MILWAUKEE FAMILY ATTRACTIONS
Milwaukee, WI
Brinn Children's Museum
DESCRIPTION: Provides interactive and enchanting exhibits that promote hands-on learning and the development of fundamental skills, self-esteem and the ability to work with others; named in honor of Betty Brinn, a successful Milwaukee businesswoman who spent most of her childhood in foster homes and orphanages throughout Wisconsin; as an adult, Betty dedicated her life to helping underprivileged women and children in the Milwaukee area secure health care
ADMISSION: $6 Age 1 and over, $5 Age 55+
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Sat 9a-5p, Sun Noon-5p
ADDRESS: 929 East Wisconsin Ave MAP
PARKING: west on Michigan Street for access to parking garage
PHONE: 414-390-5437
WEBSITE: http://www.bbcmkids.org
Milwaukee Public Museum
DESCRIPTION: This popular museum features a permanent collection on African art, textiles, animals on 3rd floor; “Tells, Tombs & Temples” Egyptian art on 2nd floor; the “Streets of Old Milwaukee” gallery includes an exhibit on a prominent African American family, the Watsons, which date their presence in the region to the 1850s; Humphrey IMAX Dome Theater is located in the complex; call for movie calendar
ADMISSION: $12 Adults, $10 Students w/ID, Age 13-17, Age 60+, $8 Ages 3-12, Ages 2 and under enter Free
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Sat 9a-5p, Sun 10a-5p
ADDRESS: 800 West Wells Street MAP
PHONE: 414-319-4629 or 414-278-2702
WEBSITE: http://www.mpm.edu
Milwaukee County Zoo
DESCRIPTION: Founded in 1892, this fine zoo accredited by the American Zoo and Aquarium Association hosts Giant Octopus, Chinese Alligator, King Penguin, Koala, Ring-tailed Lemur, Red Panda, River Otter, Snow Leopard and Vampire Bats among its 2,000 animal residents; the zoo is also noted for its animal conservation efforts and breeding programs
ADMISSION: $11 Adults, Age 60+ $9.25, $8 Ages 3 to 12, Age 2 and under enter Free
DAYS & HOURS: 1 Jan-30 April Mon-Sat 9a-4:30p, 1 May–30 Sep Mon-Sat 9a-5p, Sun and holidays 9a-6p, 1 Oct-30 April 9a-4:30p
ADDRESS: 10001 West Blue Mound Road MAP
PHONE: 414-771-5500
WEBSITE: http://www.milwaukeezoo.org
Discovery World at Pier Wisconsin
DESCRIPTION: Designed by educators as a place where the arts, sciences, ingenuity, technology and the environment intersect in stimulating ways for visitors of all ages; includes the maritime museum and learning center on the shores of Lake Michigan
ADMISSION: $17 Adult, $15 Age 60+, $13 Ages 3-17, Free Age 2-
DAYS & HOURS: Tue-Fri 9a-4p, Sat-Sun 10a-5p
ADDRESS: 500 North Harbor Drive MAP
PHONE: 414-765-8622
WEBSITE: http://www.discoveryworld.org
Paradise Landing Indoor Waterpark
DESCRIPTION: Located within Hilton Hotel City Center, this 20,000 square feet waterpark includes a 3-story Jamaican Village with 4 fantastic water slides, an Idyllic Lagoon, Hydro-therapy Spa, Kiddy Pool with Beached Boat Slide, Turtle Squirt, Seashell Slide and Frog Slide, Lily Pad Walk, Water Cannons; Cabana Cove serves your favorite snacks and refreshments
ADMISSION: access to waterpark for up to 3 people in a room with a king size bed and up to 5 people in a room with two full-size beds; those who reserve a Waterpark Package will have guaranteed admission to Paradise Landing
DAYS & HOURS: open daily to hotel guests
ADDRESS: 509 West Wisconsin Avenue MAP
PHONE: 414-271-7250
WEBSITE: http://www.paradiselanding.com
Fondy Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION: City's largest and oldest, Farmers Market is also a historical area, notable for the significant role Fond du Lac Avenue played in the Underground Railroad; the market opens daily in the summer, with Saturdays bringing out the largest crowds; the indoor market hall promises to transform the venue into a year-round market for Wisconsin made and grown-products like honey, cheese, poultry, beef and produce; located at the "Crossroads of North Milwaukee"
ADMISSION: Free entrance
DAYS & HOURS: May 9–June 20 Sat 9a–Noon; June 27–October 31 Sat 7a-3p, Tue, Thu, Sun 8a-3p; Nov 7–Nov 21 Sat 7a–3p
ADDRESS: 2200 West Fond du Lac Ave MAP
WEBSITE: http://ww.fondymarket.org
Bradley Center
DESCRIPTION: Home to the Milwaukee Bucks NBA basketball team, the arena seats about 18,600 for basketball and up to 20,000 for large concerts, ice shows and X-games; Bradley Center is the only major, public arena in North America with construction underwritten through the philanthropy of a single family – the Bradley’s of Allen-Bradley Company
ADMISSION: pricing matrix based on Milwaukee Bucks games
DAYS & HOURS: see schedule on website
ADDRESS: 1001 North Fourth Street MAP
PHONE: 414-227-0700
WEBSITE: http://www.bradleycenter.com
U.S. Cellular Arena
DESCRIPTION: 12,700 seat facility for concerts, family shows and mid-size sporting events; the 1998 upgrade included Sports Walk of Fame which acknowledges a number of Milwaukee legends such Oscar Robertson, Hank Aaron and many others; Aaron began his major league career when the Braves were located in Milwaukee
ADMISSION: event dependent
DAYS & HOURS: see schedule on website
ADDRESS: 500 West Kilbourn Ave MAP
PHONE: 414-908-6000
WEBSITE: http://www.uscellulararena.com
Miller Park
DESCRIPTION: Home to the Milwaukee Brewers MLB baseball team, this phenomenal ballpark is a fan favorite for early tailgating; loaded with character and a retractable roof, this park within a 265-acre park features a statue of the all-time home run king Henry “Hank” Aaron, Henry Aaron State Trail and a sumptuous youth baseball facility
ADMISSION: pricing matrix based on Milwaukee Brewers games
DAYS & HOURS: see schedule on website
ADDRESS: Miller Park Way MAP
PHONE: 414-902-4000 or 800-933-7890
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