Adopt an Artifact

Milwaukee County Historical Society - 75th Anniversary
Unlocking The Vault
75 Years, 75 Stories

Adopt an Artifact

See list of artifacts to adopt here!

Or suggest an artifact 414-273-8288

Benefits of Adoption

Adopt an artifact at any level and receive all of the benefits in that level plus the benefits listed in the levels below it. Adoption of Artifact is for a one year duration.

$1,000

Opportunities to meet with museum historians, curators, and collection specialists
Invitations to exhibition openings and other VIP events
Visitation rights to your artifact and picture opportunity
Show & Tell Lunch with the Curator

$500

Free admission to the Museum
Your name listed in our donor newsletter
Unique behind-the-scenes opportunities, including exclusive visits to our conservation and collection areas
Logo/Name on special Anniversary sponsor signage
Website logo recognition

$250

Free subscription to Milwaukee History magazine
Invitations to member-only events
Discounts on all programs, tours and purchases at the Gift Shop

$75

A one-year subscription to our donor newsletter
A pass for free admission to the Museum for two
A personalized adoption packet, which includes a certificate of adoption, a picture of your artifact, and a description of its historical significance
Your name listed in the Museum and the annual report as a sponsor of your chosen item
Logo/name recognition as Adoption Donor when item is on exhibit
Line listing on special Anniversary sponsor signage