Community Access Day

Name: Community Access Day
Start: 2026-05-21T14:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-05-22T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Betty Brinn Children's Museum

Free museum day for kids — arrive early to beat the crowds.

When: Thu · May 21; 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Where: Betty Brinn Children's Museum; Downtown, Milwaukee
Cost: Free; All ages

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