Monday, December 30 | 10:00am – 12:00pm | Ages: 5-10 years old | $16 ($20 for non-member) | Register Here Make festive gear and noise makers to ring in the New Year! Learn about New Year’s traditions from around the world that you can use to celebrate at home.
At times, artists seem to create as if a force within is driving their messages regardless of access to formal training, traditional art materials, or patrons. They “make-do” through use of found objects and ordinary materials, memory, and spirituality. Their art transcends the suppression and unimaginable hardships of the maker and envisions possibilities for a […]
Every Wednesday Morning through June 11 | 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 […]
Friday, January 10 | 12pm – 1 pm | Speaker: Mr. Dick Zimmermann Enrolling as a captain in a Janesville, Wisconsin volunteer infantry company, William Britton saw many of the Civil War’s most dramatic Western Theater campaigns and battles from 1861-1865. The presentation will highlight his exploits at Island #10, Corinth, Vicksburg, Red River Campaign, […]
Select Fridays | 2:00pm – 4:00pm 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 included. Intended for ages 5-10. There is no cost to participate, but registration is strongly encouraged to ensure enough supplies […]
Every Wednesday Morning through June 11 | 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 […]
Friday, January 17 | 2:00pm – 3:30pm SPARK! participants will use their five senses to make observations about historic objects, photographs, spices and sounds. Free, but registration required. Email spark@kenosha.org to sign up or for more information.
Saturday, January 18 | 9:30am – 1:00pm (check-in starts at 9:00am) | $30 per scout | Register Here Girl Scouts will learn about the exciting world of forensic science by examining fingerprints, recreating blood spatter patterns and extracting DNA. Meet and talk to real-life forensic investigators from the Kenosha Police Department! Earned Badges: Special Agent
Saturday, January 18 | 1pm – 2:30pm | Instructor: Tom Arliskas | $12 ($15 for non-members) | Register Here Author Tom Arliskas’ workshop will consider how the Federal Army was able to hold the position of the infamous Hornet’s Nest at the center of the Union lines for 6 hours during the first day of the […]
Sunday, January 19 | 1pm – 2pm | Instructor: Jean Hoffman | $20 ($25 for non-members) | Register Here If you wonder if you have a Civil War Ancestor, or if you’re trying to find their military records, this workshop is for you. The instructor has 5 “Yanks” and 2 “Rebs” in her family tree! Find […]
The Kenosha Public Museum, Civil War Museum, and Dinosaur Discovery Museum will be closed Monday, January 20 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Every Wednesday Morning through June 11 | 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 […]
Thursday, January 23 | 6:00pm – 8:30pm | Instructor: Jayne Herring | $56 ($70 for non-members) | Register Here Create a stunning 4-sided fused glass candle holder in this hands-on workshop! Learn the basics of cutting and arranging colorful glass pieces to craft your unique design. Perfect for beginners and seasoned glass artists alike, this workshop […]
Thursday, January 23 | 6:30pm – 7:30pm | Presented by Doug Dammann and Steve Acker One of the items that brought together the Civil War soldiers and sometimes led to moments of civility and understanding was coffee. No single item of food or drink meant as much to Civil War soldiers. They talked about […]
Saturday, January 25 | 1pm – 2pm | Presented by Professor Paul Booth | Free, registration required: Register Here Toys are serious business! Join Professor Paul Booth, DePaul University, in a lecture/discussion about the importance of toys and collecting today. From action figures to models, dolls to playsets, find out what our toys say about us […]
Saturdays, January 25 – February 22 (no class February 8) | 10:30am – 12:30pm | Instructor: Kathy Laybourn | $80 ($100 for non-members) | Register Here Unleash your inner artist in this acrylic painting class! Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this workshop guides you through techniques like blending, layering, and creating […]
Mondays, January 27 – March 3 | 10:30am – 1:30pm | Instructor: Barbara Farrell | $104 ($130 for 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, […]
Every Wednesday Morning through June 11 | 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 […]
“To care for him who shall have borne the battle.” Saturday, February 1 | 10am – 4pm Sunday, February 2 | 12pm – 4pm Join the Civil War Museum and the 17th Corps Field Hospital for a weekend of interactive displays, presentations, and programs that explore the medical care provided to soldiers during the Civil […]
“To care for him who shall have borne the battle.” Saturday, February 1 | 10am – 4pm Sunday, February 2 | 12pm – 4pm Join the Civil War Museum and the 17th Corps Field Hospital for a weekend of interactive displays, presentations, and programs that explore the medical care provided to soldiers during the Civil […]
Saturday, February 1 | 1pm – 3pm | Free This program celebrates African American culture through the voices of Black authors across a range of literary forms, including poems, essays, historic speeches, short stories, and children’s books. Community readers lend their voices to works that are sure to inspire, challenge, and reflect on the Black […]
