🦋 Milwaukee Public Museum – Perfect Indoor Spot for Kids! 🏛️

Located in downtown Milwaukee, the Milwaukee Public Museum (MPM) is Wisconsin’s largest natural history museum. 🎉 📅 Every first Thursday of the month is FREE public admission! 🅿️ Parking: Street parking is available around the museum—meters cost $2/hour with a 2-hour limit. Download the MKE Park app to extend time remotely. Members can park in the garage and walk indoors directly to the museum—great for extreme weather! 🌧️❄️ 👧🐛 Kid-Friendly Highlights: Butterfly Garden (2nd Floor) 🦋 – Colorful butterflies may land on your shoulder! Wear bright colors for more fun. Wildlife Exhibits (3rd Floor) 🐘 – Incredibly lifelike animal specimens that kids love. Ancient Egypt Exhibit (3rd Floor) 🇪🇬 – See real mummies up close! Historic Milwaukee Street & Dinosaurs (2nd Floor) 🦕 – Walk through old Milwaukee and see dinosaur fossils. Rainforest Animal Exhibit 🌴 – Features tropical animal specimens. Insect Exhibit 🐜 – See live insects, smell their scents (some stinky, some sweet!), and learn from volunteer guides. There’s also a special butterfly area for toddlers with educational cartoons. 🎥 Theater Experience: The Dome Theater on the 1st floor offers different shows throughout the day. General admission includes 2 free shows, or you can pay $5 for special features. 🍽️ Dining: The 1st floor café has a dining area—you’re also welcome to bring your own food. Stroller-friendly throughout! ✅ 👶 Highly recommend for families—plan for at least 3 hours to enjoy it all! #Milwaukee #KidsMuseum #FamilyFun #MPM #IndoorActivities #ButterflyGarden #Wisconsin