Central Library Tours
Ongoing, Saturdays at 1:30 pm
Milwaukee Public Library – Central Library
414.286.TOUR | mpl.org

Tour the past and present glory of Central Library. Free tours begin at 1:30 pm in the rotunda.

Big and Little: Paintings by Susan Diehl
Now through November 23
Charles Allis Art Museum
414.278.8295 | cavtmuseums.org

Trained in the Russian impressionist style, Diehl paints scenes of beaches, flowers and landscapes recreating little moments of reality.  

Unmasked and Anonymous: Shimon & Lindemann Consider Portraiture
Now through November 30
Milwaukee Art Museum
414.224.3200 | mam.org

Wisconsin photographers Shimon and Lindemann make use of antique cameras, modern lens technology, artificial light, and contemporary pop culture to create portraits of people in their native state.
J. Shimon & J. Lindemann (American, b. 1961; American, b. 1957), Mel with His Bottling Machine, Seymour, Wisconsin, 2007. Inkjet pigment print, from 8 x 10 transparency, 20 x 16 in. Ed.2/10, Courtesy of the artists.

Viking Bronzes to American Arts & Crafts: A Tradition Transplanted
Now through November 30
Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum
414.271.3656 | cavtmuseums.org

Scandinavian pottery merges with Western and Oriental motifs.

City Hall Through the Years Exhibition
December 1 – January 16
Weekdays, 8 am – 7 pm
City Hall – Rotunda and Third Floor, 200 East Wells Street
414.286.2200

Learn interesting facts of this century-old landmark and view artifacts and displays related to the recent renovation. Sponsored by the City of Milwaukee, J.P. Cullen & Sons, Inc. and Engberg Anderson.  Free and open to the public.

The Historic Christmas Tree Ship Luncheon Lecture
Tuesday, December 9 – 11 am – 1 pm
Milwaukee Public Museum
414.278.2728 | mpm.edu

Hear the true story of the Historic Christmas Tree Ship, then view how the Museum utilizes its Distance Learning Program to share this story with students from around the world. Reservations required.

Richard Haas: Thirty Years of Looking at Architecture
December 10 – January 11
Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum
414.271.3656 | cavtmuseums.org

Murals, prints and paintings of interesting and important buildings rendered with exquisite detail.

Wisconsin Masters Series: Richard Earl Thompson (1914-1991)
Sunday, December 14 – January 25
Charles Allis Art Museum
414.278.8295 | cavtmuseums.org

Wisconsin wilderness artist whose work evokes the spirit of the natural world.

City Hall Restoration Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Thursday, December 18
Noon to 7 pm – Tours, exhibits and activities
6:15 pm – Ribbon-cutting ceremony
City Hall – 200 East Wells Street           
414.286.2200

Join Mayor Tom Barrett and city officials in celebrating the completion of City Hall renovations. Complimentary hot cocoa and cookies will be served while fun activities make it an evening to remember. Sponsored by the City of Milwaukee, J.P. Cullen & Sons, Inc. and Engberg Anderson. Free and open to the public.

On Site: Santiago Cucullu (MF Ziggurat)
Now through January 4
Milwaukee Art Museum
414.224.3200 | mam.org

A unique perspective contrasting the high design of the Museum with a clash of the urban through monumental wall drawings, videos and sculptures.

The Finest in the Western Country: Wisconsin Decorative Arts 1820 – 1900
Now through January 4
Milwaukee Art Museum
414.224.3200 | mam.org

Over 40 important objects from the collections of historical societies, museums, and private individuals throughout Wisconsin create a diverse array of furniture, ceramics, textiles and metalwork.

Act/React Interactive Art
Now through January 11
Milwaukee Art Museum
414.224.3200 | mam.org

This first-of-its-kind exhibition presents installation artwork dependent upon and subject to the intuitive and nontechnical physical actions of the visitor. Among the works featured are talking tables, virtual snowstorms and glowing pools of organic patterns.
Brian Knep, Healing #1, 2003. Computer, custom software, video projectors, video cameras, vinyl flooring. Dimensions variable. Courtesy of the artist.

 

 
Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition
Now through May 25
Milwaukee Public Museum
414.278.2702 | mpm.edu

Experience first-hand the unforgettable story of this "unsinkable ship." Learn about the ship's construction, life on board, ill-fated sinking and amazing artifact rescue efforts. Marvel at the re-created first and third class cabins and see the Ship's cargo hold.

Catesby, Audubon, and the Discovery of a New World: Prints of the Flora and Fauna of America
December 18 – March 22
Milwaukee Art Museum
414.224.3200 | mam.org

Hand-colored etchings of the flora and fauna found in the British colonies in North America.

Student Exhibit: Thinking Outside the Treasure Chest
Now through April 4
Milwaukee Public Museum
414.278.2702 | mpm.edu

Explore different concepts of treasure through a variety of objects.

Numismatics!
Now through August 15
Milwaukee Public Museum
414.278.2702 | mpm.edu

Nearly 200 rare and prized coins reaching as far back as 2,500 years.

Nunnemacher Arms Collection
Now through August 15, 2009
Milwaukee Public Museum
414.278.2702 | mpm.edu

Discover the worldwide development of firearms from the 17th century to World War II.

Sensory Overload: Light, Motion, Sound and the Optical in Art
Now through October 2009
Milwaukee Art Museum
414.224.3200 | mam.org

Track the development of Kinetic and Op art, whose optical stimulation and interactivity introduced new dimensions to art.

Les Paul’s House of Sound
Permanent Exhibition
Discovery World at Pier Wisconsin
414.765.9966 | discoveryworld.org

An exhibit designed around the innovative and creative spirit of Wisconsin native Les Paul. In addition, the exhibit uses the Discovery World audio and video studios to provide guests with an opportunity to "play" a virtual jam session with Les or receive a guitar lesson from him.