Just what those new exhibits will be, remains to be seen, but museum staff stated that the butterfly vivarium and Daniel M. The three “lobes” of the building will house some of the museum’s 4 million objects and artifacts in re-imagined exhibits. “The current building doesn’t necessarily articulate the mission of the museum. So, when you look at the building (design) it is really delivering on what people have been asking for,” Katie Sanders, MPM’s chief planning officer said, adding that a focus is being put on being innovative and serving the next generation of learners. “We have been doing focus groups with people for several years, and in the case of the building itself people have been very clear in wanting something iconic, something Milwaukee can be proud of that is distinct and unique. The five-story building itself is designed as an organic form, with rounded corners portraying the erosion and weathering that happens as landscapes evolve over time, MPM said. “Our community has the privilege and opportunity to reimagine what this beloved institution can be and further our mission to inspire curiosity and knowledge of our world’s natural and cultural diversity,” Ellen Censky, MPM president and CEO, said of the design in a statement. The new museum will also include two gardens, designed by Seattle-based landscape architecture firm GGN, located near the entrance to the museum and on the rooftop, providing an opportunity to bring native plants back into Milwaukee’s urban environment. The convergence of Milwaukee’s three rivers - the Milwaukee, Kinnickinnic and Menomonee - inspired the design of the interior commons, with entrances welcoming visitors into a dynamic gathering space, the museum said.

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