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Milwaukee Public Museum reports steady spring programming and a modest operating surplus through March

3769769 · June 10, 2025
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Summary

Milwaukee Public Museum reported attendance slightly behind last year but an operating surplus through March 2025 and ongoing fundraising for the new facility; staff cited elevator outages in the current building as an operational challenge.

Milwaukee Public Museum leadership provided an informational update to the Parks and Culture Committee on operations and finances through March 31, 2025.

Key program and attendance notes

President Ellen Zenski said spring programming and outreach activities were well attended: spring break events drew about 18,000 visitors, Streets Alive participation included 1,500 visitors, and school-group visits were up from the previous year but have not returned to…

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