Wednesdays through Mondays
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Members-Only Perk:
Early access on Saturdays and Sundays, from 9-10 a.m.
Closed Dates
Tuesdays
Independence Day
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Eve (Closed all Day)
Christmas Day
The Puelicher Butterfly Vivarium will close for the day at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, December 13.
The Puelicher Butterfly Vivarium and Exploring Life on Earth exhibits will close for the day at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 11 and Saturday, January 18, 2025.
Milwaukee Public Museum will be closed Saturday, March 8, 2025 for an event.
Museum Café
Museum Café
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Coffee Kiosk
10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
The Museum Café is currently open. In addition to the items in our café, visitors are welcome to bring their own food to enjoy in our cafeteria.
Dome Theater Concessions
Fridays through Sundays
and Kohl's Thank You Thursdays
10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Gift Shops
The Museum Marketplace is open during Museum hours of operation.
The Haymarket Candy Store is open during regular Museum hours on Saturdays and Sundays as well as Kohl's Thank You Thursdays.
Special Holiday Hours
The Haymarket Candy Store will be open daily through Sunday, December 1:
- November 27: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- November 29: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- November 30: 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- December 1: 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.