Programs and Events
We recognize that Milwaukee history spans across diverse communities, ethnicities, and cultures, so we hope to continue to bring us all together through our programs.
Museum Days
Thursday, January 22nd – Saturday, January 31st, 2026 | Regular Open Hours
MCHS | 910 N Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
We have partnered with
Visit Milwaukee and other Milwaukee museums to participate in the 2026 Museum Days. To celebrate, the MCHS is offering
FREE Admission to all during Museum Days, January 22nd-31st, at regular open hours.
The MCHS is open Monday, Wednesday-Saturday from 9:30am-5:00pm.
SPARK! Creative Engagement Programs for People with Memory Loss and their Care Partners
Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026 | 11:00am-12:30pm
MCHS | 910 N. Dr. MLK Jr. Drive
SPARK! is a creative engagement program for people with early to mid-stage memory loss and their care partners.
Programs are held monthly on the first Tuesday of each month at 11:00am.
The theme for Tuesday, February 3rd is Artist in Focus: Clarence Boyce Monegar. We will explore the five pieces of Monegar artwork in the MCHS Collection.
“Although he had some early lessons, Clarence was essentially a self taught artist. Gifted with a photographic memory, he had initially been trained by his artist mother in the way of their culture. She taught Clarence to observe keenly, pay acute attention and always be watchful. Indian culture rewarded these traits. Despite the distinctive use of color and compositional detail he exhibited, it still remains that he was caught in Euro American artists’ attitude that Native American artists needed to paint within the Native American Indian romantic niche. Clarence Monegar’s work is recognized for his white birches, pines, wildlife and fowl.” – Pat (Susa) Sievers
Registration Required: Space is limited to 20 participants. Contact Olivia, Programs Manager at ohoff@milwaukeehistory.net or 414-409-9563.
SPARK! Registration, FEB. 2026 – Fill out form
MKE History Trivia Night @ Indeed Brewing Co.
Thursday, February 5th, 2026 | Doors Open 6:00pm, Trivia Starts 7:00pm
Indeed Brewing Co. | 530 S 2nd St, Milwaukee, WI 53204
Join us for another round of MKE History Trivia – this month we are headed to
Indeed Brewing Co.Indeed Milwaukee is located in Walker’s Point, the oldest neighborhood in the city. At the brewery and taproom, you can get a feel for the eclectic neighborhood mix of new and old by celebrating Milwaukee’s rich beer history with creative craft brews.
Trivia is FREE to play! Bring your friends or join a team!
Doors open at 6:00pm, Trivia starts at 7:00pm.
Lunch and Learn, Virtual Program Series
“Illustrating Our History” with Artist Aaron Boyd
Friday, February 20th, 2026 | 12:30pm-1:30pm
Virtually via Zoom | Registration Required
Artist and Illustrator
Aaron Boyd will share his process and experience documenting Vel Phillips’ history through illustrating the children’s book, “Valient Vel.”
“Valient Vel: Vel Phillips and the Fight for Fairness and Equality” has received multiple accolades including being listed as a New York Public Library Best Book of 2025. Join us in honoring Vel’s efforts for Black History Month and what would have been 102nd her birthday on February 18th.
FREE VIRTUAL PROGRAM!
Registration is required. If you cannot attend the live virtual program, be sure to still register. All registrants received the program recording link for 1-week after the program’s original aire date.
Winter/Spring 2026 Lunch and Learn Programs:
Friday, April TBD – History of Milwaukee’s Waterways
We will explore the history of Milwaukee’s rivers and the efforts to restore our clean waterways to celebrate Earth Day.
