Milwaukee Public Museum
One of the largest natural and human history museums in the American Midwest, with the recreated Old Milwaukee street and the butterfly house the most popular attractions.
Founded in 1882, the Milwaukee Public Museum holds about 4 million objects covering dinosaurs, rainforests, Indigenous cultures and world cultures. The most popular exhibits are the full-scale recreation of Old Milwaukee street and the European village, along with the live butterfly house and a planetarium. Adult admission is about $25, and the museum suits families. A new building is under construction north of downtown, so exhibits may be rearranged during the move. Check the official website before you go.
Opening hours
Daily 9:00 am–5:00 pm
Nearby sights
- Fiserv Forum & Deer District
- Pabst Brewery Complex
- Bronze Fonz
- Milwaukee RiverWalk
- Harley-Davidson Museum
- Milwaukee City Hall
- Grohmann Museum
- Milwaukee Public Market