Milwaukee Art Museum free for kids after donation; 'wonderful gift'
Milwaukee Art Museum
MILWAUKEE - Kids 12 and under will now receive free admission to the Milwaukee Art Museum thanks to a generous donation.
According to the Milwaukee Art Museum, the Milwaukee donor— who wishes to remain anonymous—gifted $3.54 million.
Effective immediately, the gift supports free access for kids 12 and under to the museum’s collections, exhibitions, and youth and family programs.
"This wonderful gift is a celebration of the way that philanthropy can have a significant and lasting impact for generations," said André Allaire, Chief Development Officer. "Every day, our youngest Museum visitors will be able to access, engage with, and learn from world-class exhibitions and programs free of charge thanks to the generosity of an individual who believes in the power of art to strengthen our community."
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For more information about kid-friendly activities and amenities, visit mam.org/learn/visiting-with-kids.
To plan a family outing to the Milwaukee Art Museum, go to mam.org/visit.