Milwaukee Public Museum

at 800 West Wells Street, Milwaukee , 53233 United States

1. History Museum
2. Museum & Art Gallery

Description

The Milwaukee Public Museum is a natural and human history museum located in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The museum was chartered in 1882 and opened to the public in 1884; it is a not-for-profit organization operated by the Milwaukee Public Museum, Inc. MPM has three floors of exhibits and the first IMAX Theater in Wisconsin. Admission is free to residents of Milwaukee County on the first Thursday of every month and to Milwaukee County jurors at all times.HistoryThe German-English AcademyMPM was one of several major American museums that were established in the late 19th century. Although it was officially chartered in 1882, its existence can be traced back to 1851, to the founding of the German-English Academy in Milwaukee. The Academy's principal, Peter Engelmann, encouraged student field trips, many of which collected various specimens—organic, geological, and archaeological in nature—which were kept at the Academy. Later, alumni and others donated various specimens of historical and ethnological interest to the collection.By 1857, interest in the Academy's collection had grown to such an extent that Engelmann organized a natural history society to manage and expand the collection. Eventually, the collection, which had come to be informally called "The Museum", grew to exceed the Academy's ability to accommodate it. August Stirn, a city alderman and member of the national history society, obtained legislation from the state legislature for the City of Milwaukee to accept the collection and take the measures necessary to establish "a free public museum".

Opening time

• Thursdays: 09:00- 20:00
• Sundays: 09:00- 17:00
• Fridays: 09:00- 17:00
• Mondays: 09:00- 17:00
• Saturdays: 09:00- 17:00
• Tuesdays: 09:00- 17:00
• Wednesdays: 09:00- 17:00

Reviews for Milwaukee Public Museum

Steven B.

As a child this was one of my favorite places. Coming back as an adult, there's some nostalgic value but I appreciate everything through a new set of eyes.... Read more

Janixa G.

My husband and I are from Elgin, IL and decided to make the trip to Milwaukee and visit this museum. I am so glad we did! This museum is beautiful! We went... Read more

Michael R.

My family (wife, 14 and 12 year old boys and myself) enjoyed our visit on a recent Saturday afternoon). This is an interesting and wide-ranging museum that... Read more

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Summary

Milwaukee Public Museum is Milwaukee based place and this enity listed in History Museum category. Located at 800 West Wells Street WI 53233. Contact phone number of Milwaukee Public Museum: (414) 278-2702