Community Day: "J.R.R. Tolkien: The Art of the Man

Create art | Meet our Community Partners

Test your knowledge | Engage with the museum

A fun, engaging and FREE day for all ages presented in collaboration with Milwaukee Public Library, First Stage Children’s Theater, Quizmaster Trivia, The Bindery, and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s ArtsECO program. Taking inspiration from the work of J.R.R. Tolkien, partnering organizations will lead experiences including calligraphy, letterpress printing, storytelling workshops, Tolkien trivia, and more.

Event schedule:

Throughout the event:

• Sign up for a library card with Milwaukee Public Library (MPL) staff
• Try your hand at calligraphy

10 a.m. Children story time sessions with MPL

10:30 a.m. Theatre workshop sessions with First Stage

10:45 a.m. Theatre workshop sessions with First Stage

11 a.m. Children story time sessions with MPL

11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Letterpress print your own bookmark with The Bindery

11:30 a.m. Theatre workshop sessions with First Stage

11:45 a.m. Theatre workshop sessions with First Stage

noon Children story time sessions with MPL

12:30 p.m. Theatre workshop sessions with First Stage

12:45 p.m. Theatre workshop sessions with First Stage

1 to 2 p.m. Quiz Master J.R.R. Tolkien Trivia (The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit)

Parking is available in the Wells Street Parking Structure (1240 West Wells Street) or in the metered spaces on Clybourn Street, located between North 11th and 15th streets. A limited number of parking passes will be available in the Museum on the day of the event, please request one when departing.