RT Milwaukee Public Museum

Beloved natural history museum showcasing immersive exhibits, global cultures, and scientific discovery—long a cornerstone of Milwaukee’s educational and cultural life.

General Information

Hours:

Daily hours vary by season; typically open during daytime hours

Fees:

General admission required; discounts available for children, seniors, students, and members

Pet Policy:

Pets are not allowed; service animals permitted

Seasons:

All year

Location:

https://maps.app.goo.gl/mXy7ZCDAkX5pJHqN7
800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53233

Website:

https://www.mpm.edu/

How to Get There

From downtown Milwaukee: Travel west along Wells Street or Wisconsin Avenue toward the Westown neighborhood. The Milwaukee Public Museum is easily reached by car, public transit, or on foot and is located near the Milwaukee County Courthouse and downtown parking garages.

Overview

The Milwaukee Public Museum (MPM) is one of the Midwest's most respected natural history museums, serving visitors since its founding in 1882. It is known for pioneering immersive dioramas and life-size environments.

Streets of Old Milwaukee

This walk-through recreation of the 19th-century city is a signature exhibit.

Natural Science and Cultures

Exhibits range from prehistoric life and ancient civilizations to modern ecosystems and world cultures.

This article uses material from official museum publications and publicly available historical resources related to the Milwaukee Public Museum, which are released under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share-Alike License 3.0.

Daniel M. Soref Dome Theater and Planetarium at the Milwaukee Public Museum

Milwaukee Public Museum building exterior

Milwaukee Public Museum, a natural history museum in downtown Milwaukee

Streets of Old Milwaukee exhibit at the Milwaukee Public Museum

Woolly mammoth fossil excavated from Kenosha, Wisconsin, on display at the Milwaukee Public Museum