Betty Brinn Children's Museum

06/04/2026

What an incredible night! 💙

Our second annual Be A Kid Ball raised a record-breaking $564,775 to support hands-on, play-based learning experiences for children and families.

Thank you to our sponsors, co-chairs, donors, volunteers, and the 500+ guests who made this evening so special. Your generosity helps ensure that children have access to meaningful opportunities to learn, create, explore, and grow through play.

This year's theme, How Play Shapes Us, highlighted the lasting impact play has on childhood development and the role it plays in shaping future leaders, innovators, problem-solvers, and engaged community members. Through play, children build confidence, develop critical skills, and discover their unique potential.

We're filled with gratitude for everyone who helped make this event a success. Thank you for believing in the power of play. If you missed the chance to donate and still would like to, please visit bbcmkids.org/gala.

06/03/2026

We're excited for another summer of fun programming at Northwestern Mutual Community Playground! Join the Wonder Wagon this Sunday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 💫

Get the family ready for Summerfest!

We're partnering with Milwaukee World Festival, Inc again this year on a summer of family-friendly themed days at the Northwestern Mutual Community Playground! 🥳

The first Family Funday is coming up this Sunday, June 7th from 10 AM - 2 PM, and is Summerfest-themed! 🎸

Families can enjoy the playground, take part in hands-on activities, and enjoy bites from food trucks. 🌮

Expect fun activities, like:

🎤 Performances from Milwaukee Flyers, Milwaukee Ballet, and Salsabrositas MKE

🎤 An Eagles & Friends Raptor Show presented by Schlitz Audubon Nature Center

🎤 Exhibits and interactive activities with Betty Brinn Children's Museum Wonder Wagon

The best part is it's completely free! We hope to see you there!

05/31/2026

June is almost here! 🎻

Join our Artist-in-Residence, Malik Johnson, tomorrow at 10 a.m. for an interactive storytime with actor and dancer N'Jameh Russell-Camara. With movement, music and imagination, they'll bring the story to life and encourage kids to dream big while celebrating the talents, interests and qualities that make each of us unique.

You can also catch Malik's special cello performances on June 17 and June 20. Plan your visit today!

05/28/2026

A huge thank you to Sendik's and their incredible customer community for raising an amazing $115,000 during this year’s Spring Round Up campaign in support of Betty Brinn Children's Museum. Your generosity helps us continue to foster joy, confidence, and curiosity in children and families through the power of play each and every day. We are so grateful for Sendik’s continued partnership and for every customer who chose to round up and support our mission.

05/26/2026

Life’s busy in Home Town, and there’s plenty to keep you moving! The mail’s running late, a puppy needs a check-up, there’s a car waiting in the shop and somehow the grocery shelves are already empty again.

Come clock in for the day and plan your visit to the Museum!

05/22/2026

Our favorite heeler sisters stopped by the Museum today… for real life! 💙🧡

05/22/2026

What a sweet Community Access Day! Guests created sensory rain sticks with our Artist-in-Residence, and a huge thank you to .mke for taking our Baby Beginnings families on a nice (but chilly!) walk after the program. 💙

Community Access Day is sponsored by Northwestern Mutual.

05/20/2026

Heads up! The Museum will be closed on Monday, May 25 for Memorial Day. We'll still be open regular hours Saturday and Sunday and will reopen for play on Wednesday, May 27.

05/18/2026

We had the best PJ party with our members on Saturday for Bedtime at Betty Brinn! Thanks to everyone who joined us.