Visit Milwaukee
The Milwaukee Art Museum is not the only reason to visit Milwaukee. Wisconsin’s biggest city is known for its diverse immigrant heritage, its music, its festivals, and its breweries.
The first residents of Milwaukee were members of the Menominee, Potowatami, Mascoutin, and Fox tribes. The city’s name allegedly comes from an Algonquin word, millioki, which meant “gathering place by the waters.” By now, millions of people have gathered by these waters. The Milwaukee area has 1.5 million residents, and millions more visitors come every year to enjoy Milwaukee’s many activities, parks, and events.
Hotel packages
The Comfort Inn & Suites® Downtown Lakeshore
Located in the Yankee Hill Historic District along the lakefront provides breathtaking views of Lake Michigan, Veterans Park and the Milwaukee Art Museum. Hotel guests enjoy complimentary hot breakfasts, internet access, fitness center access and more. Art Lover special packages offer two complimentary museum admissions along with exclusive Café Calatrava and Museum Store discounts. Call (414) 276-8800 for details or visit www.comfortinnmilwaukee.com.
County Clare Irish Guesthouse
Milwaukee’s premiere place for Irish hospitality and lodging. The County Clare Guesthouse is just a just a casual stroll along Milwaukee‘s lakefront, or a short car ride from the world renowned Milwaukee Art Museum. Each room features original Irish artwork along with exclusive accommodations. Guests can enjoy Art Lovers specials including tickets to the Milwaukee Art Museum along with exclusive Café Calatrava and Museum Store discounts. Call 414-272-5273 for details or visit www.countyclare-inn.com.
Hampton Inn and Suites Milwaukee
The landmark choice for downtown Milwaukee hotels, the Hampton Inn and Suites Hotel Downtown Milwaukee provides lodging accommodations in the heart of downtown Milwaukee’s business, entertainment, and cultural district. This downtown Milwaukee hotel is an upscale property with a beautiful exterior, trendy lobby and spacious guest rooms with generous amenities. All guests can earn honors points. Special Art Museum packages includes two Milwaukee Art Museum admission tickets and Museum Store and Café Calatrava discounts. Call directly at 414-271-4656 or toll-free, 888-271-4656 or visit www.hamptonmilwaukee.com.
Hotel Metro Milwaukee
The leading eco-friendly luxury hotel choice for downtown Milwaukee. Recommended as “where to stay” by NY Times. Enjoy the uncommon elegance of our historic European-style boutique hotel. The Milwaukee Arts Package includes deluxe accommodations, two complimentary tickets to the Milwaukee Art Museum, valet parking, and a $50 food & beverage gift certificate to Metro. Call toll-free: 877-638-7620 or directly at 414-272-1937. Visit www.hotelmetro.com.
Iron Horse Hotel
The Iron Horse Hotel is a luxury boutique hotel that delivers an authentic Milwaukee experience. The Iron Horse Hotel meets the distinct needs of corporate and leisure guests with a wide array of special services, and unparalleled amenities. Special Museum package includes breakfast and tickets to 2 world-renowned museums: the Milwaukee Art Museum and the Harley Davidson Museum. Call 1-888-543-IRON for details or visit: Iron Horse Hotel.
Pfister Hotel
This grand and historic Victorian-era hotel features a marvelous art collection of its own, with more than 80 pieces of 19th-century art. Call 414-273-8222 for details or visit www.thepfisterhotel.com.
Milwaukee events
There is always something new happening in Milwaukee. These websites are good resources to learn what is going on.
Milwaukee Convention & Visitors Bureau
www.visitmilwaukee.org
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
www.jsonline.com
On Milwaukee
www.onmilwaukee.com
Shepherd Express
www.expressmilwaukee.com
Milwaukee attractions
The Museum works cooperatively with other Milwaukee museums and arts organizations. Consider extending your stay to visit some of these great attractions.
Lynden Sculpture Gardens
www.lyndensculpturegarden.org
Milwaukee Public Museum
www.mpm.org
Harley-Davidson Museum
www.harley-davidson.com
Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra
www.milwaukeesymphony.org
Pabst Theater
www.pabsttheater.org
Marcus Center for the Performing Arts
www.marcuscenter.org
Performing arts:
Milwaukee Ballet
www.milwaukeeballet.org
Milwaukee Repertory Theatre
www.milwaukeerep.com
Skylight Opera Theatre
www.skylightopera.com
Museums:
Betty Brinn Children’s Museum
www.bbcmkids.org
Charles Allis and Villa Terrace Art Museums
www.cavtmuseums.org
Discovery World at Pier Wisconsin
www.discoveryworld.org
Walker’s Point Center for the Arts
www.wpca-milwaukee.org
Institute of Visual Arts (Inova)
www.arts.uwm.edu/inova
Questions?
For more information, please contact the visitor services department at 414-224-3200 or mam@mam.org
