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 […]
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 […]
Thursday, December 4 | 6:30pm – 8:30pm | Instructor: Beth Dankert | $68 ($85 for non-members) | Register Here Get into the holiday spirit with the fresh scent of evergreens! Join Beth Dankert as she shares her years of expertise in creating festive porch pots. Using freshly cut evergreens sourced from Merrill, Wisconsin—including fir, pine, and […]
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 […]
Celebrate the Christmas season with the Kenosha Public Museums! This dual event features activities for all ages at both the Kenosha Public Museum and Civil War Museum, including performances, crafts, trades demonstrations, a hot cocoa bar, a vendor market, and a one-day-only pop-up women’s fashion exhibit. At the Kenosha Public Museum, peruse the wares of […]
Sunday, December 7 | 11am – 1pm Join us for a commemorative ceremony honoring the brave men and women affected by the attack on Pearl Harbor led by Navy Ship Club 40. All are welcome to attend and pay tribute to this pivotal moment in history.
Tuesday, December 9 | 6:30pm – 8pm | Instructor: Doug Dammann | $8 ($10 for non-members) | Register Here Long overshadowed by the American Civil War, the Mexican-American War (1846–1848) has received significantly less attention from historians, partly because of its questionable origin and controversial outcome. The contributors to this volume, however, argue that the Mexican-American […]
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 […]
Thursday, December 11 | 6pm – 8:30pm | Instructor: Anna Wolff | $68 ($85 for non-members) | Adults 21+ | Register Here Bring your broken costume jewelry, mis-paired earrings, and sentimental brooches to repurpose them into a whimsical and cheerful framed Christmas tree that you will cherish each holiday season. Enjoy a glass of wine and […]
Friday, December 12 | 12pm – 1pm | Presented by: Charlie Banks One of the aspects that makes the American Civil War one of the first modern wars was the use of railroads. Railroads were vital lifelines for armies because they were the fastest and most efficient way to transport soldiers and supplies. Because of this, […]
Saturday, December 13 | 10am - 5pm | Kenosha Public Museum Older than dinosaurs—and more threatened than threatening—sharks are spectacular, surprising, and often misunderstood. Dive into the world of this amazingly diverse group of animals in the new exhibition, The World of Sharks. The World of Sharks is organized by the American Museum of Natural History, New York […]
Saturday, December 13 | 10:00am – 12:30pm | Civil War Museum | $35 per scout | Register Here Registration opens at 9:30am Travel back in time and explore customs and traditions amongst women and girls during Victorian America. Learn about the challenges and triumphs of being a girl in this era by accomplishing a creative […]
Saturday, December 13 | 10:30am – 2:30pm | Instructor: Beth Dugan | $44 ($55 for non-members) | Register Here Dive into the art of embroidery with this vibrant felt workshop! In this class, you’ll master essential stitches like the straight stitch, stem stitch, back stitch, satin stitch, fishbone, and French knots, all while creating beautiful, textured […]
Sunday, December 14 | 1pm – 3pm Sunday, December 21 | 1pm – 3pm Santa has been hard at work getting ready for the holiday season—but even he deserves a break! On December 14 and 21, he’s stopping by the Civil War Museum for a special visit. Drop in anytime between 1:00 and 3:00 to say hello, […]
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 […]
Thursday, December 18 | 6pm – 8pm | Instructor: Kathy Laybourn | $40 ($50 for non-members) | Adults 21+ | Register Here Students will work from a festive still-life of packages, bows, and oversized ornaments to finish a painting in the light-hearted class. Add sparkling snowflakes to finish your artwork. No prior painting experience necessary. All supplies […]
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 […]
Sunday, December 14 | 1pm – 3pm Sunday, December 21 | 1pm – 3pm Santa has been hard at work getting ready for the holiday season—but even he deserves a break! On December 14 and 21, he’s stopping by the Civil War Museum for a special visit. Drop in anytime between 1:00 and 3:00 to say hello, […]
The Kenosha Public Museum, Civil War Museum, and Dinosaur Discovery Museum will be closed the following days: Wednesday, December 24 - Closed Thursday, December 25 - Closed Wednesday, December 31 - Closed Thursday, January 1 - Closed
The Kenosha Public Museum, Civil War Museum, and Dinosaur Discovery Museum will be closed the following days: Wednesday, December 24 - Closed Thursday, December 25 - Closed Wednesday, December 31 - Closed Thursday, January 1 - Closed
Tuesday, December 30 | 10am – 12pm | $15 ($20 for non-member) | Register Here Take a break from Winter Break! Did you know that dinosaur fossils have been found on every single continent on Earth? Even Antarctica! Join the Kenosha Public Museum for a morning of fun, learning about dinosaurs from the Arctic and […]
The Kenosha Public Museum, Civil War Museum, and Dinosaur Discovery Museum will be closed the following days: Wednesday, December 24 - Closed Thursday, December 25 - Closed Wednesday, December 31 - Closed Thursday, January 1 - Closed
The Kenosha Public Museum, Civil War Museum, and Dinosaur Discovery Museum will be closed the following days: Wednesday, December 24 - Closed Thursday, December 25 - Closed Wednesday, December 31 - Closed Thursday, January 1 - Closed