Kenosha Museums
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Official account of the Kenosha Public Museum, Civil War Museum, and Dinosaur Discovery Museum. We have dinosaurs and other old stuff.
Snowy days call for prehistoric discoveries. 🦖
At the Dinosaur Discovery Museum, explore real fossils, hands-on exhibits, and the science behind how dinosaurs evolved into modern birds - all indoors and ready to explore.
At the Dinosaur Discovery Museum, explore real fossils, hands-on exhibits, and the science behind how dinosaurs evolved into modern birds - all indoors and ready to explore.
February 6, 2026 at 5:35 PM
Snowy days call for prehistoric discoveries. 🦖
At the Dinosaur Discovery Museum, explore real fossils, hands-on exhibits, and the science behind how dinosaurs evolved into modern birds - all indoors and ready to explore.
At the Dinosaur Discovery Museum, explore real fossils, hands-on exhibits, and the science behind how dinosaurs evolved into modern birds - all indoors and ready to explore.
This Black History Month, we’re highlighting Black innovators who shaped STEAM.
First up: Science 🧪
Dr. Marie Maynard Daly was the first Black woman to earn a PhD in chemistry. Her research helped establish the link between cholesterol and heart disease - shaping modern medicine to this day.
First up: Science 🧪
Dr. Marie Maynard Daly was the first Black woman to earn a PhD in chemistry. Her research helped establish the link between cholesterol and heart disease - shaping modern medicine to this day.
February 4, 2026 at 9:25 PM
This Black History Month, we’re highlighting Black innovators who shaped STEAM.
First up: Science 🧪
Dr. Marie Maynard Daly was the first Black woman to earn a PhD in chemistry. Her research helped establish the link between cholesterol and heart disease - shaping modern medicine to this day.
First up: Science 🧪
Dr. Marie Maynard Daly was the first Black woman to earn a PhD in chemistry. Her research helped establish the link between cholesterol and heart disease - shaping modern medicine to this day.
It's time for another Fun Fossil Fact Friday!
Ichthyosaur babies were born tail-first. If they had been born head-first, they would have drowned before they could reach the water's surface to take their first breath 💨
Ichthyosaur babies were born tail-first. If they had been born head-first, they would have drowned before they could reach the water's surface to take their first breath 💨
January 30, 2026 at 4:09 PM
It's time for another Fun Fossil Fact Friday!
Ichthyosaur babies were born tail-first. If they had been born head-first, they would have drowned before they could reach the water's surface to take their first breath 💨
Ichthyosaur babies were born tail-first. If they had been born head-first, they would have drowned before they could reach the water's surface to take their first breath 💨
🦄🐋 Narwhal Fun Fact
The iconic narwhal tusk isn’t a horn - it’s actually an extra-long tooth which can grow up to 10 feet long! It's packed with nerve endings, helping narwhals sense changes in water temperature, pressure, and their surrounding environment, making it as useful as it is unusual.
The iconic narwhal tusk isn’t a horn - it’s actually an extra-long tooth which can grow up to 10 feet long! It's packed with nerve endings, helping narwhals sense changes in water temperature, pressure, and their surrounding environment, making it as useful as it is unusual.
January 28, 2026 at 10:08 PM
🦄🐋 Narwhal Fun Fact
The iconic narwhal tusk isn’t a horn - it’s actually an extra-long tooth which can grow up to 10 feet long! It's packed with nerve endings, helping narwhals sense changes in water temperature, pressure, and their surrounding environment, making it as useful as it is unusual.
The iconic narwhal tusk isn’t a horn - it’s actually an extra-long tooth which can grow up to 10 feet long! It's packed with nerve endings, helping narwhals sense changes in water temperature, pressure, and their surrounding environment, making it as useful as it is unusual.
This week’s #MineralMonday feature is okenite in basalt. Okenite forms delicate, cottony white spheres inside volcanic basalt, creating a striking contrast between soft, fibrous crystals and hard, dark rock, an eye-catching example of how minerals grow in volcanic environments!
January 26, 2026 at 10:42 PM
This week’s #MineralMonday feature is okenite in basalt. Okenite forms delicate, cottony white spheres inside volcanic basalt, creating a striking contrast between soft, fibrous crystals and hard, dark rock, an eye-catching example of how minerals grow in volcanic environments!
🦈 Sharks: Big and Small
The whale shark is the largest fish in the world, growing up to 60 feet long!
At the other end of the scale, the pocket shark and dwarf lanternshark are so tiny that you could hold one in your hand.
The World of Sharks is at the Kenosha Public Museum through March 1.
The whale shark is the largest fish in the world, growing up to 60 feet long!
At the other end of the scale, the pocket shark and dwarf lanternshark are so tiny that you could hold one in your hand.
The World of Sharks is at the Kenosha Public Museum through March 1.
January 23, 2026 at 4:25 PM
🦈 Sharks: Big and Small
The whale shark is the largest fish in the world, growing up to 60 feet long!
At the other end of the scale, the pocket shark and dwarf lanternshark are so tiny that you could hold one in your hand.
The World of Sharks is at the Kenosha Public Museum through March 1.
The whale shark is the largest fish in the world, growing up to 60 feet long!
At the other end of the scale, the pocket shark and dwarf lanternshark are so tiny that you could hold one in your hand.
The World of Sharks is at the Kenosha Public Museum through March 1.
-40 wind chill? We may need to borrow this for a couple of days 🥶
January 22, 2026 at 9:20 PM
-40 wind chill? We may need to borrow this for a couple of days 🥶
A-Z of the Kenosha Museum Collections: Oviraptor Egg 🥚🦖
This fossilized egg offers a rare glimpse into dinosaur reproduction. Once thought to belong to a "sneaky egg thief", Oviraptor was later discovered to be a caring parent, often preserved sitting atop its nest, much like modern birds.
This fossilized egg offers a rare glimpse into dinosaur reproduction. Once thought to belong to a "sneaky egg thief", Oviraptor was later discovered to be a caring parent, often preserved sitting atop its nest, much like modern birds.
January 20, 2026 at 5:33 PM
A-Z of the Kenosha Museum Collections: Oviraptor Egg 🥚🦖
This fossilized egg offers a rare glimpse into dinosaur reproduction. Once thought to belong to a "sneaky egg thief", Oviraptor was later discovered to be a caring parent, often preserved sitting atop its nest, much like modern birds.
This fossilized egg offers a rare glimpse into dinosaur reproduction. Once thought to belong to a "sneaky egg thief", Oviraptor was later discovered to be a caring parent, often preserved sitting atop its nest, much like modern birds.
How many Easter eggs can you find in The World of Sharks? 🤔 Hint: there are more than 2!
January 16, 2026 at 5:01 PM
How many Easter eggs can you find in The World of Sharks? 🤔 Hint: there are more than 2!
Great white shark teeth are built for power. Serrated edges help slice through tough prey, and sharks can go through thousands of teeth in a lifetime. With up to seven rows of teeth at a time, new teeth move forward like a conveyor belt as old ones fall out. World of Sharks on view through March 1!
January 14, 2026 at 8:19 PM
Great white shark teeth are built for power. Serrated edges help slice through tough prey, and sharks can go through thousands of teeth in a lifetime. With up to seven rows of teeth at a time, new teeth move forward like a conveyor belt as old ones fall out. World of Sharks on view through March 1!
💎 #MineralMonday 💎
These sparkling crystals are quartz, often called “Herkimer diamonds.” Despite the name, they aren’t diamonds at all—they’re double-terminated quartz crystals known for their exceptional clarity.
These sparkling crystals are quartz, often called “Herkimer diamonds.” Despite the name, they aren’t diamonds at all—they’re double-terminated quartz crystals known for their exceptional clarity.
January 12, 2026 at 10:10 PM
💎 #MineralMonday 💎
These sparkling crystals are quartz, often called “Herkimer diamonds.” Despite the name, they aren’t diamonds at all—they’re double-terminated quartz crystals known for their exceptional clarity.
These sparkling crystals are quartz, often called “Herkimer diamonds.” Despite the name, they aren’t diamonds at all—they’re double-terminated quartz crystals known for their exceptional clarity.
New look in the KPM staircase!
Our display cases have been refreshed - each one now features a different collection from the Kenosha Public Museum. Take the stairs next time you visit and explore along the way.
Our display cases have been refreshed - each one now features a different collection from the Kenosha Public Museum. Take the stairs next time you visit and explore along the way.
January 6, 2026 at 9:23 PM
New look in the KPM staircase!
Our display cases have been refreshed - each one now features a different collection from the Kenosha Public Museum. Take the stairs next time you visit and explore along the way.
Our display cases have been refreshed - each one now features a different collection from the Kenosha Public Museum. Take the stairs next time you visit and explore along the way.
School’s out - dive in! 🦈
Explore “The World of Sharks” at the Kenosha Public Museum during Christmas break. A fun, fascinating adventure for curious kids and families.
bit.ly/KPM_Exhibits
Explore “The World of Sharks” at the Kenosha Public Museum during Christmas break. A fun, fascinating adventure for curious kids and families.
bit.ly/KPM_Exhibits
December 26, 2025 at 6:22 PM
School’s out - dive in! 🦈
Explore “The World of Sharks” at the Kenosha Public Museum during Christmas break. A fun, fascinating adventure for curious kids and families.
bit.ly/KPM_Exhibits
Explore “The World of Sharks” at the Kenosha Public Museum during Christmas break. A fun, fascinating adventure for curious kids and families.
bit.ly/KPM_Exhibits
This Christmas Eve, we’re looking back to the very first Christmas card. In 1843, Sir Henry Cole commissioned John Callcott Horsley to make a holiday greeting, starting a tradition that would soon spread around the world.
The Museums will be closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day 🎄
The Museums will be closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day 🎄
December 24, 2025 at 5:04 PM
This Christmas Eve, we’re looking back to the very first Christmas card. In 1843, Sir Henry Cole commissioned John Callcott Horsley to make a holiday greeting, starting a tradition that would soon spread around the world.
The Museums will be closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day 🎄
The Museums will be closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day 🎄
#MineralMonday 🎄
Getting coal for Christmas isn’t so bad - coal powered homes, industry, and change for generations.
The tradition? Naughty kids in Europe got coal in their stockings, a warning that made its way to the US in the 19th century. Even the “naughty” got something useful under the tree!
Getting coal for Christmas isn’t so bad - coal powered homes, industry, and change for generations.
The tradition? Naughty kids in Europe got coal in their stockings, a warning that made its way to the US in the 19th century. Even the “naughty” got something useful under the tree!
December 22, 2025 at 8:01 PM
#MineralMonday 🎄
Getting coal for Christmas isn’t so bad - coal powered homes, industry, and change for generations.
The tradition? Naughty kids in Europe got coal in their stockings, a warning that made its way to the US in the 19th century. Even the “naughty” got something useful under the tree!
Getting coal for Christmas isn’t so bad - coal powered homes, industry, and change for generations.
The tradition? Naughty kids in Europe got coal in their stockings, a warning that made its way to the US in the 19th century. Even the “naughty” got something useful under the tree!
It's a chilly Fun Fossil Fact Friday ❄️ Dinosaur fossils have been found on every continent—even Antarctica. Some of the most famous discoveries have come from Mongolia’s Gobi Desert, Argentina’s Patagonia region, and North America’s Badlands.
December 19, 2025 at 6:39 PM
It's a chilly Fun Fossil Fact Friday ❄️ Dinosaur fossils have been found on every continent—even Antarctica. Some of the most famous discoveries have come from Mongolia’s Gobi Desert, Argentina’s Patagonia region, and North America’s Badlands.
Reindeer = caribou? Yep! 🦌
They’re called reindeer in Eurasia (often domesticated, like Santa's) and caribou in North America (always wild).
They’re called reindeer in Eurasia (often domesticated, like Santa's) and caribou in North America (always wild).
December 17, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Reindeer = caribou? Yep! 🦌
They’re called reindeer in Eurasia (often domesticated, like Santa's) and caribou in North America (always wild).
They’re called reindeer in Eurasia (often domesticated, like Santa's) and caribou in North America (always wild).
Something fin-tastic is happening at the Kenosha Public Museum 🦈
World of Sharks is officially open! Dive in and discover the science, myths, and amazing adaptations of sharks.
World of Sharks is officially open! Dive in and discover the science, myths, and amazing adaptations of sharks.
December 16, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Something fin-tastic is happening at the Kenosha Public Museum 🦈
World of Sharks is officially open! Dive in and discover the science, myths, and amazing adaptations of sharks.
World of Sharks is officially open! Dive in and discover the science, myths, and amazing adaptations of sharks.
Did you know Emperor penguins are the tallest of all penguin species? 🐧
They can reach up to 4 feet tall, making them the true giants of the penguin world! These impressive birds are also known for their incredible endurance, raising their chicks in some of the harshest conditions on the planet.
They can reach up to 4 feet tall, making them the true giants of the penguin world! These impressive birds are also known for their incredible endurance, raising their chicks in some of the harshest conditions on the planet.
December 11, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Did you know Emperor penguins are the tallest of all penguin species? 🐧
They can reach up to 4 feet tall, making them the true giants of the penguin world! These impressive birds are also known for their incredible endurance, raising their chicks in some of the harshest conditions on the planet.
They can reach up to 4 feet tall, making them the true giants of the penguin world! These impressive birds are also known for their incredible endurance, raising their chicks in some of the harshest conditions on the planet.
🦈 The World of Sharks opens Saturday!
Dive into an immersive look at sharks—older than dinosaurs, spectacular, and often misunderstood.
Don’t miss the Kenosha Public Museum’s newest exhibition!
Dive into an immersive look at sharks—older than dinosaurs, spectacular, and often misunderstood.
Don’t miss the Kenosha Public Museum’s newest exhibition!
December 9, 2025 at 5:09 PM
🦈 The World of Sharks opens Saturday!
Dive into an immersive look at sharks—older than dinosaurs, spectacular, and often misunderstood.
Don’t miss the Kenosha Public Museum’s newest exhibition!
Dive into an immersive look at sharks—older than dinosaurs, spectacular, and often misunderstood.
Don’t miss the Kenosha Public Museum’s newest exhibition!
🌟 #MineralMonday Feature: Muscovite
This mica mineral forms in thin, sheet-like layers that can bend without breaking - almost like natural threads!
Its pearly shimmer and pale color once guided explorers, helped early window-makers, and still appears in everyday products today.
This mica mineral forms in thin, sheet-like layers that can bend without breaking - almost like natural threads!
Its pearly shimmer and pale color once guided explorers, helped early window-makers, and still appears in everyday products today.
December 8, 2025 at 7:46 PM
🌟 #MineralMonday Feature: Muscovite
This mica mineral forms in thin, sheet-like layers that can bend without breaking - almost like natural threads!
Its pearly shimmer and pale color once guided explorers, helped early window-makers, and still appears in everyday products today.
This mica mineral forms in thin, sheet-like layers that can bend without breaking - almost like natural threads!
Its pearly shimmer and pale color once guided explorers, helped early window-makers, and still appears in everyday products today.
It's a straightforward Fossil Fact Friday: The word “fossil” comes from the Latin word “fossilis”, which literally means “dug up”.
Can you dig it?
Can you dig it?
December 5, 2025 at 5:05 PM
It's a straightforward Fossil Fact Friday: The word “fossil” comes from the Latin word “fossilis”, which literally means “dug up”.
Can you dig it?
Can you dig it?
🎄 Shop local this Saturday at Christmas at the Museums! 25+ makers, unique gifts, treats & more at the Kenosha Public Museum. Free & festive! 🎁
December 3, 2025 at 3:41 PM
🎄 Shop local this Saturday at Christmas at the Museums! 25+ makers, unique gifts, treats & more at the Kenosha Public Museum. Free & festive! 🎁
⏳ Last Chance!
The Mary Burns exhibitions at the Kenosha Public Museum close this Sunday. Don’t miss your final opportunity to experience these powerful woven portraits and stories honoring Wisconsin’s Native women.
The Mary Burns exhibitions at the Kenosha Public Museum close this Sunday. Don’t miss your final opportunity to experience these powerful woven portraits and stories honoring Wisconsin’s Native women.
November 26, 2025 at 3:03 PM
⏳ Last Chance!
The Mary Burns exhibitions at the Kenosha Public Museum close this Sunday. Don’t miss your final opportunity to experience these powerful woven portraits and stories honoring Wisconsin’s Native women.
The Mary Burns exhibitions at the Kenosha Public Museum close this Sunday. Don’t miss your final opportunity to experience these powerful woven portraits and stories honoring Wisconsin’s Native women.
#MineralMonday Feature: Black Tourmaline
Also called schorl, this Brazilian tourmaline forms dramatic, glossy black crystals with vertical grooves running along their sides. It’s one of the most recognizable varieties of tourmaline 🖤
Also called schorl, this Brazilian tourmaline forms dramatic, glossy black crystals with vertical grooves running along their sides. It’s one of the most recognizable varieties of tourmaline 🖤
November 24, 2025 at 3:27 PM
#MineralMonday Feature: Black Tourmaline
Also called schorl, this Brazilian tourmaline forms dramatic, glossy black crystals with vertical grooves running along their sides. It’s one of the most recognizable varieties of tourmaline 🖤
Also called schorl, this Brazilian tourmaline forms dramatic, glossy black crystals with vertical grooves running along their sides. It’s one of the most recognizable varieties of tourmaline 🖤