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Milwaukee Attractions
Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra
Season is from Sept. - June
(414) 273-7206
This nationally acclaimed orchestra gives nearly 200 concerts a year in Milwaukee, across the country and in Europe and Asia.
Milwaukee Ballet Company
504 West National Avenue
(414) 643-7677
well known for its classical and contemporary ballet.
Milwaukee Repertory Theater
108 E. Wells Street
(414) 224-9490
Season runs from September to mid-May. Presents traditional and contemporary plays
Florentine Opera
929 N. Water Street
(414) 291-5700
This is the only professional grand opera company in Wisconsin. It performs at The Marcus Center for the Performing Arts.
Milwaukee Riverside Theatre
116 West Wisconsin Avenue
(414) 274-3000
This is Wisconsin's largest landmark theater and a showpiece for touring Broadway shows and pop and country artists.
Pabst Theater
144 E. Wells Street
(414) 286-3665
Tours are offered Saturdays at 11:30 AM.
The Pabst Theater is a center for touring and local theatrical productions, concerts and dance. It is a beautifully restored 19th century Victorian theater.
Skylight Theatre
located in a newly constructed 18th century
Italian Baroque opera house, presents both opera and music theater.
Helfaer Theater
(414) 224-3000
on the Marquette University campus presents quality concert and theater offerings.
Milwaukee County Zoo
(414) 771-3040
6 miles west on US18 between US 45
and SR 100 at 10001 West Blossomwood Road
Hours and admission fees:
May-Sept.: Mon.-Sat. 9-5. Sun. and holidays 9-6
Rest of the year: daily 9-4:30. Admission charged.
Nominal charge for zoomobile and train
The Milwaukee zoo is ranked among the finest zoological gardens in the world. More than 2500 species of animals are displayed in five continental groupings and in natural habitat settings. A daily educational show features four California Sea Lions. A close up educational tour in zoomobiles is available. Other highlights are an educational dairy complex called Heritage Farm; a petting zoo, and a miniature train. Rental equipment is available for use on a cross country ski trail that passes by indoor and outdoor animal exhibits. Allow a minimum of 3 hours at the zoo. Wheel chair and stroller rentals are offered.
Milwaukee County Historical Center
(414) 273-8288
Admission: Free
Mon.-Fri. 9:30-5
Sat.10-5; Sun. 1-5. Closed holidays
The museum features a trip back in time. On display are military items, women's fashions, a panorama painter's gallery, firefighting equipment, an early 20th century pharmacy, physician's office and bank. Allow 1 hour minimum
Pettit National Ice Center,
(414) 266-0100
S. of I-94 exit 306 at 500 S. 84th Street
Guided tours by appointment.
Daily 8 AM - 9 PM. Spectators Free
except during events. Admission charged.
The Center is a 200,000 square foot ice skating facility - only one of five in the world - which offers public skating along with a 400 meter speed skating oval and two international sized ice sheets for Olympic training. Various competitions and events take place periodically. The ice is open to the public several times daily.
Whitnall Park and Kettle Moraine
5879 S. 92nd Street
provide extensive gardens and nature walks. 600 acres includes an 18 hole golf course, recreational facilities, picnic areas, an environmental education center and botanical gardens. Open daily year round dawn- dusk. Among the gardens located within Whitnall Park are:
(1) Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory
(414) 649-9800
Admission charged.
Daily 9-5
The Conservatory is comprised of three geodesic domes which recreate the climate of a tropical rain forest, an arid desert and a seasonal floral display. Allow 1 hour and 30 minutes
(2) Boerner Botanical Gardens
5879 S. 92nd Street
Open daily 8-7, May-Sept. Rest of the year: 8-4
Admission: free. Parking Admission charged.
contains trees, shrubs and flowers displayed in formal and informal gardens. The rose garden has more than 3000 plants of 500 varieties. Each year more than 11,000 annuals are planted for seasonal flower exhibitions. The administration building contains art exhibits.
Miller Brewing Company
4251 West State Street
(414) 931-2337
Admission: Free
Call for schedule
One could not think of visiting Milwaukee without considering a brewery tour. The Miller Brewing Company provides an inside glimpse at the fascinating history of brewing in Milwaukee as well as an opportunity to sample the current brew. The one hour tour includes stairs and four blocks of walking. Strollers are not permitted on the tour.
Sprecher Brewery
(414) 964-2739
Tours by reservation only
Tours conducted June-August
offers some of the best connoisseur-style, or micro-brewery, beers in the world. Gourmet sodas in a variety of inviting flavors are also produced here and are available for sampling.
Lakefront Brewery
1872 North Commerce Street
(414)372-8800
Tours by reservation only every weekend
Call for appointment
Admission: Free
Tour and sampling at this recently renovated state of the art brewery
International Clown Hall of Fame
161 West Wisconsin Avenue, Suite LL700
in Grand Avenue Mall
(414) 319-0848
is dedicated to the preservation and advancement of clown art. Clown clothing, shoes, and props are displayed. Paintings and videos of clown performances can be seen. Phone ahead for schedule of live clown shows.
Milwaukee Art Museum
(414) 224-3200
750 N. Lincoln Memorial Drive
overlooks Lake Michigan
(Tues, Wed, Fri & Sat 10am-5pm
Thurs noon-9pm, Sun noon-5pm)
Admission charged.
under 12, free when with adult
Houses more than 20.000 works dating from the 15th century. Of particular interest are the collections of the Old Masters; 19th and 20th century European and American art and works by modern artists. Also featured are a collection of Haitian art, American folk art and the Prairie School archives of Frank Lloyd Wright. the 17th and 18th century American decorative arts are also featured.
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