Art Making Family Day
Saturday, September 20 | 11:00am – 1:00pm | Free | Register Here
Visit the combined exhibits of Women and Water and Ancestral Women and learn about the stories of Native heroes, caretakers, and artists! See the exhibits in a new way with a scavenger hunt, be inspired to make your own artwork with natural materials, such as plant based pigments in a watercolor painting, corn kernels to design an abstract work, and paint your own floral designs in the style of the Anishinaabe Woodlands.
Family Shark Day
Saturday, January 17 | 1pm – 3pm | Free
Dive into the fascinating world of sharks at the Kenosha Public Museum! Special guest Dr. Steve Kessel from Shedd Aquarium will share stories about his thrilling research with sharks in the Caribbean. Then, continue the adventure by exploring The World of Sharks exhibition from the American Museum of Natural History in our second-floor galleries. Round out the day with hands-on shark-themed crafts led by our education team!
TWSA Gallery Talk with Board Members
Sunday, June 7 | 1pm-2pm
Step into the world of watercolor artistry with a guided tour led by esteemed painters recognized by the Transparent Watercolors Society of America currently serving on the Board of Trustees. Delve into the annual exhibition, now celebrating its 50th year, and gain insights into the artist’s perspective. Explore techniques, dissect composition, and engage in discussions about this captivating art form.
No prior registration required. The tour will begin directly outside the gallery.
Coming Soon
Painting in a Limited Color Palette with Dan Simoneau
Sunday, August 23, 2026 | 10:00am – 2:00pm | $116 ($145 for non-members) | Register for Painting in a Limited Color Palette Workshop
This four-hour workshop taught by Dan Simoneau, juror of the Acrylic International 3rd Biennial Juried Exhibition, and award winning acrylic painter from Wisconsin begins with a demonstration and discussion of the artist’s process, exploring how a photographic reference is translated into a dynamic painting using a limited acrylic palette. This workshop is limited in size so all students will receive individual instruction working within the constraints of a few colors.
Light breakfast and lunch refreshments will be provided. Students are expected to bring their own brushes and a photograph (of any subject) to work from–all other supplies will be provided.
Recommended for intermediate level artists who are familiar with the tools and techniques of acrylic painting.
Cancellations and Refunds
A full refund will be issued if the Kenosha Public Museum, Dinosaur Discovery Museum, or Civil War Museum cancels a workshop or camp.
All refunds requested within 72 hours of the program are subject to a $10 processing fee.
No refunds are offered on or after the day a workshop or camp begins.
Class cancellations can happen if enrollment minimums are not met two days prior to the event. You will be contacted via phone or email if your event is canceled.
If unforeseen circumstances (i.e. weather, power outages, instructor illness) occur within 72 hours of the workshop or camp and the program must be canceled, the museum will do its best to reschedule or provide a voucher to take a program of a similar or same cost.
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