Italian Renaissance–style villa and formal gardens overlooking Lake Michigan, blending art, architecture, and landscape design inspired by 16th‑century northern Italy.
★5.0
General Information
Hours:
Seasonal hours, generally open late spring through fall
Closed during winter months except for special events
Fees:
General admission required
Discounts available for seniors, students, children, and members
Pet Policy:
Pets not permitted; service animals allowed
Seasons:
Seasonal (typically May–October)
Location:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/7oYfF2Tx9ZdG8etZ8
2220 N Terrace Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Website:
https://www.villaterrace.org/
How to Get There
From downtown Milwaukee: Travel north along Lincoln Memorial Drive and turn west toward the Lake Drive historic corridor. Villa Terrace Museum & Gardens is located just east of Lake Park, with nearby street parking and pedestrian access through surrounding neighborhoods.
Overview
Villa Terrace Museum & Gardens is one of Milwaukee's distinctive cultural landmarks, built in 1923 as a private residence in the style of a 16th-century Lombard country house, inspired by Italian Renaissance villas along northern Italian lakes.
The Villa
The limestone residence has arched loggias, carved balustrades, and formal interior spaces that house rotating art exhibitions and decorative arts displays.
Hermes statue at the Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum, MilwaukeeMichael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons; Image Size AdjustedTerraced gardens at the Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum, MilwaukeeMichael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons; Image Size Adjusted
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