Discovery World
Interactive science, freshwater and saltwater aquariums. 9am-4pm Tues.-Fri., 10am-5pm Sat. & Sun. discoveryworld.org
500 N. Harbor Dr. Downtown Milwaukee (414) 765-9966
Grohmann Museum
Comprehensive art collection dedicated to the evolution of human work. 1000 N. Broadway Downtown Milwaukee (414) 277-7501
Harley-Davidson Museum
Showcases the company’s rich history and motorcycles through a variety of interactive exhibits. 400 W Canal St. Menomonee Valley
(877) 436-8738
Jewish Museum Milwaukee
Learn the history of Milwaukee’s Jewish community and explore themes of immigration, intolerance, diversity, respect and freedom. Hightlights include a wall-sized tapestry by Marc Chagall and three special exhibits per year. Jewishmuseummilwaukee.org 1360 N. Prospect Ave. East Side (414) 390-5730
Lynden Sculpture Garden
Experience a collection of more than 50 monumental sculptures. lyndensculpturegarden.org 2145 W. Brown Deer Rd. River Hills
(414) 446-8794
Milwaukee Art Museum
The Milwaukee Art Museum became a symbol of the city in 2001 with completion of the internationally acclaimed Santiago Calatrava-designed Quadracci Pavilion and Burke Brise Soleil. In 2015 the museum extensively renovated its two oldest buildings, expanding and modernizing the galleries. 700 N. Art Museum Dr. Downtown Milwaukee (414) 224-3200
Milwaukee County Historical Society
Small museum in a former bank building with displays on Wisconsin & Milwaukee history. 910 N. Old World 3rd St Downtown Milwaukee
(414) 273-8288.
Milwaukee Public Museum
Boasts walk-through exhibits and lifelike dioramas, Dome Theater and Planetarium. Corner of 7th and Wells Sts. Downtown Milwaukee mpm.edu (414) 278-2728
Museum of Wisconsin Art
This museum collects and exhibits contemporary and historical art from the state of Wisconsin. wisconsinart.org 205 Veterans Ave. West Bend (262) 334-9638.
Pabst Mansion
This Flemish Renaissance home built in 1890 features Victorian craftsmanship and design. 10am-4pm Mon.-Sat. Noon-4pm Sun. pabstmansion.com 2000 W. Wisconsin Ave. Downtown Milwaukee (414) 931-0808.
Ten Chimneys
The summer home and gentleman’s farm of Broadway actors Lynn Fontanne and Alfred Lunt, and a social center for American theater.
S43 W31575 Depot Rd, Waukesha,
Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts
Located just east of historic downtown Cedarburg in the former Hoffmann-Boeker farmstead. The 2.2 acres include seven original stone and timber structures. wiquiltmuseum.com N50 W5050 Portland Rd. Cedarburg
(262) 546-0300