National touring exhibitions are borrowed from larger institutions. Through the efforts of volunteers and staff, the West Bend Art Museum maintains a visual arts appreciation program that is presented to area schools each month during the school year. The educational program is scheduled on a trimester basis. A wide variety of classes are taught by qualified instructors who are recognized locally, regionally, or nationally. Tours The Art Museum offers free tours to most groups.
Financial assistance is also available to schools for pupil transportation costs.
Special Events Special events at the museum include public receptions for exhibition artists, Music at the Museum, presented by the Moraine Area Private Music Teachers Organization, a wine tasting event, an annual Friends of the Museum development event, a fall Friends of the Art Museum Annual Gala. Other special activities enhance exhibitions and collections. This delightful antique doll house was built by a father for his daughter in 1911. It was completed by the family four generations thereafter. Over a thousand miniature items have been handcrafted and collected from around the world to complete this extraordinary piece.