The museum was founded by three women, Therese Binder, Susie Gruenberg and Julie Sattler-Rosene. They raised community funds and were able to open the museum after six years. The official ribbon cutting was on March 30, 1995, and the doors opened to the public on April 4, 1995. She grew up in over 15 foster homes, so when she became successful, she worked to help low-income women and children get medical insurance and care. On September 11, 2020, the museum announced plans to relocate to a leased space in
Milwaukee Public Museum's new campus along N. Sixth St, between W. McKinley Ave and W. Vliet St. on a site 1 block north of
Fiserv Forum. The plans were later dropped in early 2022 due to budget concerns. ==References==