Milwaukee Public Museum

We're fortunate to have Ennead Architects, Kahler Slater, GGN, and thinc design working on the Future Museum project!

In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, which begins this weekend and goes through May 11, we’re proud to announce that Herb Kohl Philanthropies has provided a $2 million gift to the Future Museum project! This generous donation will, in part, establish the Herb Kohl Education Fund, providing educators with free memberships to the new museum during the first three years it’s open as well as connect them to the Future Museum’s resources that can help enhance their curriculum. During his inspiring career in business and public service, Herb Kohl also recognized the importance of investing in early childhood and K-12 education. We’re grateful that his legacy will continue through the Future Museum!

Milwaukee Public Museum is seeking a full-time Research Curator of Paleontology (Robert & Sally Manegold Curator). Interested candidates may find more information and apply here: https://lnkd.in/gn7uRu22

MPM is seeking to hire an Indigenous artist to design and create an art installation of an Indigenous dwelling that will be featured in the garden plaza of the Future Museum. The plaza is an outdoor green space located adjacent to the Museum building, which will be used for outdoor learning and engagement focused on nature. The installation is intended to pay tribute to Wisconsin’s First Nations, especially those who have called this land home. It should convey a sense of welcome to all visitors and connection to this land. For more information on the design parameters and how to submit a proposal for consideration, click here: https://lnkd.in/gTGG3Vh2

After four years of service as MPM Board Chair, P.J. DiStefano, Managing Partner at Deloitte, has officially passed the gavel to John Roberts, Executive Vice President and Chief Distribution Officer at Northwestern Mutual. P.J. served as Board Chair during a critical time for MPM. He was instrumental in helping MPM navigate the many challenges brought by COVID, as well as helping us launch our Future Museum project—from the building and exhibit design process to the fundraising campaign. We are grateful for P.J.'s guidance and commitment to MPM. We simply can’t thank him enough! We'd also like to congratulate our new Board Chair, John Roberts! He has already shown a passion for MPM’s mission as a board member, and we are excited to tap into his leadership as we enjoy the final few years in our current building and continue our journey to a new home.  

Here's a quick (VERY quick!) look at teams of engineers assembling canned food sculptures for #CanstructionMKE. Visit MPM through February 4 to view the completed sculptures and vote for your favorite! https://lnkd.in/gBbZ7QQp Many thanks to Women In Design - Milwaukee!

Not every CEO can say they've studied lizards alone on a deserted island used by drug runners. Check out MPM President & CEO Dr. Ellen Censky's story about her first night in the Caribbean on a research trip. MPM staff, from our CEO to our curators and collections managers, have conducted and studied important scientific and cultural research from all around the world (and even outer space)!