Kenosha Public Museum

31 reviews

+1 (262) 653-4140

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I think these guys were worried about the bears and cougar.

The cougar may look angry, but the rest of the animals are very friendly.

5500 1st Ave

Kenosha, WI 53140

+1 (262) 653-4140

http://museums.kenosha.org

Accredited natural science and fine arts Museum located in the heart of beautiful downtown Kenosha. Free General Admission and free parking. Permanent Exhibits include: Wisconsin Story, Kenosha County Woolly mammoth, Native American Village, Children's hands-on Field Station. Rotating exhibits and free family programs and events year-round. Unique Gift Shop carrying local, hand-made and green products. Includes rental spaces for corporate events,birthdays, weddings, parties, etc. Group tours for children and adults available. Shares a Lake Michigan shoreline campus with the Civil War Museum and a working electric streetcar which runs to the Dinosaur Discovery Museum. Short distance from Illinois/Wisconsin border.

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4.031 reviews

Laura W.

9/6/2024

Loads of easy-to-access, free parking! Charming exhibits beautifully presented to appeal to children and adults of all ages. Space to explore and discover the area history and wildlife that even...

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Dew E.

9/16/2021

The fossils and ice age history downstairs is really neat - but so is the art and taxidermy upstairs! Enjoy the free museum and toss them a donation if you can.

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Corina M.

1/27/2022

First of all, I just want to say that I was so relieved this place was open on a Monday! As someone who works weekends it's often hard to find museums that are open then. As for the museum itself,...

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Michael T.

2/12/2023

Kids will love this museum! And it's FREE! If you are in the area and you have kids, make the time for a visit. It is not huge, but surprisingly spacious inside. The exhibits are not on fantastic,...

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Vikki Y.

1/8/2018

Kenosha Public Museum is the perfect place to take your kids or a date (or even family) on the weekend for a nice fun and educational time. It's also FREE (there's a donation receptacle in the...

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