We are pleased to offer free admission to Brown County residents from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. the first Wednesday of the month! 

Not only is admission FREE all day, so is the cardboard snail project we will be making from 10:00 am to noon. After noon the project will be available in take-home kits while supplies last.

Other Special Events on April 2:

• Astronomical Society Meeting at 6:30 p.m. Meetings are free and open to the public and include society business, an astronomy-related presentation, and a Deep Sky Object of the Month.
• International Film Series is always free and starts at 7:00 p.m. April's film is "Stay With Us".

Spend an evening with the Green Bay Packers’ official team historian himself the week before all of football nation descends upon Titletown, USA!

Dinner will be served at 5:00 p.m. followed by an interesting and informative program at 6:00 p.m. in our theater. Tickets for this event are SOLD OUT, but feel free to call Katy at (920) 448-7874 to be placed on the waiting list.

Neville Members: $27.50 per person Non-Member Rate: $32.50 per guest.

In celebration of the most historic event to hit Titletown since the Ice Bowl, the Neville will be offering EXTENDED HOURS during Draft Week! Whether you're looking to further delve into the lore and legend of the Green Bay Packers or searching for engaging activities outside of the extensive NFL Draft Lambeau Campus, we are your ultimate destination for Draft Week fun!

In 1859, Darwin published On the Origin of Species, in which he argued that all life forms are related through common descent and that different species emerged (and continue to emerge) as a result of natural selection. It is widely considered to be one of the most important books in science.

But he didn’t dream it up one day walking in the park. It was the result of what he saw on a five year voyage around the world, studying the plants and animals of South America, the Galápagos Islands, and Australia, followed by years of research and experimentation. And his perspective and conclusions were only possible in light of then-recent geological and paleontological discoveries.

Darwin & Dinosaurs is a story-based, interactive exhibit that sets the stage before Darwin’s famous voyage, follows him around the world as he finds clues indicating life evolves, and concludes with modern discoveries that have proved him right. Fascinating, engaging and, most importantly, educational, D&D lets visitors see the world as Darwin did. 

The Neville Public Museum stores and cares for over 1 million photographs and over 4 million feet of news film, with 2 of our most impressive collections being those of Otto Stiller and Henry "Hank" Lefebvre. A variety of news-film and photographs by these two “lens legends” along with photos and film from the Press Gazette and News Film collections will be displayed to showcase the community history of the Green Bay Packers.

The Annual Showcase is a juried exhibition featuring the artwork of NWTC Artisan and Business Center (ABC) students, staff, faculty, and residents. Artists who have participated in or been supported by ABC programming are encouraged to apply and participate in this Annual Showcase. 

This year's jurors were: 

• Jane Constable Hostetler: Artist, Co-owner of Blue Door Art Works, Board President of Wisconsin Visual Artists
• Libby Jacobs: Project Manager of Equity Evaluation and Programming at NWTC
• Devyn McIlraith: Exhibitions Manager at the Neville Public Museum

The Annual Showcase had 44 submissions, from which jurors selected 37 art pieces from 20 ABC students, staff, faculty, and residents.

Spectacular Science is the Neville Public Museum’s gallery focused on subjects of science. This exhibit provides the museum with the opportunity to present four different mini science exhibits with hands-on experiences. Spectacular Science is located on the museum’s first floor and rotates a themed section once a year. 

Current mini science exhibits in Spectacular Science include Candy, Engineering, Light, and Weather.

Join us for Neville Summer Camp! We are excited to offer Dinosaur Camp and Neville STEAM Camp 6-10-year-olds:

Dinosaur Camp will be held June 9 – 12, 8am - noon, and will include the following themes:

• Under the Sea
• Predator vs. Prey
• Extinction!
• Bones and Stones

Neville STEAM Camp will be held July 14 – 17, 8am - noon, and will include the following themes:

• Weather!
• Archaeology Adventures
• Retro Rewind
• Artful Exploration

Registration for Friends of the Neville AND the general public are open NOW! Not yet a member? Join today and save!

For more information, please contact Education Specialist Ali Smurawa.

The latest Musepaper just hit member mailboxes, but did you know we also archive past editions on our website? Learn about upcoming exhibits and exciting events, explore behind the scenes, and meet fellow Friends of the Neville in this bi-annual publication!

Are you a Thrivent client? Did you know that all Thrivent clients have access to some useful perks that can help local nonprofits like the Neville Public Museum? We'd like to talk to you about Thrivent Action Teams and Choice Dollars.

Thrivent Choice Dollars: Depending on how long and how many services one uses with Thrivent determines the amount they can direct towards a nonprofit. It starts at $25 and goes up to $2,500. Learn more here!

Thrivent action teams: Clients can get $250 gift cards to use to help non-profit organizations. For example, you could buy craft supplies for an Explorer Wednesday activity and volunteer to help our educator Ali during the event. Or you could use the funds to buy paint and supplies and volunteer to help update the Neville meeting rooms. Learn more here!

Both of these funds renew every year beginning on January 1^st, and Thrivent clients have an opportunity to direct or request again. If you have questions about Thrivent opportunities and want to learn more, contact Kasha.

Just as our beloved Stompy and his fellow mastodons braved the Ice Age together, you can join the Neville's powerful pack of sustainable donors to make a major impact! By becoming part of The Herd, you commit to a consistent financial contribution in the amount of your choosing on your schedule. Whether that gift comes to us monthly, quarterly, or annually, it becomes instantly strengthened alongside those of fellow sustaining supporters. Collectively you help reinforce the value you find in the Neville's programs, exhibits, and the ongoing preservation of our community's rich history.

Whatever amount you choose is the right amount, so set up your sustainable gift today by reaching out to Foundation Executive Director, Kasha Huntowski today at 920-448-7850. We look forward to thunderous success with The Herd!

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