Milwaukee Public Museum
MPM is the intersection of human history and natural science. We educate, explore, discover and preserve the world and its people. With three floors of exhibits, MPM encompasses life-size dioramas, a rain forest and a live butterfly garden, as well as unique visual adventures in the Daniel M. Soref National Geographic Dome Theater and Planetarium. What will you find on your next visit to MPM?
Meet Dr. Jonathan Hendricks, Robert & Sally Manegold Associate Research Curator of Paleontology
Meet Dawn Koceja, Community Engagement & Advocacy Officer
Meet James Flores, Manager of Tribal Relations
Meet Dr. Nicolas J. Dowdy, Head of Zoology & Director of Collections Informatics
Our New Logo
Introducing the Nature & Culture Museum of Wisconsin, Coming in 2027
The Tully Monster
Thank You, MPM Visitors!
Hi there, Europa! - Space in Sixty Seconds
Stories From the Field: First 24 hours in Madagascar
Baby Eclipse - Space in Sixty Seconds
Stories From the Field: All Goes Wrong in the Apostle Islands
Perseid Meteor Shower - Space in Sixty Seconds
Fireworks in the Night Sky - Space in Sixty Seconds
Strawberry Moon - Space in Sixty Seconds
Stories From the Field: Pit Viper
Cicada Invasion!
Building Wonder at the Future Museum Groundbreaking Ceremony
May's Stellar Sights - Space in Sixty Seconds
MPM Giving Day 2024
MPM Giving Day 2024
April 8 Solar Eclipse - Space in Sixty Seconds
Jupiter and Orion in the March Sky - Space in Sixty Seconds
Stung by a Hornet – Stories From the Field
Celebrate Leap Day - Space in Sixty Seconds
Meet Jen Zaspel, Vice President and Academic Dean