Greater Milwaukee Foundation opening MPM to all for free Saturday, Aug. 12 | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Greater Milwaukee Foundation
July 10, 2017
Helping ensure everyone in our community has access to opportunities that enrich their lives, the Greater Milwaukee Foundation is continuing Gifts to the Community in 2017 with a summer Saturday of free admission at the Milwaukee Public Museum.
On Saturday, Aug. 12, not only will entry be free for all visitors, but hours will be extended from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., allowing extra time to explore generational favorites like the Streets of Old Milwaukee, new additions like Crossroads of Civilization, and special activities for all ages. MPM is located at 800 W. Wells St., Milwaukee.
(Photo courtesy of Greater Milwaukee Foundation)
“The Foundation is able to offer Gifts to the Community because of generous people who recognize that when we share positive experiences together, it strengthens our sense of community,” said Ellen Gilligan, Foundation president and CEO. “We are delighted to return to the Milwaukee Public Museum, which was the site of our very first, and incredibly popular, Gift to the Community in January 2015.”
In addition to the full array of MPM exhibits, the day’s bonus features will include:
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“We’re so grateful to the Greater Milwaukee Foundation for their generosity in making this day possible,” said Dennis Kois, MPM President and CEO. “When we partnered with GMF in 2015, we had over 26,000 visitors − the busiest weekend in Museum history. We’re incredibly excited to be able to open our doors again and give the community another opportunity to enjoy a Saturday at the Museum… for free!”
Launched in celebration of the Foundation’s centennial in 2015, Gifts to the Community provides special opportunities connecting the people of greater Milwaukee while showcasing the metro area’s most positive characteristics. Over the last two years, Gifts to the Community has brought together 287,000 people for free access to signature destinations, experiences and services throughout the region.
Visit greatermilwaukeefoundation.org/gifts to learn more.
About the Greater Milwaukee Foundation
The Greater Milwaukee Foundation is the region’s largest community foundation and was among the first established in the world. For more than a century, the Foundation has inspired philanthropy by connecting generous people to community needs that align with their interests. The Foundation was founded on the premise that generosity can unlock an individual’s potential and strengthen the community as a whole for everyone who lives here. We work in partnership with those who are committed to ensuring greater Milwaukee is a vibrant, economically thriving region that comprises welcoming and inclusive communities providing opportunity, prosperity and a high quality of life for all.
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