Join us for exciting programs + special events

From music classes to gardening workshops, we offer a variety of activities designed for all ages. Check our calendar to see everything happening.

Special Performers / Events

Sensory-Friendly Sessions
25 May

Sensory-Friendly Sessions

3:30 p.m.
Second Sunday of every month, 5-7 p.m. Fourth Sunday of every month, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Families can enjoy our Museum experience in a calmer, quieter space [...]
Go, Dog. Go! Performance by Milwaukee Youth Theater
29 May

Go, Dog. Go! Performance by Milwaukee Youth Theater

10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Watch as Milwaukee students bring the pages of P.D. Eastman's classic to life! Will the dogs work? Will the dogs sleep? Will the dogs play? [...]
2025 Gala: Be A Kid Ball
5 Jun

2025 Gala: Be A Kid Ball

5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Join us for the Betty Brinn Children's Museum's 30th anniversary celebration, an evening filled with play-inspired fun to raise crucial dollars for play-based learning opportunities [...]
"The Tocks on the Clock" Interactive Story Time
8 Jun

"The Tocks on the Clock" Interactive Story Time

10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Join local Milwaukee author Jozef K. Richards at the Museum for an interactive story time of his book, "The Tocks on the Clock" on Sunday, [...]
Sensory-Friendly Sessions
8 Jun

Sensory-Friendly Sessions

5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Second Sunday of every month, 5-7 p.m. Fourth Sunday of every month, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Families can enjoy our Museum experience in a calmer, quieter space [...]
Baby Beginnings
19 Jun

Baby Beginnings

8 a.m. - 9 a.m.
Baby Beginnings is a free program for caregivers and their newborns to come together while exploring the five senses. Hosted in our Pocket Park exhibit, [...]
Bedtime At Betty Brinn FB Post

Bedtime At Betty Brinn

Member Exclusive Event!

Put on your coziest pajamas, grab your favorite stuffed animal and join us for an evening full of fun for the whole family!

Tickets are on sale now at just $5 per person. Ticket includes pizza, compliments of Palermo's, and a sweet treat to top off the night!

Spots are limited! Get your tickets!

Artist in Residence

Malik JOhnson

We're excited to welcome Grammy-nominated and classically trained cellist, composer and music producer, Malik Johnson, as our 2025 Artist in Residence!

Join Malik from April to August for interactive performances and community conversations that provide new and dynamic ways for children and families to learn at the Museum.

Be A Maker Space

Be A Maker

Make and Test: Wind!

Get ready to be blown away as we explore how moving air affects everyday objects. Watch them fly, or challenge yourself to make a hovercraft!

Science Bonus: Test and experiment how you can use our mini windmill to power a lightbulb!

Wonder Wagon

Wonder Wagon

Our Wonder Wagon brings hands-on activities and collaborative projects into the community. The Wonder Wagon is available to visit parks, community centers, schools, partner sites, special events and private functions.