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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 […] |
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Saturdays, November 1 – November 22 | 10:30am – 12:30pm | Instructor: Kathy Laybourn | $80 ($100 for 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. […] |
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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 […] |
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Friday, November 7 | 2:00pm – 4:30pm | Instructor: Jayne Herring | $60 ($75 for non-members) | Register Here Add some sparkle to your holiday season with fused glass art! In this workshop, participants can choose to create a set of colorful fused glass jewelry pieces or two glowing Christmas tree votives. Experiment with shapes and colors as […] |
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Saturday, November 8 | 1pm – 2pm | Free | Register Here Dr. Patty Loew Join us for an engaging talk with Dr. Patty Loew as she revisits her groundbreaking work, Indian Nations of Wisconsin: Histories of Endurance and Renewal, in anticipation of its third edition, expected in 2026. This influential book delves into the rich histories and […] |
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Mondays, November 10 – December 15 | 10:30am – 1:30pm | Instructor: Barbara Farrell | $104 ($130 for non-members) | Register Here Designed for painters of all skill levels, come explore the magic of watercolor painting. Each of the six sessions will begin with a demonstration showcasing the technique of the day. Students are instructed […] |
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Tuesday, November 11 | 11am – 1pm Join us for a special ceremony honoring the service and sacrifice of our nation’s veterans led by Navy Ship Club 40. All are welcome to attend and show support for our local veterans. |
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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 […] |
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Thursday, November 13 | 6:00pm – 8:30pm | Instructor: Jayne Herring | $60 ($75 for non-members) | Register Here Add a handmade touch to your holidays! Design and create your own festive fused glass ornaments, perfect for hanging on the tree or giving as one-of-a-kind gifts. Experiment with colorful glass pieces to craft ornaments that capture […] |
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Friday, November 14 | 12pm – 1pm | Presented by: Lance Herdegen In the fading light of August 28, 1862, an untested Union brigade of Wisconsin and Indiana men fought an unexpected 90-minute stand-up clash with the Confederate veterans of Stonewall Jackson on the Virginia farm fields of John Brawner. None of them knew the […] |
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Saturday, November 15 | 9:30am – 12:30pm | Kenosha Public Museum | $35 per scout | Register Here Registration starts at 9:00am Ready, Set, Explore art! Juniors will create abstract art with paint, learn printmaking for representational art, delve into art history with a gallery tour, and craft functional candles. Girls will learn how to bring […]
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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 […] |
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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 […] |
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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 […]
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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. […] |
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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 […] 
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 […] |
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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 […]
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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 […] |
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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 […] |
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The Kenosha Public Museum, Civil War Museum, and Dinosaur Discovery Museum will be closed Thursday, November 27, for Thanksgiving. |
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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 […] 
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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. 
$8 per person ($10 for non-members) | All ages welcome (children must be accompanied by an adult) Session 1: Friday, November 28 | 1pm – 3pm | Register Here Session 2: Saturday, November 29 | 1pm – 3pm | Register Here Celebrate the season by building a candy-covered creation that’s almost too sweet to be real! Using […] |
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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 […]
$8 per person ($10 for non-members) | All ages welcome (children must be accompanied by an adult) Session 1: Friday, November 28 | 1pm – 3pm | Register Here Session 2: Saturday, November 29 | 1pm – 3pm | Register Here Celebrate the season by building a candy-covered creation that’s almost too sweet to be real! Using […] |
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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 […] 
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Sunday, November 30 | 12pm - 5pm | Kenosha Public Museum It's your last chance to see two amazing exhibits by Textile Artist Mary Burns. |
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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 […] |
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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 […] |
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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 […] |
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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 […] |
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