EPISODE · Apr 17, 2026 · 18 MIN
Did you know dioramas were born in Milwaukee?
from Lake Effect Spotlight · host WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR
If you go to a natural history museum almost anywhere in the world, you can expect to see dioramas displaying how animals live in the wild. Dioramas have become integral to museums, transporting visitors to unfamiliar landscapes through art and science. But did you know that it started right here in Milwaukee? The Milwaukee-style diorama revolutionized how museums curated their exhibits, and the original diorama lives on at the Milwaukee Public Museum. Dr. Ellen Censky is the president and CEO of the museum, and she joins Lake Effect’s Joy Powers to talk about the museum’s long history with dioramas.
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Did you know dioramas were born in Milwaukee?
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