House Policies

To protect the fragile artwork for all to enjoy, the following are not allowed in the Museum:

• Touching the artwork: The oil from your hands is damaging.
• Food, beverages, gum
• Backpacks or large bags: A coatroom and lockers are available for storage.
• Umbrellas
• Pens or markers: Sketching in the galleries is welcome, but with pencil only.

As a courtesy to all visitors, please silence your cell phones.

Please be watchful of small children.

Photography in the galleries is allowed with the following conditions:

• No flash, tripods, monopods or large camera bags
• Only works owned by the Museum in its Collection galleries may be photographed. Refer to the text labels located near each artwork: Museum-owned works will have an accession number (e.g., M1973.01) listed on its label. Please consult a Museum Representative if you are not sure.
• All wedding and portrait photography must be approved by Event Services. Contact Anne Radtke, events coordinator, at 414-224-3279 or anne.radtke@mam.org.
• For commercial photo shoots, please contact Anne Radke, at 414-224-3279 or anne.radke@mam.org.

Appraisals/Conservation

The Milwaukee Art Museum is not permitted to conduct appraisals or restoration for the general public.

For a list of local conservators try www.conservation-us.org and select “Find a Conservator”.

Donation

If you are interested in donating a work of art to the Milwaukee Art Museum please send the following information for consideration:

• An image of the work
• Object information including: dimensions, medium, framing, mounts, etc.
• Any historical information you have about the work.

Mail to:
Liz Flaig
Curatorial Department Administrator
700 North Art Museum Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53202