Kenosha Public Museum

Several private collectors have loaned their lacquer boxes, making the exhibit possible. The idea to create lacquer boxes with detailed paintings originated more than 1,000 years ago in Asian countries including China and Japan. Europeans adopted the process during the 17th and 18th centuries – often used to create snuffboxes which were then were in great demand throughout Europe. Lacquer offered a less expensive alternative than turtle shell or ivory.

Hand painted porcelain from yesteryear through today. Presented by The Pickard China Collector's Club, with assistance from Pickard Incorporated, Antioch, Illinois. From the flowery to the formal and everything in-between, over a century of Pickard China is represented, including works by the best-known artists, the official patterns of presidents and diplomats, and a sampling of pieces from Pickard's competitors.

The Transparent Watercolor Society of America hosts its 36^th Annual National Juried Exhibition at the Kenosha Public Museum. The exhibit features artists nationwide. The goal of the TWSA has been to advance the stature and foster appreciation of transparent watercolor as a major medium. TWSA recognizes an important distinction between "transparent watercolor" and "water-based mediums."

Featuring legendary players from the golden years of professional baseball, this never-before-seen private collection of memorabilia is being shown for the first time ever - here in Kenosha, at the Kenosha Public Museum! This debut exhibit features the most significant private collection of game-worn jerseys, bats, gear, photographs and documents highlighting the unforgettable career of Mr. October, Reggie Jackson, from his first season through his final game!

Hungarian-born artist, author, and teacher, Zoltan Szabo influenced thousands of artists through his books and international workshops. His love of America still shines in this uncompleted, final series of watercolors depicting scenes from 43 of our 50 states.

To celebrate International Museum Day, all Kenosha Public Museums will stay open until 8 p.m. Friday, May 18. Visitors can take a flashlight tour and do a craft activity at the Dinosaur Discovery Museum (5608 Tenth Ave.). Play games from around the world and from the fur-trading era at the Kenosha Public Museum (5500 First Ave.). Take advantage of free admission to the Civil War Museum’s main Fiery Trial exhibit (5400 First Ave.) from 5 – 8 p.m. Activities at all three museums are free and open to the public.

Free program for National Archaeology & Historic Preservation Month. Open to the public. Presented by Dr. Otto J. Schaden. An American Egyptologist, he is currently the Field Director of the Amenmesse Tomb Project under the auspices of the Egyptian Supreme Council of Antiquities (SCA).

Free family activities and crafts sponsored by the Friends of the Museums at the Kenosha Public Museum (5500 First Ave.) and Dinosaur Discovery Museum (5608 Tenth Ave.).

Please join the Kenosha Literacy Council as we celebrate the arts and humanities in our community! The museum galleries will be open, area organizations will have information on display and simple, family-friendly activities are planned! There is no cost to attend and refreshments will be served.jt