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Published Jan. 22, 2013
In mid-December, Bobby Tanzilo wrote a great preview piece about "Real Pirates," the current temporary exhibit at the Milwaukee Public Museum. I returned yesterday with three kids in tow to get their perspective.
Published July 19, 2012
The leather jacket. It's not just a piece of clothing. It's a symbol, a uniform, a battle flag - a coat of armor even. And more than anything, it's just plain cool. Tonight the Harley-Davidson Museum gathers three people who were invaluable in creating the exhibit to participate in a roundtable discussion.
Published June 20, 2009
Imagine stepping into a world where people cooked the food they grew on wood stoves, made their own soap and sewed all of their clothes. Such an experience is available just 35 miles southwest of Milwaukee at Old World Wisconsin, the country's largest outdoor museum of rural life.
Published Aug. 29, 2008
Encompassing 105 years of history, the $78 million Harley-Davidson Museum opens its doors to the public last month at 6th and Canal Streets.
Published Oct. 14, 2007
One could argue that the Wisconsin landscape becomes an artistic canvas in the autumn.
Published June 1, 2007
The irony isn’t lost at the Private Industry Council job-training HIRE Center when out-of-work or soon-to-be out-of-work clients find themselves sitting in the same orientation session as laid off PIC workers.
Published March 13, 2007
Since there's no way around most kid-related expenses, like doctor co-pays and new sneakers, it's nice to attend as many free social activities as possible. Here are a few ideas.
Published Feb. 22, 2007
If you thought Discovery World was a place for kids -- like I did -- it’s time to give the lakefront institution another look.
Published Dec. 23, 2006
Historic museums are packed with exhibits from all periods in history. Many of those exhibits look like they could be life-like. So what if everything came to life at night? How cool would it be?
Published July 15, 2005
Milwaukee Art Museum has teamed with Door County's Stone's Throw Winery to create signature MAM red and white wines, the museum announced Friday.
Published June 21, 2005
Jim Rowen recently argued that Scott Walker's record in Milwaukee County, specifically his handling of the crisis at the Public Museum, is a liability and that he would be wise to withdraw from the governor's race. Wishful thinking, says Brian Fraley.
Published Oct. 27, 2004
Although museum management may not want to hear it, no innovation, interactive exhibit or addition to the IMAX can match the simple pleasure of the snake button. It may be one of Milwaukee's worst-kept secrets but, since 1966, it's been one of its best-loved charms.
