Exploring an art museum with the fresh eyes and perspective of children can be a completely magical experience. Thanks to Kohl’s and the Milwaukee Art Museum, you can take your kids for free!
The Milwaukee Art Museum collects and preserves art with the mission to inspire and educate. The museum is the home of over 30,000 works of art. The 341,000-square-foot museum is 4 floors and has over 40 galleries.
Things to Know for your Visit
Admission
General admission tickets are required for visiting the museum and can be purchased online.
- Kids 12 and under are free!
- Adult admission is $22
- Students, Seniors, and Military are $17
- Wisconsin K-12 teachers are also free with a school ID or paystub!
Current & Upcoming Exhibits
- Always New: The Posters of Jules Cheret – June 3 – October 16, 2022
- Convoy of the Wounded: An Artist’s Experience of War – August 5 – November 20, 2022
Tips
- There is a cafe at the museum! Cafe Calatrava has a kids’ menu.
- No backpacks or large bags are permitted in galleries.
- No food, drinks, or gum in the museum.
- Sketching is allowed, but only in pencil.
- Silence cell phones.
- Address and directions to the museum.
- Parking is available in an underground garage, nearby lots and garages, and metered parking on the street. Currently, parking in the Calatrava garage or Museum Center Park is recommended
- Map of the museum.
- The museum is not far from Betty Brinn Children’s Museum and Discovery World. Both have reciprocal admission discounts with a Family Membership from The Building for Kids.
Extra Fun for Families and Kids
- Kohl’s Art Open Studio
- Create art inspired by the artwork in the museum! Each month features a different theme and the projects are always changing.
- Kohl’s Family Sundays
- Currently an online program.
- Museum Moments Activity Cards
- For ages five and under. Download and print, or use your phone to learn together during your visit to the museum.
- Art Packs
- Free self-guided activities created to help families connect through art designed for a range of ages.
- Storytime in the Galleries
- First Saturdays of the Month at 10:30, meet in admissions and then head to a gallery to hear a story and make drawings about what was seen and heard.
- Play Date with Art
- Currently an online program.
