Milwaukee County Museums

Museums

America's Black Holocaust Museum
2233 N. 4th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53212
414/264-2500, Fax 414/264-0112

Founded in 1988 by James Cameron, America's only known survivor of a lynch mob attack. The museum is dedicated to documenting the violent injustices suffered by African Americans and other racial and religious minorities. Hours: Monday - Saturday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Guided tours, 2 hours. Admission $5 adults, $2.50 children under 12.
The Beer Museum
P. O. Box 309
Milwaukee, WI 53201
414/965-3281, Fax 414/965-3281 (call first)
Email: lpjurge@ibn.net
THE BEER MUSEUM. A group of collectors, brewers, brewing executives and organizations all promoting Milwaukee as the logicallocation for the Beer & Brewing History of the World through exhibits, events and THE BEER MUSEUM.
Betty Brinn Children's Museum
929 E. Wisconsin Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53202
414/291-0888, Fax 414/291-0906

Designed just for kids ages 10 and under, featuring hands-on exhibits and interactive programs. At O'Donnell Park on Milwaukee's lakefront. Where kids play their way smart. Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Sunday 12:00 - 5:00 PM Admission: $4 per person, children under 2 free.
Charles Allis Art Museum
1801 N. Prospect Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53202
414/278-8295, Fax 414/278-0335

Milwaukee's most elegant historical mansion of the Edwardian period. The museum houses a stunning worldwide collection of paintings and objects d' art. Open: Wed.-Sun. 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Wed. 7:00 PM - 9:00PM Special exhibits of Wisconsin artists.
DISCOVERY WORLD -- The James Lovell Museum of Science, Economics & Technology
712 W. Wells St.
Milwaukee, WI 53233
414/765-0777, Fax 414/765-0311
E-mail: hdq@BrainTools.org

The Museum of things that are about to happen. Explore the clouds, lift a building, build a robot or watch a lightning bolt! Witness and experiment with over 140 hands-on exhibits and live theatre shows that will leave your mind spinning. The future is in your hands at Discovery World. Hours: Mon.-Sun. 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
EAA Air Adventure Museum
3000 Poberezny Road
Box 3065
Oshkosh, WI 54903-3065
920/426-5908, Fax 920/426-6765
Email: museum@eaa.org

One of the world's finest aviation museums, with more than 100 airplanes on display. Pioneer Airport offers airplane rides May - October. Annual EAA Fly-In Convention (July 28 - August 3, 1999) is the world's largest sport aviation event. Unique facilities available for meetings and banquets.
Haggerty Museum of Art
Marquette University
13th & Clybourn Streets
414/288-7448, Fax 414/277-7727
E-mail: haggertym@vms.csd.mu.edu

Special exhibitions feature Old Master to contemporary painting, works on paper and sculpture. Over 4,000 pieces in permanent collection. Open: Mon.-Sat. 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Thur. 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM, Sun. 12:00 - 5:00 PM Free
International Clown Hall of Fame
161 W. Wisconsin Ave., Suite LL 700 (Inside Grand Avenue)
Milwaukee, WI 53203
414/319-0848, Fax 414/319-1070

Clown memorabilia, historical artifacts such as costumes of famous clowns past and present, and an art gallery featuring the famous works of Jim Howle. Regularly scheduled performances. Clown Wall of Fame includes Red Skelton, Lou Jacobs and Emit Kelly Sr. Unique gift shop. The only museum of its kind in the world!

Milwaukee Art Museum
750 N. Lincoln Memorial Dr.
Milwaukee, WI 53202
414/224-3200, Fax 414/271-7588
E-mail: serlin@mam.org

About 20,000 artworks including 15th to 20th-century European and American paintings, sculpture, prints, drawings, photography, decorative arts, and renowned American and Haitian folk art collections. Plus 20 special exhibits each season. Hours: Tue., Wed., Fri., Sat., 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Thur. 12:00 - 9:00 PM, Sun. 12:00 - 5:00 PM
Milwaukee County Historical Society
910 N. Old World Third St.
Milwaukee, WI 53203
414/273-8288

Architectural landmark exhibits Milwaukee County history. Displays of panorama painters, firefighting equipment, Children's World, pharmacy and bank. Research library. Open: Mon.-Fri. 9:30a.m.-5p.m., Sat. 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Sun 1:00 - 5:00 PM Free.
Milwaukee Public Museum
800 W. Wells St.
Milwaukee, WI 53233-1478
414/278-2700, Fax 414/278-6100
E-mail: smedley@mpm1.mpm.edu

One of the country's best natural history museums. Award-winning exhibits include a Costa Rican Rain Forest, world's largest dinosaur skull, a modern day powwow and the IMAX Dome Theater. Special exhibits, shops, restaurant and more. Open: Mon.-Sun. 9a.m.-5p.m. For membership information, call 414/278-6127.

UWM Art Museum
University of Wisconsin -- Milwaukee
2200 E. Kenwood Blvd.
Milwaukee, WI 53211
414/229-5517, Fax 414/229-6709
E-mail: balistrire@aux1.bfs.uwm.edu

The UWM Art Museum exhibits historical and contemporary artwork in 3 on-campus locations. Selections from the Museum's collection of European, African, Russian and American objects are displayed during the summer months.
Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum
2220 N. Terrace Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53202
414/271-3656, Fax 414/271-3986

A magnificent Italian-style villa built as a private home, overlooking Lake Michigan, now a museum dedicated to the decorative arts. Guided tours by appointment. Open: Wed.-Sun. 12:00 - 5:00 PM.
Wisconsin Black Historical Museum Society
2620 W. Center St.
Milwaukee, WI 53206
414/372-7677, Fax 414/372-4888