Milwaukee, WI

Milwaukee Art Museum
DESCRIPTION: The over-sized Brise Soleil sculpture atop the new Quadracci Pavilion instantly became Milwaukee’s defining icon of the 21st century; Brise Soleil “wings” open when the museum opens and closes when the museum closes; 217-feet wide and affixed to a spire like strings on a harp, the wings “flap” (close and open) each day at noon for visitors’ enjoyment, weather permitting; not to be outdone, the MAM is notable for works by African American artists in its permanent collection since the 1920s; resulting from a buying spree in the 1990s, the museum now boasts fascinating range of works by Henry Ossawa Tanner, Jacob Lawrence, Elizabeth Catlett, Romare Bearden, Richard Hunt, Sam Gilliam, and a prominent Haitian Art exhibit

ADMISSION: $12 Adults, $10 Students w/ID, Military or 65+, Free Age 12-

DAYS & HOURS: Tue-Wed, Fri-Sun 10a-5p, Thu 12a-8p

ADDRESS: 750 North Lincoln Memorial Drive  MAP

PHONE: 414-224-3200

WEBSITE: http://www.mam.org

Haggerty Museum of Art
DESCRIPTION: Located on Marquette University campus, this major museum features a 20th century African Art collection; rotating exhibits often include works by African American artists

ADMISSION: Free

DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Sat 10a-4:30p; Thu 10a-8p, Sun Noon-5p

ADDRESS: 530 North 13th Street  MAP

PARKING: Wells StreetParking Structure fee-based

PHONE: 414-288-1669

WEBSITE: http://www.marquette.edu/haggerty

Harley-Davidson Museum & Tour Center
DESCRIPTION: Since 1903, the unmistakable sound of the Harley-Davidson motorcycle has been a grand Milwaukee tradition; check out he manufacturing process that makes these motorcycles so unique; includes a Harley-Davidson Museum

ADMISSION: $16 Ages 18-64, $12 Age 65+, $10 Ages 5-17, Free Age 4-

DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Wed & Fri-Sun 10a-6p, Thu 10a-8p

ADDRESS: 3700 West Juneau Ave  MAP

PHONE: 414-343-4056

WEBSITE: http://www.harley-davidson.com

Grohmann Museum
DESCRIPTION: Milwaukee School of Engineering is home to the world's most comprehensive art collection dedicated to the evolution of human work; Eckhart G. Grohmann Collection "Man at Work" comprises more than 700 paintings and sculptures from 1580 to today placed on three floors of themed galleries; a spectacular rooftop sculpture garden, café and store punctuate the experience

ADMISSION: $5 Adults, $3 Ages 11-18 or 65+, Free Age 10-

DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Fri 9a-5p, Sat Noon-6p, Sun 1p-4p

ADDRESS: 1000 North Broadway  MAP

PHONE: 414-277-2300

WEBSITE: Link