Friends of the New London Public Museum

05/20/2026

Big things are happening at the New London Public Museum! 🎉

The museum will be temporarily closed until June 9 as the New London Public Library (WI) settles into its new downtown location and we begin to take our next step forward at 406 S. Pearl St!

As the museum prepares for a larger footprint, the costs of preservation, storage, and keeping admission free continue to grow. That’s why monthly donors matter more than ever.

🌱 Join our monthly sustainer giving circle and help preserve local history for future generations.

Learn more: nlmuseum.org⁠

As a reminder, we will be temporarily closed until June 9th to allow the library to move to their new location on North Water St. So excited for the library, the museum, and the community!!

Friends of the New London Public Museum
City of New London
New London Area Chamber of Commerce
New London Tourism

05/16/2026

Look! Even the mayor is here! Make sure to stop by the New London Public Museum by 10am today to pick up a heirloom tomato plant or three! Become a member today and recieve one plant for Free! Our small way of saying thanks to all who are committed to growing our community's most loved cultural gem and ensuring it remains free for all!

Monthly membership options available too, starting at only $5.

Let's grow something wonderful together 💚

05/12/2026

Big news for The Muse! 🎙️✨

We’re excited to share that Christine, Executive Director New London Public Museum, was featured on Episode 3 of Brew London—a local podcast hosted by City of New London!

Being invited to join the conversation is such an honor, and it’s a reflection of how much momentum is building around the museum right now.

This is one you won’t want to miss if you care about where New London is headed.

Give it a listen, share it with a friend, and let us know what you’re most excited about!

05/09/2026

🍅Saturday, May 16th | 8-10am

🪴25+ heirloom varieties
👫Become a Friend & receive a FREE heirloom plant
🌱Memberships start at just $5/month

More than tomato plants are growing here. Support New London Public Museum while helping keep curiosity, culture, and community accessible for everyone.

Supplies are limited-come early for the best selection!

04/30/2026

Have You Heard? Christine, NLPM Executive Director, is offering up the most recent updates on Brew London about the exciting changes coming to the New London Public Museum in 2026! Stay Tuned!

Stay tuned for a new episode of Brew London coming at ya soon! Host Katie Hopkins talks to New London Public Museum Director Christine Cross about future plans for the museum.

04/25/2026

As spring returns to Wisconsin, we’re reminded of nature’s quiet resilience.

Looking for a quiet moment too? Stop by our booth today at Mosquito Hill to say hello or stop by the museum anytime M-F 10-4pm and Sat 10-1pm to explore our extensive bird collection and reconnect softly with the natural world.

04/18/2026

Our Friends have been on our hearts this week, and we've been so encouraged to see the many ways people are showing up for one another. Below is one more example. If you can, please help support the flood relief efforts by spreading the word.

And if you're safe and able, we would also welcome you to send photos from your experience to help preserve this moment in our community's history.

Email photos & details to: [email protected]

Please make sure to include important details such as names, dates, locations, etc. for archival records.

Thank you for being a Friend. It means more to us than ever right now.

We are partnering with the city to be a DROP-OFF & DISTRIBUTION site for flood relief. We are open today 11am-7pm and all day tomorrow. We are accepting and distributing food, clothing, water, cleaning, and hygiene products. Please enter through DOOR 1 and DOOR 10 at the north side of campus.

We also have pumps & equipment to loan out for free to anyone in need, thanks to our partnership with WELS Christian Aid and Relief. Please come get them if you need them!

❗️If you or someone you know needs assistance, please fill out this form to help us serve you:
https://forms.gle/UeHXZUQ4v262iUeH8

❤️ If you would like to volunteer, please fill out this form:
https://forms.gle/yMobQthHtcgPr2b27

If you would like to donate to flood relief efforts organized through our church, here is an online giving link, with 100% of donations going to those impacted:
https://onrealm.org/emanuelnl/give/NLStrong

We are praying for our new London Community and are here to help! God keep you safe!

01/21/2026

📸🐿️ It’s AND National Squirrel Day! 🐿️📸

Today we're celebrating with Christine Cross, our Executive Director, and some of our favorite residents from the Natural History Collection — the squirrels!

Want to join in? It’s easy AND fun!

🤳 Visit The Muse
🔎 Find an exhibit you love
📸 Snap a selfie
📲 Share it using and tag us

Today is also National Squirrel Day—a great time for kids and adults alike to explore our Natural History Collection and even join Project Squirrel through SciStarter to help real science in action!

The squirrels are ready for their close-up...are you?

01/16/2026

We were excited to welcome Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara to the New London Public Museum this week for a final look before our expansion project begins later this year!

Big things are ahead, and we’re excited to share this next chapter with our community.

So, make sure to follow along, become a member, or consider making a gift to support The Muse! https://bit.ly/4ryAF18

12/19/2025

Earlier this week the New London Lions Club made a generous $10,000 contribution towards the upcoming New London Public Museum expansion project-an investment that will shape how the community experiences history, learning, and connection for years to come.

Thank you, New London Lions Club, for always showing up for New London and for supporting our local museum. We truly appreciate your kindness and support.