Arts & Culture in Milwaukee

Avalon Atmospheric Theater

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

The Italian Community Center, Inc. | Festa Italiana

“Bronze Fonz” by Gerald P. Sawyer

This bronze statue of Henry Winkler's "Happy Days" character is a popular riverwalk photo-op.

National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum

Villa Terrace Museum & Gardens

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

The Oriental Theatre | Milwaukee Film Historic Cinemas

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

North Point Lighthouse Museum

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

Betty Brinn Children's Museum

Interactive educational museum featuring events & hands-on exhibits designed for kids 10 & under.

American Family Insurance Amphitheater

Venue, the largest of the 11 performance spaces on the Summerfest grounds, hosting A-list talent.

Milwaukee Public Museum

Modern anthropology & natural history museum with 3 floors of exhibits & a butterfly garden.

Pabst Mansion

Gilded Age house museum of the local famed beer family offering daily tours & Pabst-themed gifts.

Harley-Davidson Museum®

Museum dedicated to the legendary brand of American motorcycles, with exhibits, stores & dining.

Discovery World

Lakefront museum & aquarium showcasing innovation, technology & Great Lakes conservation.

The Pabst Theater

Gilded historic venue with a large crystal chandelier hosting concerts, comedy & other performances.

Uihlein Hall

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

Milwaukee Art Museum

A large Georgia O’Keeffe collection & other A-list art housed in a lakefront architectural landmark.

Miller High Life Theatre®

Elegant 4,100-seat venue hosting concerts, Broadway musicals, theater performances & assemblies.

Black Cat Alley

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

The Riverside Theater

Historic 1,339-seat theater showcasing big-name musical & comedy acts in an ornate setting.

Marcus Performing Arts Center

Performing arts venue with 4 theaters including a 2,300-seat hall & an intimate outdoor stage.