# European Village Alive!

> Event for families in the Milwaukee–Waukesha area (WI). Times are Central Time.

- When: Sat, Dec 12 · 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Where: Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 West Wells Street, Milwaukee, WI 53233
- Ages: All ages
- Price: Free with museum admission (Adult 18-64 $25, Teen 14-17 $24, Youth 4-13 $19; members and children 3 and younger free)
- Organizer: Milwaukee Public Museum
- Official page: https://www.mpm.edu/
- Last checked: Sat, Oct 24

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## About

Museum docents in period attire are stationed at homes throughout the decorated European Village exhibit to talk with visitors about the history of European holiday traditions. Children can move house to house asking about customs from different countries. Included with museum admission.

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