Kohl's sponsors free museum days

Kohl’s is backing up its commitment to families by sponsoring a museum promotion called Thank You Thursday in Milwaukee.

The retailer will be offering free general admission to the Museum Public Museum on the first Thursday of every month. Kohl’s Thank You Thursday marks the first time ever free general admission has been regularly provided to the public and will kick off on June 4.

“Kohl’s is proud to partner with the Milwaukee Public Museum to provide area families greater access to the rich history housed in the Museum’s exhibits and collections,” said Bevin Bailis, Kohl’s senior vice president of communications and public relations. “With Kohl’s Thank You Thursday, we are offering families the opportunity to experience all the Museum has to offer.”

Kohl’s Thank You Thursday gives visitors access to more than 150,000-square-feet of fascinating exhibit space to explore including: the Costa Rican Rainforest, beautiful free-flying butterflies inside the butterfly garden, exhibits highlighting world cultures and artifacts, an educational science show in the Dome Theater and the Planetarium.

MPM offers extended hours on Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. for families to explore and learn together. Kohl’s Thank You Thursday is free for individuals and families (excluding groups).

“We’re excited to partner with Kohl’s to offer all our visitors the opportunity to explore our exhibits and collections for free,” said Dennis Kois, Milwaukee Public Museum president and CEO. “MPM is the most visited museum in the state by a huge margin, with visitors from every background. Our partnership with Kohl’s allows us to open our doors to all Milwaukeeans, and all Wisconsinites, regardless of their economic situation.”

Kohl’s is a specialty department store with 1,164 stores in 49 states.