanksgiving Weekend Kick off your holiday shopping with exclusive deals at our Members-Only Holiday Sale, happening at all three Museum locations Black Friday through Sunday. Members enjoy an extra 20%* off in addition to the usual 10% off on unique gifts, toys, and one-of-a-kind items. It’s the perfect way to find thoughtful presents while supporting your favorite museums! *Excludes […]
Friday, November 28, 2025 – Sunday, January 4, 2026 The Holiday Train returns to the Kenosha Public Museum lobby! Visit during regular museum hours to enjoy this festive display of model trains and holiday houses.
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