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

Art

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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Museums

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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Arts & Culture

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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Galleries

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

Apr 20, 2018–Apr 21, 2018
It's the ultimate art weekend—galleries to discover, museums to explore, and shops to browse!

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Apr 21, 2018
Makers of IndiaFest Milwaukee, Spindle India, Inc., introducing "Holi Milwaukee". Immerse yourself i...

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May 15, 2018
Take a Grand Tour of the home of one of Milwaukee's most iconic beer barons, Frederick Pabst.

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Jun 01, 2018
Celebrate local art, music, business, and community at Bay View Gallery Night.

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Jun 15, 2018–Jun 17, 2018
Experience one of the top art festivals in the nation on the grounds of the iconic Milwaukee Art Museum.

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Jul 20, 2018–Jul 21, 2018
It's the ultimate art weekend—galleries to discover, museums to explore, and shops to browse!

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Aug 04, 2018–Aug 05, 2018
The Firefly Art Fair is one of the premier outdoor art festivals in greater Milwaukee. Firefly presents over 80 juried artists, representing an ecletic array of art from a variety of media. Food and drink are available, along with live entertainment.

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Aug 11, 2018–Aug 12, 2018
Local and national artisans in ceramics, fiber, jewelry, leather, and more have their work on display at the Morning Glory Fine Craft Fair.

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