Visual Arts
HANG AROUND SOME OF OUR GALLERIES AND MUSEUMS. FROM MODERN TO CONTEMPORARY OR ABSTRACT, MILWAUKEE HAS THEM ALL.
Milwaukee boasts some of the top art galleries in the country. Whether it is homegrown artists, painters, illustrators or sculptors, or legendary artists, Milwaukee is known for its rich history of art. You'll find what you're looking for, while enjoying some of our galleries with a glass of wine at the Milwaukee Art Museum or one of our fine local galleries. In addition to art, check out our public museums and historical landmarks in the area.
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Artasia Gallery & Museum 181 N. Broadway Milwaukee, WI 53202 Region: Downtown Phone: (414) 220-4292 Fax: (414) 431-1167 Website: www.artasiagallery.com Artasia - a gallery, a store, a museum to explore. Unique, interesting spaces available for private events up to 200, call for more information. "Where do you find all these amazing things?!" is one of the questions we hear frequently at Artasia. That's because we've been collecting unique and unusual items from China, Tibet, Nepal and Mongolia since 1985. We MORE INFORMATION ADD TO ITINERARY | MAP IT | |
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Discovery World 500 N. Harbor Drive Milwaukee, WI 53202 Region: Downtown Phone: (414) 765-9966 Fax: (414) 765-0311 Website: www.discoveryworld.org Discovery World's hands-on exhibits, live shows, interactive labs, S/V Denis Sullivan schooner, and aquarium combine innovation, technology, exploration, environment and fun. Located on beautiful Lake Michigan, Discovery World guests can enjoy a public park, amphitheater, cafe, dock and event facilities with catering by Bartolotta's Catering Events. This venue serves many purposes and audiences. With many ways to customize your visit, you MORE INFORMATION ADD TO ITINERARY | MAP IT | |
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Ten Chimneys S43 W31575 Depot Road P.O. Box 225 Genesee Depot, WI 53127 Region: Outlying Metro Milwaukee Phone: (262) 968-4110 Fax: (262) 968-4267 Website: www.tenchimneys.org "Every time I was visiting with the Lunts in Genesee Depot, I was in a sort of daze of wonder." - Katharine Hepburn An invitation once coveted by the stars is extended to you. Just thirty miles from Milwaukee, Ten Chimneys, home of Broadway legends Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne, is open from early May through mid-November. Ten Chimneys offers a barrier-free, MORE INFORMATION ADD TO ITINERARY | MAP IT | |
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Cedarburg Visitors Center Corner of Washington & Spring Street W61 N480 Washington Avenue, P. O. Box 104 Cedarburg, WI 53012 Region: Outlying Metro Milwaukee Phone: (262) 377-9620 Fax: (262) 377-6470 Website: www.cedarburg.org Visit Cedarburg and experience for yourself its historic feel, small-town ambience and friendly people who have made this city one of the Midwest's leading travel destinations. MORE INFORMATION ADD TO ITINERARY | MAP IT | |
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Historic Third Ward Association 219 N. Milwaukee Street Milwaukee, WI 53202 Region: Downtown Phone: (414) 273-1173 Fax: (414) 273-2205 Website: www.historicthirdward.org Enjoy the ambiance of a turn-of-the-century neighborhood boasting a high concentration of art galleries, unique specialty stores, women's fashion, distinct restaurants and theatre. Located just two blocks south of downtown - come and explore! MORE INFORMATION ADD TO ITINERARY | MAP IT | |
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Milwaukee Art Museum 700 N. Art Museum Drive Milwaukee, WI 53202 Region: Downtown Phone: (414) 224-3200 Fax: (414) 271-7588 Website: www.mam.org Step right up to 1,500 works of art waiting for you by the lake, on an Italian marble floor beneath 110 tons of steel wings. Art Lives Here, right next to an amazing meal in Cafe Calatrava and the perfect gift in the store. MORE INFORMATION ADD TO ITINERARY | MAP IT | |
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Milwaukee County Historical Society 910 N. Old World Third Street Milwaukee, WI 53203 Region: Downtown Phone: (414) 273-8288 Fax: (414) 273-3268 Website: www.milwaukeehistory.net Architectural landmark building exhibiting rotating displays on Milwaukee County's culture, architecture and significant events/people. Extensive research library. Guided tours by appointment. Private party facility rental. MORE INFORMATION ADD TO ITINERARY | MAP IT | |
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Old World Wisconsin S103 W37890 Highway 67 Eagle, WI 53119 Region: Outlying Metro Milwaukee Phone: (262) 594-6300 Fax: (262) 594-6342 Website: www.oldworldwisconsin.org The Midwest's largest outdoor living history museum depicts the lives of immigrants to the rural heartland. See costumed interpreters and more than 50 restored structures. MORE INFORMATION ADD TO ITINERARY | MAP IT | |
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S/V Denis Sullivan Tall Ship at Discovery World 500 N. Harbor Drive Milwaukee, WI 53202 Region: Downtown Phone: (414) 274-4224 Fax: (414) 765-0311 Website: www.voyage.discoveryworld.org Wisconsin's flagship is a 137-foot, 3-masted re-creation of a 19th century Great Lakes schooner. Educational programming, public sails, private charters and overnight expeditions in the Great Lakes, Atlantic and Caribbean. MORE INFORMATION ADD TO ITINERARY | MAP IT | |
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Wade House Historic Site W7824 Center Street Greenbush, WI 53026 Region: Outlying Metro Milwaukee Phone: (920) 526-3271 Fax: (920) 526-3626 Website: www.wadehouse.org You'll discover the stately 1860's inn, authentic blacksmith shop, working sawmill and an extensive collection of horse drawn carriages. Open daily mid-May to mid-October. MORE INFORMATION ADD TO ITINERARY | MAP IT | |
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Lynden Sculpture Garden 2145 W. Brown Deer Rd. Milwaukee, WI 53217 Region: Northeast Milwaukee Phone: (414) 446-8794 Fax: (414) 446-8492 Website: www.lyndensculpturegarden.org The Lynden Sculpture Garden offers a unique experience of art in nature through its collection of more than 50 monumental sculptures sited across 40 acres of park, lake and woodland. Year-round; exhibitions and tours. MORE INFORMATION ADD TO ITINERARY | MAP IT | |
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Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design 273 E. Erie St. Milwaukee, WI 53209 Region: Downtown Phone: (414) 847-3200 Fax: (414) 291-8078 Website: www.miad.edu Four-year college whose Industrial Design major is ranked 10th in the nation. 11 B.F.A. majors plus Liberal Studies & Humanities, youth & adult programs & renowned galleries. Founded 1974; independent, non-profit, accredited. MORE INFORMATION ADD TO ITINERARY | MAP IT | |
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School Sisters of St. Francis 1501 S. Layton Boulevard Milwaukee, WI 53215 Region: South/Airport Phone: (414) 385-5326 Fax: (414) 385-5206 Website: www.sssf.org St. Joseph Center on Milwaukee's near south side is home to the School Sisters of St. Francis, an international congregation of women religions. The center houses St. Joseph chapel, a beautiful sacred landmark of Romanesque Revival design. The center also includes Alfons Gallery. Visit www.sssf.org for hours and information. MORE INFORMATION ADD TO ITINERARY | MAP IT | |
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UWM Peck School of the Arts 2400 E. Kenwood Boulevard Milwaukee, WI 53211 Region: Downtown Phone: (414) 229-4308 Fax: (414) 229-2739 Website: www.arts.uwm.edu Presenting more than 350 events each year, including music, dance and theatre performances; film screenings and art exhibitions and lectures. MORE INFORMATION ADD TO ITINERARY | MAP IT | |
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Alverno College 3400 S. 43rd Street P. O. Box 343922 Milwaukee, WI 53234-3922 Region: South/Airport Phone: (414) 382-6100 Fax: (414) 382-6354 Website: www.alverno.edu Consistently recognized as an innovator in education. Weekday and weekend college. Undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Non-credit recreational classes, tutoring, career counseling and meeting space. MORE INFORMATION ADD TO ITINERARY | MAP IT | |
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Bast Bell Museum/Dheinsville Settlement - Germantown Historical Society P. O. Box 31 N128 W18780 Holy Hill Road Germantown, WI 53022 Region: Northwest Milwaukee Phone: (262) 628-3170 Fax: (262) 253-9907 Website: www.germantownhistoricalsociety.org Six-point crossroads Hamlet has 22 original buildings. 1862 Christ Church (museum); 1854 Wolf Haus (library/museum) and 1880 Wolf Barn featuring the Bast Bell Museum and Fire Company Exhibit. MORE INFORMATION ADD TO ITINERARY | MAP IT | |
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Betty Brinn Children's Museum 929 E. Wisconsin Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53202 Region: Downtown Phone: (414) 390-KIDS(5437) Fax: (414) 291-0906 Website: www.bbcmkids.org Milwaukee's only museum designed specifically for kids ages 10 and younger, featuring hands-on exhibits and interactive programs. A fun place where children and grown-ups learn together. MORE INFORMATION ADD TO ITINERARY | MAP IT | |
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Bucyrus Museum Heritage Building 1970 10th Avenue South Milwaukee, WI 53172 Region: South/Airport Phone: (414) 768-4001 Website: For over 130 years, we've been making mining equipment on an epic scale. Visitors of all ages can explore our unique history, our innovations in manufacturing, and the stories behind some of the largest machines ever assembled. MORE INFORMATION ADD TO ITINERARY | MAP IT | |
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Captain Frederick Pabst Mansion 2000 W. Wisconsin Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53233 Region: Downtown Phone: (414) 931-0808 Fax: (414) 931-1005 Website: www.pabstmansion.com On the National Register of Historic Homes, the Captain Frederick Pabst Mansion is a jewel of a bygone era. Built in 1892, the home has 37 rooms, 12 baths and 14 fireplaces. MORE INFORMATION ADD TO ITINERARY | MAP IT | |
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Cardinal Stritch University 6801 N. Yates Road Milwaukee, WI 53217 Region: Northeast Milwaukee Phone: (414) 410-4000 Fax: (414) 410-4234 Website: www.stritch.edu Cardinal Stritch University offers graduate and undergraduate degrees to men and women of all ages. Stritch theater and musical productions delight area audiences. MORE INFORMATION ADD TO ITINERARY | MAP IT | |
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Cedar Creek Settlement N70 W6340 Bridge Road Corner of Bridge and Washington Cedarburg, WI 53012 Region: Northeast Milwaukee Phone: (262) 377-4763 Fax: (262) 377-0411 Website: www.cedarcreeksettlement.com Visit Cedar Creek Settlement, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Browse through the shops, galleries and winery in this restored 1864 woolen mill on the banks of Cedar Creek. MORE INFORMATION ADD TO ITINERARY | MAP IT | |
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Cedarburg General Store Museum Cedarburg Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center W61 N480 Washington Avenue, P.O. Box 104 Cedarburg, WI 53012 Region: Outlying Metro Milwaukee Phone: (800) 237-2874 Fax: (262) 377-6470 Website: www.cedarburg.org This 1860's era frame building houses an extensive collection of antique advertisting art, packaging and depression era items dating from 1900's-1940's. Items displayed to recreate a typical general store. MORE INFORMATION ADD TO ITINERARY | MAP IT | |
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Charles Allis Art Museum 1801 N. Prospect Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53202 Region: Downtown Phone: (414) 278-8295 Fax: (414) 278-0335 Website: www.charlesallis.org Tudor-style house museum with period rooms, original furnishings, art collection spanning 2,000 years, galleries, English garden, changing exhibitions and programs. MORE INFORMATION ADD TO ITINERARY | MAP IT | |
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David Barnett Gallery 1024 E. State Street at Prospect Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53202 Region: Downtown Phone: (414) 271-5058 Fax: (414) 271-9132 Website: www.davidbarnettgallery.com The David Barnett Gallery is Wisconsin's oldest and largest gallery with art ranging from established masters to emerging Wisconsin artists. Over 500 artists represented. MORE INFORMATION ADD TO ITINERARY | MAP IT | |
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DeLind Gallery of Fine Art 450 E. Mason Street located insided George Watts & Son, Inc. Milwaukee, WI 53202 Region: Downtown Phone: (414) 271-8525 Fax: (414) 271-8603 Website: www.delindgallery.com Established in 1969, a changing collection of artworks from regional and internationally known artists, featuring 18th, 19th and 20th century paintings, sculpture, drawings, original graphics, classic and antique posters all available to purchase. MORE INFORMATION ADD TO ITINERARY | MAP IT | |
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EAA AirVenture Museum 3000 Poberezny Road Box 3086 Oshkosh, WI 54903-3065 Region: Outlying Metro Milwaukee Phone: (920) 426-4818 Fax: (920) 426-6765 Website: www.eaa.org Aviation museums with over 100 airplanes on display. Pioneer Airport offers airplane rides May-Oct. Annual EAA AirVenture Convention is the world's largest sport aviation event. Unique meeting/banquet facilities. MORE INFORMATION ADD TO ITINERARY | MAP IT | |
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East Town Association, Inc. 770 N. Jefferson Street Milwaukee, WI 53202 Region: Downtown Phone: (414) 271-1416 Fax: (414) 271-6401 Website: www.easttown.com East Town Association is the non-profit, member-based, neighborhood association that produces Jazz in the Park, Bastille Days, East Town Market & other member events. MORE INFORMATION ADD TO ITINERARY | MAP IT | |
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East Troy Electric Railroad Museum P. O. Box 943 2002 Church Street East Troy, WI 53120 Region: Outlying Metro Milwaukee Phone: (262) 642-3263 Fax: (262) 642-3197 Website: www.easttroyrr.org Non-profit organization run by volunteers committed to the operation and preservation of historical trolleys and memorabilia. The railroad offers a regular schedule of electric trolley train rides May - October. MORE INFORMATION ADD TO ITINERARY | MAP IT | |
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Grohmann Museum - Man at Work Art Collection Milwaukee School of Engineering 1000 N. Broadway Milwaukee, WI 53202 Region: Downtown Phone: (414) 277-2300 Fax: (414) 277-2837 Website: www.msoe.edu/manatwork The Grohmann Museum houses the 800+ European and American paintings and sculptures (1580-present) in the Man at Work Art Collection, the world's most comprehensive collection documenting the evolution of organized work. MORE INFORMATION ADD TO ITINERARY | MAP IT | |
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Haggerty Museum of Art Marquette University Campus 530 N. 13th Street Milwaukee, WI 53233 Region: Downtown Phone: (414) 288-1669 Fax: (414) 288-5415 Website: www.marquette.edu/haggerty Special exhibitions feature old master to contemporary paintings, works on paper and sculpture. Over 4,000 pieces in permanent collection. Open: Monday-Saturday 10-4:30, Thursday 10-8, Sunday noon-5. Free admission. Free parking. MORE INFORMATION ADD TO ITINERARY | MAP IT | |
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Harley-Davidson Museum 400 Canal Street Milwaukee, WI 53203 Region: Downtown Phone: (877) 436-8738 Website: www.h-dmuseum.com The Harley-Davidson Museum showcases incredible stories of the people, culture and history of Harley-Davidson. A retail store, restaurant/cafe and inviting grounds complete this unique H-D experience. MORE INFORMATION ADD TO ITINERARY | MAP IT | |
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Institute of Visual Arts at UW-Milwaukee Vogel Hall 3253 N. Downer Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53211 Region: Downtown Phone: (414) 229-5070 Fax: (414) 229-6785 Website: www.uwm.edu/psoa//inova/ Exhibiting contemporary visual culture; changing exhibitions, installations and performances by regional, national and international artists of all medium. Three different sites on the east side of the UWM campus. MORE INFORMATION ADD TO ITINERARY | MAP IT | |
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Jewish Museum Milwaukee 1360 N. Prospect Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53202-3094 Region: Downtown Phone: (414) 390-5730 Fax: (414) 390-5782 Website: www.jewishmuseummilwaukee.org Visit a unique environment and learn the fascinating story of Milwaukee's Jewish community through artifacts, photographs, graphics, interactive displays, docent tours and special events. MORE INFORMATION ADD TO ITINERARY | MAP IT | |
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John Michael Kohler Arts Center 608 New York Avenue P. O. Box 489 Sheboygan, WI 53082 Region: Outlying Metro Milwaukee Phone: (920) 458-6144 Website: www.jmkac.org Contemporary arts center, acclaimed for dynamic explorations of contemporary American visual and performing arts including sculpture, crafts, photography and the work of self-taught artists. MORE INFORMATION ADD TO ITINERARY | MAP IT | |
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Lynden Sculpture Garden 2145 W. Brown Deer Road Milwaukee, WI 53217 Region: Northeast Milwaukee Phone: (414) 276-6840 Website: www.lyndensculpturegarden.org Located on 40 acres, Lynden Sculpture Garden fosters the enjoyment and appreciation of art and the environment through docent-led tours of its collection of over 50 sculptures. MORE INFORMATION ADD TO ITINERARY | MAP IT | |
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Marshall Building - Art Galleries Historic Third Ward 207 E. Buffalo Street Milwaukee, WI 53202 Region: Downtown Phone: (414) 276-5210 Fax: (414) 225-9105 Website: www.marshallbuildingmke.com A century old warehouse conversion in the heart of the Historic Third Ward - home to over 20 art galleries, shops and other creative tenants. MORE INFORMATION ADD TO ITINERARY | MAP IT | |
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Milwaukee Fire Department Museum & Historical Society 1615 W. Oklahoma Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53215 Region: South/Airport Phone: (414) 286-5272 Website: www.city.milwaukee.gov/mfd Engine Co. 23, 1927-1996. Vintage hand drawn pumper, 1927 pumper, 1930 ladder truck, 1942 pumper and many other items. Open 1st Sunday each month 1-4 p.m. and groups by appointment. MORE INFORMATION ADD TO ITINERARY | MAP IT | |
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Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design 273 E. Erie Street Milwaukee, WI 53202 Region: Downtown Phone: (414) 847-3200 Fax: (414) 291-8077 Website: www.miad.edu Developing creativity and leadership since 1974 through 11 undergraduate majors, pre-college program and continuing education. Student-centered curriculum grounded in liberal arts and community service. Third Ward campus has 2 nationally renowned galleries. MORE INFORMATION ADD TO ITINERARY | MAP IT | |
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Milwaukee Public Museum 800 W. Wells Street Milwaukee, WI 53233 Region: Downtown Phone: (414) 278-2702 Fax: (414) 278-6100 Website: www.mpm.edu The Milwaukee Public Museum is the intersection of human history and natural science. We educate, explore, discover and preserve the world and its people. MORE INFORMATION ADD TO ITINERARY | MAP IT | |
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Mitchell Gallery of Flight General Mitchell International Airport 5300 S. Howell Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53207-6189 Region: South/Airport Phone: (414) 747-4503 Website: www.mitchellgallery.org Small aviation history museum illustrating contributions made in and by people/companies from Milwaukee and Southeastern Wisconsin. MORE INFORMATION ADD TO ITINERARY | MAP IT | |
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Morning Glory Gallery Marcus Center for the Performing Arts 929 N. Water Street Milwaukee, WI 53202 Region: Downtown Phone: (414) 765-7227 Website: www.marcuscenter.org Featuring original, fine crafts in jewelry, fiber, ceramics, wood, photography, glass, sculpture, leather and mixed media by more than 50 Wisconsin artists. MORE INFORMATION ADD TO ITINERARY | MAP IT | |
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Museum of Beer and Brewing P. O. Box 1376 Milwaukee, WI 53201 Region: Downtown Phone: (414) 630-1609 Website: www.brewingmuseum.org Organization dedicated to preserving the history of beer and the brewing industry. Throughout the year we host many events that showcase Milwaukee's rich brewing heritage. MORE INFORMATION ADD TO ITINERARY | MAP IT | |
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Museum of Wisconsin Art 300 S. 6th Avenue West Bend, WI 53095 Region: Outlying Metro Milwaukee Phone: (262) 234-9638 Fax: (262) 334-8080 Website: www.wisconsinart.org Described by Wisconsin's Lieutenant Governor as "a guardian of our states art treasures and worthy of the extraordinary art produced in Wisconsin." MORE INFORMATION ADD TO ITINERARY | MAP IT | |
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Racine Art Museum 441 Main Street Box 187 Racine, WI 53401 Region: Outlying Metro Milwaukee Phone: (262) 638-8300 Fax: (262) 898-1045 Website: www.ramart.org Two campus museum features changing art exhibitions from regionally and internationally recognized artists, and offers a unique museum store. Open Tues.-Sun. See Web site for current information. MORE INFORMATION ADD TO ITINERARY | MAP IT | |
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Schauer Arts & Activities Center 147 N. Rural Street Hartford, WI 53027 Region: Outlying Metro Milwaukee Phone: (262) 670-0560 Fax: (262) 670-0937 Website: www.schauercenter.org A regional center for the arts, staging professional touring performances, offering arts classes for all ages, as well as hosting social and business functions. MORE INFORMATION ADD TO ITINERARY | MAP IT | |
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Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts 19805 W. Capitol Drive Brookfield, WI 53045 Region: Outlying Metro Milwaukee Phone: (262) 781-9470 Fax: (262) 781-9198 Website: www.wilson-center.com Performances in two theaters, arts education for all ages and art gallery exhibits. Located in Brookfield's Mitchell Park just south of 198th & Capitol Drive. MORE INFORMATION ADD TO ITINERARY | MAP IT | |
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The Northwestern Mutual Life Gallery Cardinal Stritch University 6801 N. Yates Road Milwaukee, WI 53217 Region: Northeast Milwaukee Phone: (414) 410-4100 Fax: (414) 410-4111 Website: www.stritch.edu Features the work and ideas of a diverse group of contemporary and historic visual artists. The gallery is fully accessible and admission is free to the public. MORE INFORMATION ADD TO ITINERARY | MAP IT | |
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Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum 2220 N. Terrace Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53202 Region: Downtown Phone: (414) 271-3656 Fax: (414) 271-3986 Website: www.villaterracemuseum.org Italian Renaissance-style villa and gardens overlook Lake Michigan. 15th-20th century decorative arts, Cyril Colnik wrought iron, galleries, changing exhibitions and programs. MORE INFORMATION ADD TO ITINERARY | MAP IT | |
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Waukesha County Museum 101 W. Main St. Waukesha, WI 53186 Region: Outlying Metro Milwaukee Phone: (262) 521-2859 Website: www.waukeshacountymuseum.org Located in a historic 1893 courthouse within the heart of charming downtown Waukesha, changing exhibits and engaging programs make it a must stop destination. MORE INFORMATION ADD TO ITINERARY | MAP IT | |
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Wisconsin Maritime Museum 75 Maritime Drive Manitowoc, WI 54220 Region: Outlying Metro Milwaukee Phone: (920) 684-0218 Fax: (920) 684-0219 Website: www.wisconsinmaritme.org Tour USS Cobia, the nation's most historically intact World War II submarine. Visit the many interactive exhibits at the Wisconsin Maritime Museum, a Smithsonian Affiliate. MORE INFORMATION ADD TO ITINERARY | MAP IT | |
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Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts N50 W5050 Portland Road Mailing address: P. O. Box 562 Cedarburg, WI 53012 Region: Outlying Metro Milwaukee Phone: (262) 546-0300 Website: www.wiquiltmuseum.com Experience the best of quilts, traditional needle arts and contemporary fiber arts on a historic 1850's farm site in Cedarburg. Rotating exhibits, gift shop, tours, speaker services and classes. MORE INFORMATION ADD TO ITINERARY | MAP IT | |
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