Milwaukee Art Museum - Kohl's Art Generation Studio & Calatrava Family Weekend

About this adventure

The Milwaukee Art Museum's iconic Santiago Calatrava-designed Quadracci Pavilion offers an inspiring Thanksgiving holiday destination on the Lake Michigan shore. Families can gather in the dramatic Windhover Hall to watch the magnificent Burke Brise Soleil 'wings' open and close before heading down to the Kohl's Art Generation Studio. This dedicated family creative space invites children and parents to experiment with watercolors, collage, clay modeling, and printmaking inspired by world-class art collections. Interactive touch-screen gallery games and complimentary ArtPack backpacks loaded with sketchpads and activity cards keep young minds actively engaged. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Fully accessible museum campus with elevators connecting all levels and broad polished marble walkways ideal for strollers. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Private Mamava nursing pod located near the museum entrance lobby, along with spacious family restrooms equipped with infant changing decks. • Age Suitability: All ages; kids 12 and under receive free admission every day of the year. • Sensory Tips: Sun-drenched, airy atrium with expansive lake horizons; tranquil, quiet gallery spaces provide calm visual reflection away from crowded shopping malls.