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.
Indian Nations of Wisconsin: Histories of Endurance and Renewal
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 contemporary experiences of Wisconsin’s Native American tribes through a multidisciplinary lens—blending Indigenous sources, oral traditions, and historical research. Be among the first 50 to register and receive a free copy of the latest edition of this celebrated text*.
*We’ve reached our limit of 50 free books, but you can still reserve your free ticket to attend the event!
About the Speaker
Dr. Patty Loew is an author, journalist, and Professor Emerita in the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University and the inaugural director of the University’s Center for Native American and Indigenous Research. Dr. Loew has a long career in media as a broadcast journalist and documentary producer and in public and commercial television including the film Way of the Warrior, which aired nationally on PBS in 2007 and 2011. She is a citizen of Mashkiiziibii (Bad River Band of Lake Superior Ojibwe) and the author of four books: Native People of Wisconsin, which is used by 20,000 Wisconsin school children as a social studies textbook; Teachers Guide to Native People of Wisconsin; Indian Nations of Wisconsin: Histories of Endurance and Renewal; and Seventh Generation Earth Ethics, a collection of biographies of Native American environmental leaders.
Coming Soon
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!
Winter Movie Night Double Feature: Finding Dory and Jaws
Friday, January 30, 2026 | 5:00pm – 10:15pm | Free
Sponsored by the Friends of the Museum and Educators Credit Union
Escape the winter chill and join us at the Kenosha Public Museum for a special movie night double feature! Grab your camp chairs and blankets, and cozy up for two ocean favorites back-to-back. We’ll kick off the evening with Finding Dory, a heartwarming family favorite filled with colorful ocean adventures and a gentle introduction to sharks. Then we’ll follow it with the legendary thriller Jaws–a classic that will have you on the edge of your seat…or blanket!
Don’t miss this one-night-only event that brings together family fun, classic cinema, and the fascinating world of sharks!
Event Schedule:
5 pm: Finding Dory starts (running time, 97 minutes)
7 pm: Explore The World of Sharks exhibit between showings
8 pm: Jaws starts (running time, 124 minutes)
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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