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EXPLORE MILWAUKEE | | | | | | | Betty Brinn Children's Museum929 E Wisconsin Ave
Milwaukee,
WI
53202
414-390-5437 | | | | | Description: This highly interactive museum is a treasure trove of learning. Role playing exhibits allow children to learn about economics, commerce, photography, art and music. Children can also tunnel through massive replicas of the human heart and digestive system to learn about their various components and functions. There's also a cool golf ball racetrack, complete with loops, and a kid-sized train to "drive." You'll even find a "back yard" with trees, a sandbox, and other outdoor stuff especially nice when it's too cold to actually play outside.
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| 1801 N Prospect Ave
Milwaukee,
WI
53211
414-278-8295 | | | | | Description: This historic, Tudor-style mansion was built in 1911 and bequeathed to the city by the late Charles Allis in 1944. Antiques include French, American, and Oriental art and furniture, Greek and Roman artifacts, and a variety of Chinese items from the second century BC to the 18th century AD. Special events include a bi-weekly film series, holiday programs, and Wisconsin artist exhibits.
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| Discovery World at Pier Wisconsin500 N Harbor Dr
Milwaukee,
WI
53202
414-765-9966 | | | | | Description: With a splendid new lakeshore location in 2006, this museum features interactive exhibits, laboratories and areas to explore energy, water and modern medicine among many others! Lots of high-tech resources are used to transport guests into virtual simulations. Marine and fresh water aquariums mimic environments from Wisconsin to the Caribbean. This is also the summer home of tall-ship S/V Denis Sullivan, a three-masted schooner.
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| International Clown Hall of Fame640 S 84th St, Ste 526
West Allis,
WI
53214
414-209-0105 | | | | | Description: This charming museum chronicles the origin of clowning back to the Greco-Roman era and spotlights many of the painted faces that have so defined the genre. Resident clown performers are on hand for shows, and there are many special events throughout the year.
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| 750 N Lincoln Memorial Dr
Milwaukee,
WI
53202
414-224-3200 | | | | | Description: From its origins as an artists' society, through numerous expansions which have included the 1957 Eero Saarinen designed building and several subsequent additions and refurbishments, the Milwaukee Art Museum has dramatically increased both its collections and its programming. Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava designed the most recent expansion, which unified the various buildings and wings into a larger, more cohesive modern complex. Indeed, the building is just as impressive as its contents. Ahhh, the contents. With ancient Greek artifacts, medieval and renaissance paintings and textiles, modern American and European sculpture, paintings, and video installments, plus folk art from around the world, this is truly a premier collection.
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| Milwaukee County Historical Center910 N Old World 3rd St
Milwaukee,
WI
53203
414-273-8288 | | | | | Description: Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Milwaukee County Historical Center building started life as a bank in 1913. Today, the grand structure houses Historical Society offices, archives, a library and a fascinating museum. A huge permanent collection of artifacts from Milwaukee's past includes early fire-fighting equipment, military artifacts, toys, women's fashions, photographs, panorama paintings and more. Special exhibits change frequently, and usually focus on one aspect of the region's history such as the WWII era, textiles, industry or home life at the turn of the century.
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| 800 W Wells St
Milwaukee,
WI
53233
414-278-2702 | | | | | Description: The permanent exhibits here are truly amazing. The first natural history diorama was built here and set the standard for museums all over the world. Topics range from dinosaurs and bugs, to life in a European Village and life in turn-of-the-century Milwaukee. There's a butterfly pavilion, a two-story rain forest, decorative arts from various periods of history, and exhibits about Native American Indians, pre-Columbian times, the Arctic and Asia. But to give you a better idea of just how big the place is, here are some facts: the museum has over 5 million objects in its collection, some 150,000 square feet of exhibit space, 6 themed gift shops and a café, plus auditoriums, an IMAX theater and a library.
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| Mitchell Gallery of Flight5300 S Howell Ave
Milwaukee,
WI
53207
414-747-4503 | | | | | Description: Located inside the General Mitchell International Airport, this museum commemorates the achievements of Wisconsin's aviation trailblazers. With a wealth of artifacts, memorabilia, photos and art, it promises to be both an educational and entertaining experience.
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| S103 W37890 Hwy 67
Eagle,
WI
53119
262-594-6300 | | | | | Description: EAGLE. Old World Wisconsin, the largest outdoor museum of rural life in the country, was first started in celebration of the US bicentennial in 1976. Situated about 35 miles outside Milwaukee, the museum is set up as an 1800s village, with a central crossroads and outlying working farms. Historic buildings have been transported here to create the town, and costumed reenactments of daily life and major events offer a fascinating glimpse at 1800s American life. The best way to see it all is on foot, but with 600 acres to cover, you may get a little tired. That's when the tram tour starts to look mighty appealing! Before you leave, visit the octagonal 1897 Clausing Barn, which houses a restaurant and gift shop.
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| Patrick and Beatrice Haggerty Museum of Art530 N 13th St
Milwaukee,
WI
53201-1881
414-288-1669 | | | | | Description: Located on the campus of Marquette University, the Haggerty Museum of Art has an impressive permanent collection that spans centuries and genres. With over 4300 works, the museum can display only a portion of the collection at any given time, but some of the highlights include works by Jacob Lawrence, Max Lieberman and Salvador Dali. Special exhibits have featured pieces by Marc Chagall and Auguste Rodin, in addition to modern video and multi media installations. A range of events is offered as well, such as lectures, classes and theater programs.
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