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The Milwaukee Art Museum is an essential destination for art and architecture and a vital cultural resource that connects visitors to dynamic art …

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Dec 4, 2024
The outside of the building is almost out of this world, there are "wings" which deploy making the outside look like a ship in sail, well that's my guess as they didn't because it was too windy! The …Full review by Martina O
Oct 29, 2024
The art really has a hard time competing with the architecture. The architecture just takes your breath away. We visited on a beautiful sunny day and as you enter the main building, the views and sun…Full review by MomRocco
Oct 13, 2024
I took my teenage grandson during a brief visit to Milwaukee from Chicago. This was a real treat. It is supercool outside and inside and I thought the exhibits at the time were excellent and absorbi…Full review by Carolyn M
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The museum's history began in 1882 when the Milwaukee Museum of Fine Arts was founded. The museum dissolved six years later. In 188…
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Facts

Established:1888
Located:700 N. Art Museum Drive
Visitors:232,000 (2023)
Director:Marcelle Polednik
Type:Art museum

Questions & answers

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Do you have to get tickets in advance or can you buy them when you get there?
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You can buy on the day
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Answer by Neil B · May 5, 2023
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At what wind speed from wind off the lake do the wings close up? Is it 28 mph ?
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When winds exceed 23 mph for more than 3 seconds, the wings close automatically.
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From where do you watch the opening or flopping of the wings, inside or the outside of the museum?
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Outside on the bridge between the museum and the parking garage across the street is the best location.
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From where do you watch the opening or flopping of the wings, inside or the outside of the museum?
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We watched outside. There's a walkway across the multi-lane street in front and we were on it to get a good view.
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Do you have to pay to park?
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or at least we didn't.....js
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How do I use my Member discount or free parking during my visit?
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In order to receive your Member discount or free parking, you must scan the QR code on the back side of your membership card when exiting. You must have...
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