Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Historical Society

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Children's

The Betty Brinn Children's Museum is dedicated to providing interactive exhibits and educational resources that promote the healthy development of children in their formative years—from birth through age ten. The Museum experience encourages hands-on learning and the development of fundamental skills, self-esteem, and the ability to work with others. Caregivers use the Museum as a resource that provides information on early childhood brain development, learning styles, and effective parenting skills. The Museum maintains a strong commitment to providing access to all children and families in the community, including low-income and special needs families.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Aquarium, Children's, Science

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Art

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Art

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Culture, History, Historical Society, Library

Through interactive displays, a focused education program and special events, the Museum conveys the history of Milwaukee's Jewish community in a way that emphasizes the American values of tolerance, respect, freedom and celebration of diversity. Experience the journey to America, the struggles of building a new life, the chilling facts of the Holocaust and the growth of a vibrant culture and community.

Wauwatosa, Wisconsin

History, Historic House, Historical Society

The Lowell Damon House, completed in 1847, is Wauwatosa, Wisconsin's oldest home and a classic example of colonial architecture. The rear five rooms were built in 1844 for Oliver Damon, who migrated to the Wisconsin Territoy from New Hampshire. In 1846, Oliver's son Lowell constructed the handsome front of the home. Guided tours for groups are available by appointment.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

University

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library, Park

Located in the historic Second Ward Savings Bank (built in 1913), the Milwaukee County Historical Society provides visitors with a glimpse at unique architecture and rotating exhibitions. The exhibits explore Milwaukee County's past, the achievemtns of its people and the community's ties to the state and nation.

In addition, the Historical Society regularly hosts nationally acclaimed traveling exhibitions from such organizations as the Gilder Lehrman Institute and the Smithsonian Institution.

The Historical Society also boasts an extensive research library, which houses naturalization papers and government records, photographs, maps, letters, personal documents and diaries.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

History

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

History

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Park

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Art, Children's, General, Specialized

Bobble over to the world’s only Bobblehead Museum. Featuring the largest bobblehead collection, exhibits, store, event space & more, the National Bobblehead HOF and Museum is fun for everyone! Not just for sports fans, the Museum also features movie, TV, pop-culture, vintage and thousands of other unique bobbleheads. Conveniently located in Walker’s Point near the 3rd Ward in Downtown Milwaukee.

Saint Francis, Wisconsin

Historical Society

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Art

Wauwatosa, Wisconsin

Historical Society

West Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Historical Society

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Historical Society

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Art, Botanical Garden, Culture, History, Historic House, Library

Designed by prominent Milwaukee architect Alexander Eschweiler for Charles Allis, the first president of Allis Chalmers, and his wife Sarah in 1911, this unique Tudor-style mansion and art collection was built with the sole purpose of bequeathing it to the public to delight, educate and inspire. The permanent collection features 19th Century French and American Paintings, Chinese and Japanese porcelains, Renaissance bronzes, Japanese netsuke, and original antique furnishings.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

History

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

History

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Shorewood, Wisconsin

General, History, Park

Kilbourntown House was built in 1844 by Benjamin Church, a carpenter from New York. Church, his wife and 6 children lived in the house, which was originally located in the section of Milwaukee known as Kilbourntown. An excellent example of Greek Revival architecture, the house was saved from destruction in 1938 when it was moved to Estabrook Park and restored as a WPA project. The home contains an outstanding collection of mid-nineteenth century furniture and decorative arts. The home is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is available for tour by school groups.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Art

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Anthropology, Aquarium, Arboretum, Archaeology, Botanical Garden, Children's, History, Library, Natural History, Nature Centers

The year 2010 will offer visitors dynamic special exhibits and activities for kids and adults. Our summer exhibit, “Adventure Dinosaur!” will feature a prehistoric park, with more than 25 dinosaurs – lurking, moving and rumbling in their tropical outdoor habitat. The exhibit runs May 29 – September 6, and is $2.50 per person after regular Zoo admission.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Library

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Art

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Shorewood, Wisconsin

Historical Society

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Historic House

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Art, Botanical Garden, Culture, History, Historic House, Library

Overlooking Lake Michigan, the Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum was designed and built in the style of an Italian Renaissance villa by architect David Adler in 1923. The building was originally the residence of former A.O. Smith president, Lloyd Smith, and his family. The museum features fine and decorative arts dating from the 15th through the 18th centuries, wrought-iron masterpieces by Cyril Colnik, the Renaissance Garden, and changing exhibitions.

West Allis, Wisconsin

Historical Society

Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin

History, Historical Society

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

History, Historical Society, Library

Join with us as we salute Wisconsin’s workers and their unions for helping to make Wisconsin a great state! Look at our history, share your own history, preserve that history and tell it to coming generations. The Society is totally volunteer, is a nonprofit organization and is affiliated with the Wisconsin Historical Society.