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Homeschool days and rates, free passes, educator discounts that include homeschool teachers, curriculum swaps, book sales and daytime library programs. Every card links to the venue's, store's or library's own page.

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How this list works. We copy details from each venue's, store's or library's own page and show the date we last checked. Cards marked "Also on our Milwaukee page" are the same listings as on our main Milwaukee page, shown here so you don't have to hunt for them. For discounts we only list stores whose own policy names homeschool teachers, and we note the proof they ask for. Stores can change their rules at the register, so check before you buy. We are not affiliated with any venue or store here.

🎟️ Homeschool days, discounts & free passes (5)

Museums and science sites with homeschool days or rates, free passes you can borrow with a library card, and stores whose own policy says their teacher discount includes homeschool teachers.

Homeschool days & homeschool rates (3)

Also on our Milwaukee page
Milwaukee Public Museum

Homeschools can use the museum's school-group rate when they send in the state PI-1206 form, book and pay at least two weeks ahead, and have at least 10 students for an education program. Extra chaperones pay a set rate.

  • Ages: K–12
  • Cost: School-group rate about $8 per student; extra chaperones $12
  • When: School-day field trips through Dec 11, 2026 (no 2027 dates posted yet) · Not listed on source

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Source: Milwaukee Public Museum: Field trips. Last checked Oct 23, 2026.
Also on our Milwaukee page
Discovery World

A qualifying Wisconsin homeschool group can book at Discovery World's school-group rate if it files a PI-1206. One adult chaperone per 10 students is free, and extra adults pay a set rate. Group rates need at least 10 paying people, a reservation and payment by the deadline. Optional education programs cost extra.

  • Ages: K–12
  • Cost: $9 per student; extra adults $11; optional programs $4.50–$7.00 per student
  • When: By reservation (request form on the museum page) · Not listed on source

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Source: Discovery World: Group visits. Last checked Oct 23, 2026.
Also on our Milwaukee page
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center

Science and project-based programs for homeschoolers on the second Thursday of each month, September through May. Junior Elementary is ages 6–8 and Senior Elementary is ages 9–11. It is a drop-off program and a student profile is required each school year. The center is open 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. daily.

  • Ages: 6–11
  • Cost: Full year $240 members / $345 non-members; fall only $80 / $115
  • When: Second Thursday, 9:30 a.m.–noon (next: Nov 12, Dec 10, 2026) · 9:30 a.m.–noon

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Source: Schlitz Audubon: Homeschool programs. Last checked Oct 23, 2026.

Educator discounts that include homeschool teachers (2)

Educator discount
Area: Michaels stores in the Milwaukee area, and online

Michaels' own policy lists "teachers who work in ... home schools" under who qualifies for its 15% teacher discount. Many items are excluded (for example clearance, books, classes and some brands), so check the list on the policy page.

  • Ages: For the parent-teacher
  • Cost: Free to join (Michaels Rewards)
  • When: Year-round
  • Proof needed: Verify as a teacher in Michaels Rewards (checked by a third-party service) with a document showing your name, your school or organization, and your status. Michaels says a valid educator ID lets you make 3 purchases while verification finishes.
Source: Their own page (michaels.com) · Michaels teacher discount page. Last checked Oct 23, 2026.
Educator discount
Area: Apple Store online and Apple Stores in the Milwaukee area

Apple's Education Sales Policy says any K-12 employee is eligible for education pricing, "including homeschool teachers."

  • Ages: For the parent-teacher
  • Cost: Education prices (vary by product)
  • When: Year-round
  • Proof needed: Apple may ask for extra qualifying information before it accepts an order, and it audits education purchases, so keep documents that show you homeschool. Yearly limits apply (for example one MacBook and two iPads per year).
Source: Their own page (apple.com). Last checked Oct 23, 2026.