Kenosha Public Museum

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Address
5500 1st Ave
Kenosha, WI 53140 United States Get Directions
Phone (262) 653-4140
Website https://museums.kenosha.org/kenosha-public-museum

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  • Featured Holiday Members Store Sale

    Holiday Members Store Sale

    Kenosha Public Museum 5500 1st Ave, Kenosha, WI, United States +2 more

    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 […]

  • Family Workshop: Candy House

    Family Workshop: Candy House

    Kenosha Public Museum 5500 1st Ave, Kenosha, WI, United States

    $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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    Holiday Train Display

    Kenosha Public Museum 5500 1st Ave, Kenosha, WI, United States

    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.

  • Featured Holiday Members Store Sale

    Holiday Members Store Sale

    Kenosha Public Museum 5500 1st Ave, Kenosha, WI, United States +2 more

    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 […]

  • Museums Closed Thanksgiving

    Kenosha Public Museum 5500 1st Ave, Kenosha, WI, United States +2 more

    The Kenosha Public Museum, Civil War Museum, and Dinosaur Discovery Museum will be closed Thursday, November 27, for Thanksgiving.

  • Museum Munchkins

    Museum Munchkins

    Kenosha Public Museum 5500 1st Ave, Kenosha, WI, United States

    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 […]

  • Kohl’s Wild Theater: All Feelings Great and Small

    Kenosha Public Museum 5500 1st Ave, Kenosha, WI, United States

    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 […]

  • Workshop: Handmade Candles

    Kenosha Public Museum 5500 1st Ave, Kenosha, WI, United States

    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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    Artsy Afternoons

    Artsy Afternoons

    Kenosha Public Museum 5500 1st Ave, Kenosha, WI, United States

    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 […]

  • SPARK!

    SPARK!

    Kenosha Public Museum 5500 1st Ave, Kenosha, WI, United States

    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 […]

  • Museum Munchkins

    Museum Munchkins

    Kenosha Public Museum 5500 1st Ave, Kenosha, WI, United States

    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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    Holiday Cookie Decorating with Yaya’s Sweet Treats

    Kenosha Public Museum 5500 1st Ave, Kenosha, WI, United States

    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 […]