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Milwaukee Public Museum

800 West Wells Street · Milwaukee, WI

Why you should go…

The Milwaukee Public Museum houses walk-through dioramas of world cultures and habitats, an Egyptian tomb replica, and one of the largest dinosaur skeletons on display in the Midwest. It's a longtime downtown Milwaukee anchor for families and school groups.

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Good to know

General museums guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Check the special exhibition separately

    Touring shows usually carry their own ticket and their own opening hours, listed apart from general admission.

  • Look for the free window

    Many museums run community days, member evenings, or discounted late openings. It is worth a look before you pay full price.

  • Travel light through the door

    Large bags and backpacks often have to go to a coat check, and lines for it move slowly at opening.

  • Weekday mornings beat weekend afternoons

    School groups clear out by early afternoon midweek, while weekends stay busy from late morning on.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Milwaukee Public Museum, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Tours
    Date Night

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    Under $25

    Milwaukee River and Lake Michigan boat cruises, from narrated sightseeing rides to dinner and party cruises.

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    Under $25

    The world's only bobblehead-specific museum, with thousands of bobbleheads spanning sports, pop culture and politics.

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  • Eat & Drink
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    Great Lakes Distillery

    Under $25

    Wisconsin's first distillery since Prohibition, offering tastings, cocktails, and guided distillery tours in Walker's Point.

    1.0 mi awaySwitch it up: Eat & Drink

  • Sightseeing
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    Henry Maier Festival Park (Summerfest Grounds)

    Under $25

    Milwaukee's lakefront festival grounds, home to Summerfest, the world's largest music festival.

    1.3 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

  • Tours
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    Miller Brewery Tour

    Under $25

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    2.4 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours

  • Sightseeing
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    Milwaukee

    Free

    Wisconsin's largest city on Lake Michigan, known for breweries, museums, and its lakefront arts scene.

    3.2 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing