# Isabel Bader Community Day at MPM

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

- When: Sun, Nov 1 · 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Where: Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 West Wells Street, Milwaukee, WI 53233
- Ages: All ages
- Price: Complimentary admission for all
- Organizer: Milwaukee Public Museum
- Official page: https://www.mpm.edu/
- Last checked: Sat, Oct 24

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## About

The museum opens the first day of Native American Heritage Month with free admission for everyone, honoring the late Milwaukee philanthropist Isabel Bader's 100th birthday. The day brings drum performances, storytimes and activities for children, and hands-on education stations alongside the regular exhibits. A free way for families to see the museum in its final months in the current building.

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