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SUMMARY:Spring Acrylic Painting: Beginners and Beyond I
DESCRIPTION:Saturdays\, April 11 – May 9 (no class April 25)  |  10:30am – 12:30pm  |  Instructor: Kathy Laybourn  |  $80 ($100 for non-members)  |  Register Here \nBe 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. Students will work from an image of an impressionist painting. This class is perfect for those who are beginners or have previous experience and want to expand their skills in acrylics. A supply list will be sent to students when they sign up.
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/spring-acrylic-painting-beginners-and-beyond-i
LOCATION:Kenosha Public Museum\, 5500 1st Ave\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Kenosha Public Museum
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T100000
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SUMMARY:Museum Munchkins
DESCRIPTION:Every Wednesday Morning  |  9:30am – 10:00am  |  Free \nJoin 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! \nNo registration is required. Intended for ages 0-3. \nMuseum Munchkins will not take place Wednesday\, December 24 or Wednesday\, December 31. 
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/museum-munchkins-7/2026-04-15
LOCATION:Kenosha Public Museum\, 5500 1st Ave\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Kenosha Public Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T211112
CREATED:20260210T223023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T223023Z
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SUMMARY:Fused Glass Workshop: Rectangular Suncatcher
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, April 16  |  6:00pm – 8:30pm  |  Instructor: Jayne Herring  |  $60 ($75 for non-members)  |  Register Here \nAdd a splash of color to your window in this creative fused glass workshop. Participants will design a rectangular glass suncatcher using pre-cut glass pieces\, experimenting with color\, pattern\, and texture to create a vibrant\, light-catching design. \nNo prior glass experience is needed. All materials and instruction are provided. Finished suncatchers will be kiln-fired and ready for pickup at a later date.
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/fused-glass-workshop-rectangular-suncatcher
LOCATION:Kenosha Public Museum\, 5500 1st Ave\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Kenosha Public Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260417T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260417T153000
DTSTAMP:20260410T211112
CREATED:20251216T174406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T174406Z
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SUMMARY:SPARK! Natural Dyes
DESCRIPTION:SPARK! programs are designed for people in the early-to-mid stages of memory loss to visit with their family and care partners. \nThis monthly program engages participants in lively conversations\, storytelling\, object handling\, and other multi-sensory activities that relate. Space is limited so reservations are appreciated. For more information or to register\, please call 262-653-4432 or send an email to spark@kenosha.org \nFriday\, April 17 \nTo celebrate Earth Day\, our group will make natural dyes out of plants\, fruit\, and vinegar.
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/spark-natural-dyes-2
LOCATION:Civil War Museum\, 5400 1st Ave\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Civil War Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T211112
CREATED:20260211T160321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T160321Z
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SUMMARY:Donuts with Dinos
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 18  |  10:00am – 12:00pm  |  Free for Friends of the Museum Members ($10 per person non-member)  |  Registration Required: Register Here \nStart your morning with dinosaurs and donuts at this special early-access event at the Dinosaur Discovery Museum\, hosted by the Friends of the Museums! Families are invited to enjoy exclusive access to the museum before it opens to the public\, with time to explore exhibits at your own pace. \nEnjoy donuts and coffee for adults\, plus juice boxes and water for kids. The lower-level dig site will be open\, and children can take part in hands-on activities and crafts\, including a special event-only coloring page. Don’t miss a visit from Dr. Dizzy\, and stop by the lab to meet Nick\, who will be on hand to answer questions about recent lab changes and guide kids through simple fossil activities at interactive stations. \nThis relaxed\, come-and-go event is open to families with children of all ages. \nThis event is free with a family-level membership and above; $10 per person for non-members. 
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/donuts-with-dinos
LOCATION:Dinosaur Discovery Museum\, 5608 10th Ave\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dinosaur Discovery Museum,Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T100000
DTSTAMP:20260410T211112
CREATED:20250825T181549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T181549Z
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SUMMARY:Museum Munchkins
DESCRIPTION:Every Wednesday Morning  |  9:30am – 10:00am  |  Free \nJoin 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! \nNo registration is required. Intended for ages 0-3. \nMuseum Munchkins will not take place Wednesday\, December 24 or Wednesday\, December 31. 
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/museum-munchkins-7/2026-04-22
LOCATION:Kenosha Public Museum\, 5500 1st Ave\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Kenosha Public Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T200000
DTSTAMP:20260410T211112
CREATED:20260210T223908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T223908Z
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SUMMARY:Wire and Bead Wrapped Hoop Earrings
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, April 23  |  6:00pm – 8:00pm  |  Instructor: Tiffany Knopow\, MFA  |  $52 ($65 for non-members)  |  Register Here \nLearn a few easy jewelry-making techniques and construct at least three sets of earrings. Participants can choose to use either type of bead in the photograph and experiment with many different wrapping techniques. All supplies are included\, no experience necessary.
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/wire-and-bead-wrapped-hoop-earrings
LOCATION:Kenosha Public Museum\, 5500 1st Ave\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Kenosha Public Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T160000
DTSTAMP:20260410T211112
CREATED:20260210T224911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T224911Z
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SUMMARY:Artsy Afternoon
DESCRIPTION: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 adult throughout the duration of the program. \nMarch 20: Tiny Treasure Boxes |  Register Here \nApril 24: Felt and Button Flowers |  Register Here \nMay 15: Air Dry Clay | Register Here
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/artsy-afternoon-2/2026-04-24
LOCATION:Kenosha Public Museum\, 5500 1st Ave\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Kenosha Public Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260427T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260427T123000
DTSTAMP:20260410T211112
CREATED:20260210T223611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T223611Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Watercolor Techniques II
DESCRIPTION:Mondays\, April 27 – May 18  |  10:30am – 1:30pm  |  Instructor: Barbara Farrell  |  $92 ($115 for non-members)  |  Register Here \nDesigned for painters of all skill levels\, come explore the magic of watercolor painting. Each of the four sessions will begin with a demonstration showcasing the technique of the day. Students are instructed on color mixing\, application and removal\, various papers and mediums in a relaxed environment devoted to the students’ personal styles. Subjects include landscapes and still life.
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/spring-watercolor-techniques-ii-2
LOCATION:Kenosha Public Museum\, 5500 1st Ave\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Kenosha Public Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T100000
DTSTAMP:20260410T211112
CREATED:20250825T181549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T181549Z
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SUMMARY:Museum Munchkins
DESCRIPTION:Every Wednesday Morning  |  9:30am – 10:00am  |  Free \nJoin 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! \nNo registration is required. Intended for ages 0-3. \nMuseum Munchkins will not take place Wednesday\, December 24 or Wednesday\, December 31. 
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/museum-munchkins-7/2026-04-29
LOCATION:Kenosha Public Museum\, 5500 1st Ave\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Kenosha Public Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260430T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260430T130000
DTSTAMP:20260410T211112
CREATED:20260107T234653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T234653Z
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SUMMARY:Museum Book Club: The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America’s Greatest Migration by Isabella Wilkerson
DESCRIPTION:In this beautifully written masterwork\, Pulitzer Prize–winning author Isabel Wilkerson presents a definitive and dramatic account of one of the great untold stories of American history: the Great Migration of six million Black citizens who fled the South for the North and West in search of a better life\, from World War I to 1970. \nWilkerson tells this interwoven story through the lives of three unforgettable protagonists: Ida Mae Gladney\, a sharecropper’s wife\, who in 1937 fled Mississippi for Chicago; sharp and quick-tempered George Starling\, who in 1945 fled Florida for Harlem\, and Robert Foster\, a surgeon who left Louisiana in 1953 in hopes of making it in California. \nThursday\, April 30  |  12pm – 1pm  |  Discussion led by: Emily Mentzel  |  Free\, registration appreciated  |  Register Here
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/museum-book-club-the-warmth-of-other-suns-the-epic-story-of-americas-greatest-migration-by-isabella-wilkerson
LOCATION:Civil War Museum\, 5400 1st Ave\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civil War Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260501T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260501T130000
DTSTAMP:20260410T211112
CREATED:20260211T161217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T161217Z
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SUMMARY:Freedom Will Be Theirs by the Sword
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, May 1  |  12pm – 1pm  |  Presented by: Jeff Kluver \nOn September 29\, 1864\, fourteen Black men earned the Medal of Honor for their actions at the Battle of New Market Heights outside Richmond\, Virginia. Their charge against Confederate fortifications broke the Rebel lines\, but left hundreds of their comrades dead and wounded on the field. Join author and historian Jeff Kluever to learn the stories of these former slaves and freemen who fought valiantly for a country that did not yet consider them citizens.
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/freedom-will-be-theirs-by-the-sword
LOCATION:Civil War Museum\, 5400 1st Ave\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Civil War Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T160000
DTSTAMP:20260410T211112
CREATED:20260211T161335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T161336Z
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SUMMARY:“To care for him who shall have borne the battle.” Civil War Medical Weekend with the 17th Corps Field Hospital Group
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 2  |  10am – 4pm \nSunday\, May 3  |  12pm – 4pm \nJoin 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 War.  Members of the 17th Corps Field Hospital\, the largest Civil War Medical unit in the Midwest\, will set up displays and materials highlighting Civil War-era surgery\, nursing care\, pharmaceuticals\, and embalming at the Civil War Museum. \nActivities include: \n\nCivil War surgical demonstrations both Saturday and Sunday\nView hundreds of original surgical instruments up close\nHear about the different diseases that affected soldiers during the Civil War\nLearn how women nursed the wounded and sick\n\nThe 17th Corps Field Hospital is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation in Illinois that is dedicated to educating the public about Civil War Medicine.  The group consists of educators\, RN’s\, accountants\, first responders\, retired Police Officers\, and college students that do medical displays and demonstrations in the Midwest.
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/to-care-for-him-who-shall-have-borne-the-battle-civil-war-medical-weekend-with-the-17th-corps-field-hospital-group/2026-05-02
LOCATION:Civil War Museum\, 5400 1st Ave\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Civil War Museum,Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T160000
DTSTAMP:20260410T211112
CREATED:20260211T161335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T161336Z
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SUMMARY:“To care for him who shall have borne the battle.” Civil War Medical Weekend with the 17th Corps Field Hospital Group
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 2  |  10am – 4pm \nSunday\, May 3  |  12pm – 4pm \nJoin 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 War.  Members of the 17th Corps Field Hospital\, the largest Civil War Medical unit in the Midwest\, will set up displays and materials highlighting Civil War-era surgery\, nursing care\, pharmaceuticals\, and embalming at the Civil War Museum. \nActivities include: \n\nCivil War surgical demonstrations both Saturday and Sunday\nView hundreds of original surgical instruments up close\nHear about the different diseases that affected soldiers during the Civil War\nLearn how women nursed the wounded and sick\n\nThe 17th Corps Field Hospital is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation in Illinois that is dedicated to educating the public about Civil War Medicine.  The group consists of educators\, RN’s\, accountants\, first responders\, retired Police Officers\, and college students that do medical displays and demonstrations in the Midwest.
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/to-care-for-him-who-shall-have-borne-the-battle-civil-war-medical-weekend-with-the-17th-corps-field-hospital-group/2026-05-03
LOCATION:Civil War Museum\, 5400 1st Ave\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Civil War Museum,Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T100000
DTSTAMP:20260410T211112
CREATED:20250825T181549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T181549Z
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SUMMARY:Museum Munchkins
DESCRIPTION:Every Wednesday Morning  |  9:30am – 10:00am  |  Free \nJoin 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! \nNo registration is required. Intended for ages 0-3. \nMuseum Munchkins will not take place Wednesday\, December 24 or Wednesday\, December 31. 
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/museum-munchkins-7/2026-05-06
LOCATION:Kenosha Public Museum\, 5500 1st Ave\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Kenosha Public Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T211112
CREATED:20260210T223129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T223129Z
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SUMMARY:Fused Glass Workshop: Jewelry
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, May 7  |  6:00pm – 8:30pm  |  Instructor: Jayne Herring  |  $60 ($75 for non-members)  |  Register Here \nDesign and create wearable works of art in this fused glass jewelry workshop. Participants will create one or more glass pieces using colorful\, pre-cut glass and simple design techniques to explore color\, pattern\, and texture. \nNo prior glass experience is required. All materials and instruction are provided. Finished pieces will be kiln-fired and assembled with jewelry findings\, then ready for pickup at a later date.
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/fused-glass-workshop-jewelry-2
LOCATION:Kenosha Public Museum\, 5500 1st Ave\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Kenosha Public Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260508T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260508T130000
DTSTAMP:20260410T211112
CREATED:20260211T160829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T160829Z
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SUMMARY:Second Friday Lecture: The Organ of the Soldiers: An Introduction to Civil War Camp Newspapers
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, May 8  |  12pm-1pm  |  Presented by: Dan Freas \n“Camp newspapers are a feature of the war that is worth attention\,” reported a St. Louis newspaper in 1862. “The camp paper is the organ of the soldiers\, through which they communicate their condition\, wants\, enjoyments\, and local news to the public\, and to their distant friends.” Historians have documented more than 200 camp newspapers printed during the Civil War. The majority of these publications were published by printers in Union regiments using confiscated shops\, equipment and materials in occupied southern communities. A few were created using portable printing offices. Mr. Freas’s presentation will introduce you to the printers\, technology\, and content from some of these camp newspapers which\, given the lack of military or government censorship\, provide honest and intriguing accounts of the soldier experience. An emphasis will be placed on camp newspapers associated with the Upper Middle West.
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/second-friday-lecture-the-organ-of-the-soldiers-an-introduction-to-civil-war-camp-newspapers
LOCATION:Civil War Museum\, 5400 1st Ave\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Civil War Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260513T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260513T100000
DTSTAMP:20260410T211112
CREATED:20250825T181549Z
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SUMMARY:Museum Munchkins
DESCRIPTION:Every Wednesday Morning  |  9:30am – 10:00am  |  Free \nJoin 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! \nNo registration is required. Intended for ages 0-3. \nMuseum Munchkins will not take place Wednesday\, December 24 or Wednesday\, December 31. 
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/museum-munchkins-7/2026-05-13
LOCATION:Kenosha Public Museum\, 5500 1st Ave\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Kenosha Public Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260515T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260515T153000
DTSTAMP:20260410T211112
CREATED:20251216T174438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T174438Z
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SUMMARY:SPARK! Civil War Games…and Bingo!
DESCRIPTION:SPARK! programs are designed for people in the early-to-mid stages of memory loss to visit with their family and care partners. \nThis monthly program engages participants in lively conversations\, storytelling\, object handling\, and other multi-sensory activities that relate. Space is limited so reservations are appreciated. For more information or to register\, please call 262-653-4432 or send an email to spark@kenosha.org \nFriday\, May 15 \nWhat games did Civil War soldiers play to pass the time? Our SPARK! group will play some of them\, then host our own version of Bingo! for fabulous Civil War-themed prizes.
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/spark-civil-war-gamesand-bingo
LOCATION:Civil War Museum\, 5400 1st Ave\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Civil War Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260515T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260515T160000
DTSTAMP:20260410T211112
CREATED:20260210T224911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T224911Z
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SUMMARY:Artsy Afternoon
DESCRIPTION: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 adult throughout the duration of the program. \nMarch 20: Tiny Treasure Boxes |  Register Here \nApril 24: Felt and Button Flowers |  Register Here \nMay 15: Air Dry Clay | Register Here
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/artsy-afternoon-2/2026-05-15
LOCATION:Kenosha Public Museum\, 5500 1st Ave\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Kenosha Public Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T100000
DTSTAMP:20260410T211112
CREATED:20250825T181549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T181549Z
UID:10002195-1779269400-1779271200@museums.kenosha.org
SUMMARY:Museum Munchkins
DESCRIPTION:Every Wednesday Morning  |  9:30am – 10:00am  |  Free \nJoin 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! \nNo registration is required. Intended for ages 0-3. \nMuseum Munchkins will not take place Wednesday\, December 24 or Wednesday\, December 31. 
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/museum-munchkins-7/2026-05-20
LOCATION:Kenosha Public Museum\, 5500 1st Ave\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Kenosha Public Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T200000
DTSTAMP:20260410T211112
CREATED:20260210T223706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T223706Z
UID:10002696-1779386400-1779393600@museums.kenosha.org
SUMMARY:Paint and Sip: Spring Wreath Watercolor Painting
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, May 21  |  6:00pm – 8:00pm  |  Instructor: Tiffany Knopow\, MFA  |  $52 ($65 for non-members)  |  Register Here \nPractice making some springy watercolor wreaths with artist Tiffany Knopow.  Students will learn how to mix colors\, use transparent layers\, and other painting techniques to make stylized leaves and flowers.  All supplies are included\, no experience necessary. Guests must be 21+.
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/paint-and-sip-spring-wreath-watercolor-painting
LOCATION:Kenosha Public Museum\, 5500 1st Ave\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Kenosha Public Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260523T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260523T160000
DTSTAMP:20260410T211112
CREATED:20260210T223810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T223810Z
UID:10002697-1779530400-1779552000@museums.kenosha.org
SUMMARY:Workshop: Outside-In Basket
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 23  |  10:00am – 4:00pm  |  Instructor: Sandy Bulgrin  |  $60 ($75 for non-members)  |  Register Here \nThis basket is woven with Green spokes and natural weavers. Students will learn a unique “V” stitch with dyed spokes and natural reed. The “V” stitches becomes the decorative inside base.  This basket is woven in a continuous twill pattern. Completed basket measures: 10”L x 5”W x 4”T
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/workshop-outside-in-basket
LOCATION:Kenosha Public Museum\, 5500 1st Ave\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Kenosha Public Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260525T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260525T170000
DTSTAMP:20260410T211112
CREATED:20260212T170320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T170320Z
UID:10002713-1779703200-1779728400@museums.kenosha.org
SUMMARY:Memorial Day - Museums Closed
DESCRIPTION:Kenosha Public Museum\, Civil War Museum\, and the Dinosaur Discovery Museum will be closed on Monday\, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day.
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/memorial-day-museums-closed
LOCATION:Kenosha Public Museum\, 5500 1st Ave\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260527T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260527T100000
DTSTAMP:20260410T211112
CREATED:20250825T181549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T181549Z
UID:10002196-1779874200-1779876000@museums.kenosha.org
SUMMARY:Museum Munchkins
DESCRIPTION:Every Wednesday Morning  |  9:30am – 10:00am  |  Free \nJoin 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! \nNo registration is required. Intended for ages 0-3. \nMuseum Munchkins will not take place Wednesday\, December 24 or Wednesday\, December 31. 
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/museum-munchkins-7/2026-05-27
LOCATION:Kenosha Public Museum\, 5500 1st Ave\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Kenosha Public Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260530T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260530T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T211112
CREATED:20260211T160427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T160427Z
UID:10002703-1780135200-1780142400@museums.kenosha.org
SUMMARY:Family Fossil Hunting
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 30  |  10:00am – 12:00pm  |  $8 per participant ($10 for non-members)  |  Register Here \nJoin Nick Wiersum from the Dinosaur Discovery Museum as we explore the local fossils of Kenosha’s lakeshore. Meet at the Kenosha Public Museum to learn about the prehistoric life that called this area home\, discuss how to locate fossils\, and then head out to the Simmon’s Island beach house to collect fossils of your own! All participants are responsible for providing their own transportation from the Museum to the collection site. The Museum will provide you with any tools you will need\, including a collection bag\, fossil guide\, and magnifying glass.
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/family-fossil-hunting-2
LOCATION:Kenosha Public Museum\, 5500 1st Ave\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Kenosha Public Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260530T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260530T123000
DTSTAMP:20260410T211112
CREATED:20260210T223353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T223353Z
UID:10002693-1780137000-1780144200@museums.kenosha.org
SUMMARY:Spring Acrylic Painting: Beginners and Beyond II
DESCRIPTION:Saturdays\, May 30 – June 27 (no class June 6)  |  10:30am – 12:30pm  |  Instructor: Kathy Laybourn  |  $80 ($100 for non-members)  |  Register Here \nBe 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. Students will work from an image of an impressionist painting. This class is perfect for those who are beginners or have previous experience and want to expand their skills in acrylics. A supply list will be sent to students when they sign up.
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/spring-acrylic-painting-beginners-and-beyond-ii
LOCATION:Kenosha Public Museum\, 5500 1st Ave\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Kenosha Public Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260603T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260603T100000
DTSTAMP:20260410T211112
CREATED:20250825T181549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T181549Z
UID:10002197-1780479000-1780480800@museums.kenosha.org
SUMMARY:Museum Munchkins
DESCRIPTION:Every Wednesday Morning  |  9:30am – 10:00am  |  Free \nJoin 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! \nNo registration is required. Intended for ages 0-3. \nMuseum Munchkins will not take place Wednesday\, December 24 or Wednesday\, December 31. 
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/museum-munchkins-7/2026-06-03
LOCATION:Kenosha Public Museum\, 5500 1st Ave\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Kenosha Public Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260612T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260612T130000
DTSTAMP:20260410T211112
CREATED:20260211T160937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T160937Z
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SUMMARY:Second Friday Lecture: Gettysburg in Color: Volume 3: Sacred Ground\, 1863-1938
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, June 12  |  12pm – 1pm  |  Presented by: Patrick Brennan \nThe third and final entry of this groundbreaking trilogy examines the battlefield’s transformation from post-battle Hell to American shrine. Patrick Brennan used an artificial intelligence-based computerized color identifier\, which results in a monumental full-color study of the important three-day battle like it has never been seen before. This sweeping installment closes his three volume series\, which every student of history in general\, and the Civil War in particular\, will want to own for a lifetime.
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/second-friday-lecture-gettysburg-in-color-volume-3-sacred-ground-1863-1938
LOCATION:Civil War Museum\, 5400 1st Ave\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Civil War Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260616T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260616T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T211112
CREATED:20260123T201716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T201716Z
UID:10002297-1781604000-1781611200@museums.kenosha.org
SUMMARY:Summer Camp: Dinosaurs
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, June 16 – Thursday\, June 18  |  10am – 12pm  |  $60 ($75 non-members) \nAre you ready for the ultimate prehistoric adventure? Step back in time and join us at Dino Camp\, where young explorers can immerse themselves in the world of dinosaurs. Build your own dino fossil model\, create dino-themed art\, and enjoy a private tour of the Dinosaur Discovery Museum. \nAges 5-6  |  Register Here \nAges 7-10  |  Register Here
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/summer-camp-dinosaurs-2/2026-06-16
LOCATION:Kenosha Public Museum\, 5500 1st Ave\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dinosaur Discovery Museum,Kenosha Public Museum,Youth
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