Looking for an engaging and educational way to spend spring break with your family? The Milwaukee Public Museum (MPM) has you covered with hands-on activities, fascinating exhibits, and special programming that will captivate kids and adults alike. From March 24-27, MPM educators will bring spring to life with interactive experiences focused on birds, butterflies, bees, and more. Plus, don’t miss Creepy-Crawly Day on March 29, where you can get up close with the tiny creatures that help our planet thrive.
FREE admission for kids ages 5 and under, March 22-30!
Spring Break Programming
Dates: March 24-27
Times: 10 a.m.-Noon, 1-3 p.m.
Spring is in the air. Visit MPM during spring break to explore seasonal changes in nature. Educators will be stationed throughout the museum, offering hands-on activities about the fascinating world of birds, butterflies, and bees. It’s a great way to engage curious minds and celebrate the season of renewal.
Creepy-Crawly Day
Date: Saturday, March 29, 2025
Time: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Free with admission
As insects and arthropods begin to emerge with warmer weather, MPM is putting the spotlight on their incredible contributions to ecosystems. Instead of feeling creeped out, come celebrate these tiny wonders at interactive stations throughout the museum.
Featured Activities:
Edible Insects – Discover how insects are a sustainable food source around the world and even try some yourself. (Located on the Ground Floor across from the Café.)
Young Learners Storytime & Activities – Families with children ages 3-8 can enjoy bug-themed storytimes and hands-on activities in the Early Learning Classroom.
- 11 a.m. – Junebug: No Life Too Small
- 12:30 p.m. – Buzzing with Questions: The Inquisitive Mind of Charles Henry Turner
- 2 p.m. – Junebug: No Life Too Small
Bug Patrol – Meet live insects like walking sticks and cockroaches and even hold a few. (Located on the First Floor in Bugs Alive.)
Heroes Around the Home – Discover the insects living in your home and how they benefit the environment through a fun, interactive adventure. (First Floor, Puelicher Butterfly Wing Kids Zone.)
Butterfly Stop-By – Learn what makes butterflies so special with real specimens up close. (First Floor in front of the Butterfly Vivarium.)
Moth Mayhem – Explore a dazzling array of moth specimens from Central and South America with MPM’s Zoology student researcher. (First Floor near Sense of Wonder.)
Life Up Close – Use microscopes to examine insects in incredible detail and learn why they’re essential to our world. (First Floor in Rainforest.)
Partner Spotlight: Xerces Society – Learn from the experts at the Xerces Society about invertebrate conservation and how you can help protect these vital creatures. (First Floor by Sense of Wonder.)
Location
800 West Wells Street | Milwaukee, WI
Spring Break at the Milwaukee Public Museum is the perfect opportunity for families to explore, learn, and have fun together. Mark your calendar and join in the excitement.
