Free Admission to the Milwaukee Public Museum

ALL visitors receive FREE general admission to Milwaukee Public Museum on the first Thursday of every month during Kohl’s Thank You Thursday.  The Museum is open from 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. on Kohl’s Thank You Thursday, the Butterfly Vivarium closes at 4:30 p.m. We love attending these events! Pro tip: Arrive when the museum opens and leave before lunch to avoid crowds.

About Kohl’s Thank You Thursday:

Kohl’s Thank You Thursday gives visitors access to more than 150,000-square-feet of fascinating exhibit space to explore including: the Costa Rican Rainforest, beautiful free flying butterflies inside the butterfly garden, exhibits highlighting world cultures and artifacts, an educational science show in the Dome Theater and the Planetarium.
MPM offers extended hours on Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. for families to explore and learn together.

2019 Kohl’s Thank You Thursday Dates

January 3
February 7
March 7
April 4
May 2
June 6
August 1
September 5
October 3
November 7
December 5

Kohl’s Thank You Thursday is free for individuals and families (excluding groups). Children must be accompanied by an adult to receive free admission.

More information from the Milwaukee Public Museum website here.

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