The Milwaukee Public Museum is a museum of human and natural history that provides a dynamic and stimulating environment for learning. The Museum interprets the world's cultural and natural heritage through collections, research, education and exhibits.

MPM was created in 1882 when the City of Milwaukee accepted some 20,000 objects and specimens from the Natural History Society of Wisconsin for the purpose of creating a public museum. Since then MPM collections have grown to more than 6,000,000 objects and specimens. MPM's first home was in the Exposition building. It moved to the Public Library building in 1898 and into its present location in 1962. MPM now has three and a half floors of exhibit area for visitors to explore.