We are proud 2nd year members of the Milwaukee Public Museum. Our membership garnishes us $5 parking for the entire day in MPM’s covered lot, a 10% discount in the gift shop and at the café, as well as free stroller rental for the day, and exclusive member viewings and discounts on special exhibitions. MPM participates in the ASTC so our membership also opens the doors to countless museums throughout the USA. It is one of our shining budgetary moments.
Regardless of the positive monetary impact our membership provides, we thoroughly enjoy our visits to MPM. There are 3 floors of exhibits to explore and a large state of the art planetarium and IMAX theater. Any age will enjoy their experiences at MPM. We go several times a year, and usually walk out discussing a display we hadn’t really noticed or enjoyed on previous trips.
Highlights of the wonderful exhibits include a year round live butterfly wing
, a surprise candy store in the Streets of Old Milwaukee, and secret buttons that activate certain characters within specific exhibits (1 hint- in the American Southwest look for the rattle snake and then search the rocks). Not only will you learn a lot during your visit to MPM, but you’ll have a ton of fun!
The museum café’s food isn’t spectacular but you can eat relatively inexpensively if you’re careful. The museum allows you to bring food from home to enjoy at one of their numerous tables inside or out. The gift shop is large and well stocked. You could easily spend around 4 hours exploring all there is within MPM.
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