Arts & Culture in Milwaukee

Civil War Museum

Museum spotlighting Civil War soldiers from the upper Midwest region through relics & exhibits.

Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts

Modern complex with stages & studios for theater, music & dance, plus a gallery for local art.

Uihlein Hall

Large, modern performance theater showcasing major regional symphony, ballet & operatic productions.

West Bend Cinema

Local movie house with 10 screens, offering first-run Hollywood films, plus popcorn & soft drinks.

National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum

Black Cat Alley

Outdoor gallery in an urban alleyway featuring huge, colorful murals by diverse global artists.

East Troy Railroad Museum

This trolley history museum is a kid-friendly destination featuring memorabilia & scenic roundtrips.

The Oriental Theatre | Milwaukee Film Historic Cinemas

Landmark cinema built in 1927 with ornate Indian-inspired features & 3 auditoriums.

Kenosha Public Museum

Modern facility with mammoth skeletons & other natural science artifacts, plus a fine art gallery.

The Italian Community Center, Inc. | Festa Italiana

Grohmann Museum

Museum exploring the evolution of human work via paintings & a rooftop sculpture garden.

Villa Terrace Museum & Gardens

Historic lakefront villa showcasing fine & decorative arts from the 15th to 18th centuries.

North Point Lighthouse Museum

Restored 19th-century lighthouse & maritime museum with sweeping lake & city vistas.

Avalon Atmospheric Theater

Theater with a star-studded ceiling, offering current & classic films, meal service, a bar & eatery.

Movie Tavern Brookfield Square

Sunset Playhouse

Museum of Wisconsin Art

Exhibition center for area artists' work, with educational programs, events & a gift shop.

Dinosaur Discovery Museum

This museum focusing on the link between dinosaurs & birds features many educational displays.

Schubert's Hartford Theatre

Family-owned neighborhood multiscreen budget movie theater showing 1st-run Hollywood films.

Marcus Hillside Cinema

Theater chain for mainstream films; most offer enhanced picture & sound & expanded dining options.