Milwaukee Public MuseumYou can take a small step back in time to the turn-of-the-century Streets of Old Milwaukee and to ancient Mediterranean civilizations. Or, take a giant leap back more than 65 million years to The Third Planet, see the world's largest-known dinosaur skull and a life-sized replica of Tyrannosaurus Rex.
Experience the Museum's permanent exhibit, The Puelicher Butterfly Wing, where you can stroll amid free-flying butterflies from around the world.
The Museum's style and techniques have been widely admired and copied across the whole country. In 1890 the first known total habitat diorama, The Muskrat Group was created. This diorama is still on exhibit in this Museum. The total diorama set the standard for museum exhibit techniques and became known in museum circles as the "Milwaukee Style." The evolution of the "Milwaukee Style" continues nowadays in exhibits such as the Rain Forest and the Third Planet.
Getting thereThe Milwaukee Public Museum and the Humphrey IMAX Dome Theater are located in downtown Milwaukee at 800 West Wells Street. The Center is at the intersection of Wells and James Lovell streets (formerly 7th Street). There are metered spaces available on most downtown streets. Meters are free (limit 2 hours) on weekends. MacArthur Square parking structure is adjacent to the Museum Center and is accessible via James Lovell Street. There is an entrance to the Museum Center from within the parking structure. Fees apply.
Operating hoursSunday: Noon - 5 p.m.
Monday-Saturday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Museum and IMAX are closed on the following days:
4th of July
Thanksgiving
Christmas Day
RatesAdults (ages 16-61) $8.00
Seniors (ages 62 and over) $7.00
Children (ages 3-15) $5.50
Children 2 and under FREE
Museum Members (with membership card) FREE
AAM, ASTC, AASLH, ICOM Members (with membership card) FREE
800 West Wells Street
Milwaukee, WI 53233
Phone: (414) 278-2728
Toll Free: (888) 700-9069
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