The gradual return from pandemic-related cancellations has reminded us of all the great things happening around the region that we may have missed in the past. The Milwaukee Public Museum (MPM) plans to offer two more memory-evoking exhibits in the coming weeks as holiday planning gets into full swing.
The first returnees will happen this weekend European villages are alive will do exactly what its name suggests, bringing to life the museum’s European Village exhibit on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 8-9, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. MPM instructors and volunteers inject energy (and movement) into the ordinary environment by donning costumes intended to express his early 20th century atmosphere in some of the countries on display .
As you stroll through the site, you’ll get a glimpse of holiday-themed artifacts from the museum’s collection, pick up traditional recipes you can recreate at home, and hear stories from the village’s “residents” .
“Our interpreters will discuss traditions brought by European immigrants that have shaped the modern American holiday season, including greeting cards, Christmas trees, wreaths, gingerbread, mistletoe, holly, nativity scenes, and stockings. ” says the MPM Collection interpreter. manager Amanda Kopp said in a release.
This year is also a chance for adults to enjoy the museum outside of business hours. old milwaukee mixer Next Thursday, December 14th, from 7pm to 9:30pm. The decorated Old Town Milwaukee exhibit will host an educational and drink pairing where guests will hear about food, fashion and entertainment while taking a deep dive into drink and appetizer pairings. Victorian era.
“We are thrilled to bring back two fan-favorite experiences after a three-year hiatus,” MPM Educational Events Coordinator Erin Goff said in a release. “Our visitors always look forward to seeing the decorated Old Milwaukee Streets and European Village exhibits, and this year we’re excited to be able to use those settings as inspiration for unique holiday-themed activities. I’m excited about it.
“Mixer will offer interactive activities that explore themes such as parlor games, menus that shaped the city’s culinary traditions, clothing staples and trends, and the art of portraiture.”
The event will also include a cash bar, holiday selections by a barbershop quartet, and screenings of short holiday movies at the Nickelodeon Theater. Tickets are $32 and available now on the MPM website.
Even if you’re not old enough to attend the Old Milwaukee Mixer, you can still enjoy the look and feel of the holiday season right now. Decorate the streets and villagesruns from now until January 21st. The streets of Old Milwaukee are decorated with Victorian-era greenery, bells and ribbons, and a classic seasonal soundtrack. Similarly, his nine homes in European Village have been added with culturally specific holiday items and you can learn about them via his QR code in each home’s window.
Immersive learning continues historical holiday tourIt will be held from 11 a.m. to noon on December 16, 23, and 30. A free 50-minute walk through the exhibits provides informative context of the holiday-transformed surroundings, along with information about how the European heritage of immigrants remains today. Christmas festival.
lastly, florence opera holiday concert featuring Baumgartner Studio artists will return to the museum again this year to perform Christmas hymns and other songs next Monday, Dec. 11, from 2 to 3 p.m. The performance in front of the butterfly vivarium on the first floor is part of his SPARK at MPM. The program is aimed at people in the early stages of dementia and their care partners, but is open to all museum visitors.
“Music interventions have been shown to be effective for people with memory loss because they often evoke emotions,” Dawn Koseja, MPM’s director of community engagement and advocacy, said in the release. “In performances over the past few years, I have witnessed SPARK! When participants hear these songs, they sing along, move to the beat, bring back memories, and are even moved to tears. ”
For more information about the museum’s holiday programs, visit the MPM website.