Holiday Family Discoveries

***Please note, events and activities are subject to change or cancellation. Please call ahead of your arrival.***

Lake Michigan Divers

Ongoing, Wed | 9:30am to 11am
Discovery World
414.765.9966 | discoveryworld.org
This Lake Michigan exhibit showcases the fish in our own backyard. Watch divers in the 85,000-gallon Lake Michigan tank as they care for and feed sturgeon.


Kohl’s Design It! Lab Open

Ongoing, Sat & Sun | 9am to 3:30pm
Discovery World
414.765.9966 | discoveryworld.org
Bring the whole family to the Kohl’s Design It! Lab to make wonderfully creative projects that you can take home. Projects can take anywhere from 5-20 minutes.


Animal Encounters 

Sat, December 14 | 10am to 10:30am
Discovery World
414.765.9966 | discoveryworld.org
Reptiles and snakes are some of the most fascinating creatures on the planet. Join Discovery World aquarists for an adventure in the Great Lakes Future exhibit as you meet the animal ambassadors that call Discovery World home.


Story Time in the Galleries

Ongoing, Sat | 10:30am to 11am
Milwaukee Art Museum
414.224.3200 | mam.org
Meet in Windhover Hall near the admission desks and walk with the reader to the galleries. Then listen to a story that relates to a work of art before creating a drawing inspired by what you have seen and heard.


Drop-In Art Making: Kohl’s Art Studio

Ongoing, Sat & Sun | 10am to 4pm
Milwaukee Art Museum
414.224.3200 | mam.org
Drop in for family art-making activities inspired by the Museum’s collection and exhibitions. The studio project changes each month to highlight new mediums and techniques.


Space Aliens

Opens November 1 | 12pm & 3:45pm
Milwaukee Public Museum – Daniel M. Soref Planetarium
414.278.2728 | mpm.edu
Join alien experts, “Hopeful” and “Skeptical,” as they examine extraterrestrial files and try to convince each other whether or not life exists beyond Earth. Follow their astro arguments from the ocean floor to a journey across the galaxy!


Community Access Day

Thu, November 21 & December 19 | 9am to 7pm
Betty Brinn Children’s Museum
414.390.5437 | bbcmkids.org
All guests receive free admission to the Betty Brinn Children’s Museum on the third Thursday of every month.


Family Magic Show

Sun, November 24 & December 29 | 2pm to 3pm
Brumder Mansion
326.236.1868
Bring the family and have some magical fun at the Brumder Mansion. Hosted by magicians and comedians Two Brothers One Mind and featuring a rotating cast of entertainers.


Mermaid Echo Live

Sun, December 1 | 11am & 12:30pm
Discovery World
414.765.9966 | discoveryworld.org
Mermaid Echo connects kids with aquatic ecology in a creative way. Watch Echo swim with underwater friends while you learn about freshwater and the creatures that call the water home.


Kohl’s Thank You Thursday

Thu, December 5 | 10am to 5pm
Milwaukee Public Museum
414.278.2728 | mpm.edu
All visitors (excluding groups) receive free access to the permanent exhibits of MPM on the first Thursday of every month during Kohl's Thank You Thursday. Reservations are recommended.