Art

Love the arts? So does Milwaukee!

Art is everywhere in Milwaukee, so there’s plenty to explore. Plan a day wandering the collections of traditional art museums, take part in a free quarterly celebration of local art, visit local galleries, or enjoy a variety of public pieces and exhibitions.

**Milwaukee Art Museum**
Famous art and architecture

**Black Cat Alley**
Outdoor Mural Gallery

**Sculpture MKE**
Annual city-wide outdoor art gallery

**Haggerty Museum of Art**
Marquette University

**Lakefront Festival of the Arts**
Summer

Free Art

Art enthusiasts will be delighted to know that not all art in Milwaukee lives tucked away behind an admission fee! Milwaukee is home to amazing art museums, but there are also many free ways to experience art in the city.

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Art Events

Come be part of Milwaukee’s vibrant arts scene at art events all year round. You can purchase art to take home, admire the work of local artists, and maybe even make some yourself.

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Art Museums

Art is everywhere in Milwaukee! Spend your day exploring these expertly-curated museums throughout the city and surrounding areas.

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Outdoor Art

There’s no rule that says art should only be enjoyed inside. On those beautiful, Milwaukee summer days, head outside to soak up the sun and take in these stunning public art sculptures and murals.

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Outdoor Mural Gallery

Black Cat Alley

Home of the Flying Art Museum

The "wings" of the Burke Brise Soleil open when the museum does at 10 a.m., flap at noon, and close with the museum at 5 p.m. daily (weather permitting).

Sculpture Milwaukee

This annual exhibition turns Wisconsin Avenue into the world's largest curated outdoor art gallery! World-class sculptures line the street from May to October.

Ghost Sign City

Milwaukee is haunted - by ghost signs. Keep your eyes peeled for these faded marks of now-closed businesses on historic buildings downtown.

Art Events

Feb 21, 2019
Learn how to make a terrarium.

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Feb 22, 2019–Mar 03, 2019
Back by overwhelming demand! Skylight percussionist Michael â€œDingâ€ Lorenz will mesmerize you wit...

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Feb 27, 2019
Susan Armington presents this program in conjunction with the I Contain Multitudes exhibition.

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Mar 08, 2019
Join us as one of our resident cupcake experts guides you through her steps to creative cupcake desi...

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Kohl's Art Generation Family Sundays: Every Picture Tells a Story

Mar 10, 2019
Experience art with your family at Kohl's Art Generation Family Sundays, the Museum's lively eve...

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Mar 15, 2019
Don't miss the artiest party in Milwaukeeâ€”every third Friday of the monthâ€”with dancing, cocktail...

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Mar 16, 2019
MKE HandMade is the place for all skilled makers, crafters, builders and artisans to show their amaz...

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Mar 21, 2019
Learn the history behind fairy gardens and how to make one.

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Urban Agriculture/Future Farming A LEGO/K'nex Building Workshop

Mar 23, 2019

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Apr 06, 2019
Families with children of all ages will explore the exhibition through art-making, demonstrations, a...

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Apr 06, 2019
A fundraising event where patrons will have the opportunity to win fabulous prizes during a silent a...

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Apr 11, 2019–Apr 14, 2019
Flowers are blooming at the Milwaukee Art Museum with art installations, gardening seminars, artisan crafts, and a fashion show!

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