Future Museum (Nature & Culture Museum of Wisconsin) — Milwaukee Public Museum
The Milwaukee Public Museum's "Future Museum," a new building replacing its current facility in Milwaukee, WI, is targeted to open in 2027, with exhibition design by Thinc Design and architecture by Ennead Architects and Kahler Slater.
| Venue | Milwaukee Public Museum |
|---|---|
| Project type | New Building |
| Status | Announced |
| Year expected | 2027 (announced) |
Credits
| Firm | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Thinc Design | Exhibit Design | Exhibition planning and design for core visitor experiences |
| Ennead Architects | Architecture | |
| kahler-slater | Architecture |
Description
The new facility will present five permanent gallery themes, including "Time Travel" and "Wisconsin Journey," exploring the intersections of nature and culture; described as the largest cultural project in Wisconsin's history. The current Milwaukee Public Museum building stays open through 2026, with a planned last day of January 3, 2027; the new building has no announced opening date beyond 2027.