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Milwaukee Public Museum

A classic natural history museum with a walk-through 'Streets of Old Milwaukee' and a rainforest, in its final months before a move.

Official Website
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The current building closes on January 3, 2027, and it will reopen as the Nature and Culture Museum of Wisconsin in a new building.Checked November 2, 2026
Open
Every day until January 3, 2027
Price
Paid
Time Needed
2.5 hours
Address
800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53233Google MapsApple Maps
Getting There
Downtown.

Why Go

The museum, founded in 1882, pioneered full-scale dioramas.

Nearby

Bucks at Fiserv Forum9 min walkSt. Joan of Arc Chapel14 min walkMilwaukee Riverwalk15 min walkHarley-Davidson Museum19 min walk · Must-See

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