Milwaukee Attractions
You want to visit a museum. Or take a boat tour. Or explore free art. Or maybe you're just not sure yet. Whatever your trip to Milwaukee might include, don't worry - we're here to help!
Whether you're looking for the best brunch spots, where to get out and get active, the must-see spots for history buffs, or a bachelorette weekend fully planned, these guides will give you our picks for the top food, drinks, attractions, shopping, and entertainment for the ultimate Milwaukee vacation.
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Don't miss out on all of the fun events, galleries, and exhibitions happening in Milwaukee!
Groundbreaking: The Evolution of a Natural History Museum
Groundbreaking: The Evolution of a Natural History Museum Special exhibition: October 18, 2024-January 20, 2025 Milwaukee Public Museum has more than 140 years of revolutionary museum…
Veterans Day Celebration
We are proud to honor our veterans with an exclusive offer! Veterans and active-duty military receive free admission to the H-D Museum, along with one adult guest and up to four children…
November Lunch and Learn - Airborne Units of WWII
Join us on November 12th for our monthly Lunch and Learn - This month Brad Anderson will present - Airborne Units of WWII. The birth of the American Paratrooper took place amidst the…
Ghost Tour 2.0
This is the longer, grittier, more salacious version of the Shakers Original Ghost Tour. Get down and dirty with decades of scandal and tragedy. As if that weren't exciting enough, we…
Homegrown: Wisconsin Pop Culture
What makes Wisconsin pop culture unique? From the Packers and Oscar Meyer to Liberace and Trixie Mattel, join the Wisconsin Historical Society and the Milwaukee County Historical Society…
MCHS 8th Annual Book Sale
Join us for our 8th Annual Book Sale at Milwaukee County Historical Society. Look through photos, books, postcards, magazines and other items that did not meet the scope of our collecting…
Artist Talk: Robert Longo and John Ridley + Screening: “Johnny Mnemonic”
Join us at the Oriental Theatre for a film screening and post-film talk with artist and director Robert Longo on his only major studio film to date: 1995’s "Johnny Mnemonic." Set in a…
Community Access Day at Betty Brinn Children's Museum
All guests to the Betty Brinn Children's Museum (excluding groups of 10 or more) receive free admission on the third Thursday of every month from 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Some restrictions apply…