Museums
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Did you know that there are approximately 850 million visits to museums every year in America? They contribute $50 billion to the U.S. economy each year. If you think about how marvelous museums are, these numbers make sense. Museums can transport you to old worlds, future worlds, worlds you never thought you could be a part of.

If you’re looking to add some of those unknown worlds to your day, check out our list of museums in the area. They are all within driving distance and offer a variety of topics that will enchant every member of the family.
Betty Brinn Children's Museum
Betty Brinn Children's Museum

(414) 390-5437

929 E Wisconsin Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53202   Directions Website

Have a ball at Betty Brinn Children's Museum, a place of interactive and hands-on learning attractions for children! Perfect for children under 10 years old, this museum educates children about art, nature and science through fun and unique exhibits and attractions. The ABC garden features everything from Azaleas to Zinnias; It's Artastic! invites children to create music, put on a puppet show and make their shadows do ballet; Raceways and On A Roll teach children about gravity, acceleration and momentum by guiding golf balls along fun and exciting tracks.

Discovery World
Discovery World

(414) 765-9966

500 N Harbor Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53202   Directions Website

Discover the world of water at Discovery World at Pier Wisconsin. Visit the popular Reiman Family Aquarium or take the family aboard a perfectly replicated 19th century Great Lakes schooner. Travel beneath the waves at the theater or get hands-on experience in an interactive exhibit or attraction. Discovery World is so much fun, you won't even realize that you are learning while playing!

Haggerty Museum of Art
Haggerty Museum of Art

(414) 288-1669

530 N 13th St
Milwaukee, WI 53233   Directions Website

A small museum located on the campus of Marquette University, Haggerty Museum of Art has some of the finest Old Master paintings in Wisconsin. The collection numbers more than 4,500 works, including pieces by Salvador Dali and Andy Warhol. This free museum houses both permanent and traveling exhibits and attractions.

Harley-Davidson Museum
Harley-Davidson Museum

(877) 436-8738

400 Canal St
Milwaukee, WI 53201   Directions Website

Visit the unique Harley-Davidson Museum to celebrate the more than 100 year history of Harley-Davidson motorcycles. Whether you live for the open road or bike on weekends, this nostalgic museum will give you a glimpse of history and culture that you've never seen before. Check out the 450 Harley-Davidson motorcycles and thousands of Harley-Davidson artifacts on display.

Historic Third Ward
Historic Third Ward

(414) 273-1173

525 E Chicago St
Milwaukee, WI 53202   Directions Website

Home to over 450 businesses, the Historic Third Ward remains a vital part of the Milwaukee community. Once filled with factories and warehouses, Third Ward witnessed the growing number of immigrants and the incorporation of these rich backgrounds into the Milwaukee culture. Within the Third Ward you will find the Eisner, Milwaukee Public Market and Broadway Theatre

Milwaukee Art Museum
Milwaukee Art Museum

(414) 224-3220

700 N Art Museum Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53202   Directions Website

Take in the celebrated art, dramatic architecture and scenic gardens at the Milwaukee Art Museum, the city's premier destination for art and culture. Whether you only have an hour or the day to spend at the museum, be sure to see the collection highlights of the 1,500 pieces on display. Missed the scheduled drop-in tour? Try the self-guided tours instead.

Milwaukee Public Museum
Milwaukee Public Museum

(414) 278-2728

800 W Wells St
Milwaukee, WI 53233   Directions Website

Visit one of the largest public museums in the United States. The Milwaukee Public Museum is home to interesting exhibits and attractions that will interest everybody. Learn about the past, from the people who roamed the Streets of Old Milwaukee to the dinosaurs who roamed before streets existed. Stroll through a lush garden and interact with the butterflies that call it home. Get a breathtaking view of the night sky and explore outer space at the Planetarium.

Milwaukee Public Museum | MPM
Milwaukee Public Museum | MPM

(414) 319-4629

800 W Wells St
Milwaukee, WI 53233   Directions Website

Discover underwater secrets, explore the depths of space, time travel to the world of dinosaurs, climb the heights of Everest and be blown away by the Earth's weather, all from the comfort of your seat.

Pabst Mansion
Pabst Mansion

(414) 931-0808

2000 W Wisconsin Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53233   Directions Website

The former home of Captain Frederick Pabst, the world famous beer baron and founder of the Pabst Brewing Company, the Pabst Mansion is open year-round to provide guided tours about the legacy of Pabst, the history of brewing, the craftsmanship of the house and the history of Milwaukee. Stroll through and explore the well preserved and accurately restored neo-Renaissance museum house and its grounds.

The Charles Allis and Villa Terrace Art Museums
The Charles Allis and Villa Terrace Art Museums

(414) 271-3656

2220 N Terrace Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53202   Directions Website

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