Friday, November 24 - Sunday, November 26 Kenosha Public Museum, Civil War Museum, and Dinosaur Discovery Museum Friends of the Museum members get 20% off in addition to the 10% member discount for a total of 30% off all purchases*. *Excludes consignments, books, and media.
Mondays, November 27 – December 18 | 10:30am – 1:30pm | Instructor: Barbara Farrell | $72 ($90 non-members) | Register Here Designed for painters of all skill levels. Each of the four sessions will begin with a demonstration showcasing a technique of the day. Students are instructed on color mixing, application and removal, brush strokes, and […]
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!
Thursday, November 30 | 6:30pm – 8:30pm | Instructor: Beth Dankert | Register Here Get into the holiday spirit by creating an outdoor holiday planter. Beth will have all the greens, bows, and planters you’ll need to create this lovely outdoor arrangement. Please bring your own gloves and clippers to class.
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 are included in this free program. Register Here
Friday, December 1 | 6:00pm – 8:00pm | Instructor: Tiffany Knopow | $52 ($65 non-members) | Register Here Did you know that most wrapping paper is coated in plastic which makes it impossible to recycle? Furoshiki is cloth used to wrap gifts in Japan and is both reusable and beautiful. This fabric can be used to […]
Saturday, December 2 | 10:00am – 3:00pm | Free Celebrate the holidays with an international twist, by eating, shopping, and celebrating your way around the world while supporting local crafters and cultural organizations. Enjoy festive musical performances, a hot cocoa and toppings bar, and family activities throughout the afternoon.
Saturday, December 2 | 10:00am – 4:00pm | Free Step back in time and celebrate Christmas traditions from the Victorian era. This museum-wide program features an afternoon of holiday music, living history presentations, special displays, dancing, crafts, and activities that explore how Upper Midwestern soldiers and civilians celebrated the Christmas season before and during the […]
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!
Thursday, December 7 | 6:00pm – 8:30pm | Instructor: Jayne Herring | $52 ($65 non-members) | Register Here Create a one-of-a-kind dish for jewelry, spare change, or just for decoration. All supplies are included in the workshop price.
Friday, December 8 | 12:00pm – 1:00pm | Speaker: Dr. Steven Goldman Described by the Indiana Adjutant General “as unusual a fighting force as the United States ever armed and equipped for action,” the dreadfully-named, preposterously uniformed Invalid Corps came into existence in April 1863, and within a year became the Veteran Reserve Corps (VRC). […]
Saturday, December 9 | 10:00am – 2:00pm | Instructor: Sandy Bulgrin | $60 ($75 non-members) | Register Here This cute holiday basket will look perfect sitting on a table with an arrangement or with some scented pine cones. using a “D” students will twine the bottom of the basket the sides are woven with with natural […]
Sensory 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 […]
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!
Thursday, December 14 | 6:00pm – 8:00pm | Instructor: Kathy Layborn | $40 ($50 non-members) | Register Here Students will work from a festive still-life of packages, bows, and oversized ornaments to finish a painting in this light-hearted class. Add sparkling snowflakes to finish your artwork. No prior painting experience is necessary. All materials provided.
Friday, December 15 | 2:00pm - 3:30pm | Free, but registration required Bring your creativity to make a Holiday-inspired house of out graham crackers and candy. Email [email protected] to register.
Saturday, December 16 | Instructor: Nick Wiersum | $10 per person | Session 1: 10:00am – 12:00pm Register Here | Session 2: 1:00pm – 3:00pm Register Here Spend part of your holiday season with your inner child and create a house good enough to eat! Using graham crackers, pretzel rods, cookies, frosting, candy, and your imagination, […]
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!
The Kenosha Public Museum, Civil War Museum, and Dinosaur Discovery Museum will be closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Eve, and New Years Day.
The Kenosha Public Museum, Civil War Museum, and Dinosaur Discovery Museum will be closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Eve, and New Years Day.
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!
Thursday, December 28 | 10:00am – 12:00pm | Ages: 5-10 years old | $20 ($25 non-member) | Register Here Learn about New Years traditions from around the world at this one-day camp! Participate in games and make crafts to get you and your family ready to ring in 2024.
The Kenosha Public Museum, Civil War Museum, and Dinosaur Discovery Museum will be closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Eve, and New Years Day.
The Kenosha Public Museum, Civil War Museum, and Dinosaur Discovery Museum will be closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Eve, and New Years Day.
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!
Saturday, January 6 | 10:00am - 12:30pm | $25 per scout | Register Here Become a scientist and study animals in our exhibits to understand their survival adaptations, practice your observation skills with scientific illustration, and create model animal habitats. Scouts will complete all the requirements to earn the Anima Habitats badge. This scout program […]
