# Kohl's Thank You Thursday Free Days at MPM

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

- When: Thu, Nov 5 (+1 more date) · 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Where: Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 West Wells Street, Milwaukee, WI 53233
- Ages: All ages
- Price: Free admission for all visitors (excluding groups)
- Organizer: Milwaukee Public Museum
- Official page: https://www.mpm.edu/
- Last checked: Sat, Oct 24

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## About

On the first Thursday of the month all visitors (excluding groups) get free admission to the museum's exhibits, supported by Kohl's Cares. November 5 adds Native American Heritage Month programming about moccasins, chats with curators and hands-on education stations. December 3 is the museum's final Thank You Thursday before it closes, with holiday decor and interactive stations about the Milwaukee of yesteryear.

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