 Theater and opera houses
Amarican Players Theater in Springgreen
The American Players Theater includes the
1148-seat Up-The-Hill Theater, an open-air amphitheater
and the smaller Touchstone Theater with 200 seats. Every
year the theater counts around 100,000 people and is the
second largest open-air theater in the country.
Broadway Theater Center in Milwaukee
The Broadway Theater Center is home to the
Skylight Opera Theater, founded in 1959. The building
was built in 1907 and did not become a theater house
until 1993. It houses a theater with 358 seats, which
was designed in the Italian Baroque style, and a small
studio theater with 99 seats.
Florentine Opera Center in Milwaukee
This is the home of the Florentine Opera
Company. Works by various masters from different eras
are performed and the Florentine Opera Center also
offers space for external events.
Grand Opera House in Oshkosh
This historic opera house was built in 1883 and
was restored in 2009 and 2010. A new large lounge was
added for smaller events. The opera house now offers
space for 600 spectators, annually around 25 public
events take place, to which numerous other events, such
as weddings or the like, are added.
Overture Hall in Madison
The Overture Hall is a theater that provides
around 2250 seats, making it the largest within the
walls of the Overture Center in Madison. This is an art
center with various stages and exhibition areas for art
in all forms, which was opened in September 2004. The
organ installed by a German organ manufacturer is worth
mentioning. Overture Hall is home to the Madison
Symphony Orchestra, the Madison Opera and the Madison
Ballet. In addition, the stage is booked by many artists
on their tours.
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Pabst Theater in Milwaukee
The Pabst Theater was built in 1895, making it
the fourth oldest continuously operated theater in the
United States. It was built after the New German City
Theater, opened in 1890, was destroyed by fire. The
theater has space for 1345 spectators and is the stage
for around 100 events of various genres such as music,
comedy, opera, dance and of course theater performances
per year. A special feature is the hydraulically
adjustable orchestra stage and the approx. 2 ton
chandelier from Austria as well as the remarkably good
acoustics. The Pabst Theater played a major role in
German-American culture in Milwaukee. Many of the most
innovative technical innovations at the time, such as
the iron curtain, a fire protection curtain, fully
electric lighting, air conditioning,
Thrasher Opera House in Green Lake
This is a small local theater stage from 1910,
which was used for traveling theater groups and in the
beginning for the screening of films. The building was
completely renovated in 1997 and has since been
available to many artists, musicians, comedians and
classical concerts.
Wisconsin Union Theater in Madison
The theater opened in 1939 and is located in
the Memorial Union on the campus of the University of
Wisconsin-Madison. It offers space for numerous
performances of various genres such as the annual
Madison World Music Festival, the Isthmus Jazz Festival,
various concert events and other events.
Museums and exhibitions
America's Black Holocaust
Museum in Milwaukee
This is a museum dedicated to the history of
slavery and injustice to African Americans in the United
States. The museum was temporarily closed in 2008 due to
a lack of funds, but unfortunately has not been reopened
since.
2233 N 4th Street
Discovery World at Pier Wiscosin in Milwaukee
This is a science and technology museum, which
is located directly on the shore of Lake Michigan. In
addition to various salt and freshwater aquariums, the
three-master in the adjacent harbor, which is approved
for climbing, is a delight here. 500 N Harbor Drive
Opening times
daily except Monday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Weekends 10
a.m. to 5 p.m.
Admission: US $ 17, reduced US $ 13
Eisner Museum of Advertising
and Design in Milwaukee
This museum houses exhibitions on how today's
culture is influenced by the media world. This includes
exhibits such as historical advertising materials and
designs. 208 N Water ST
Opening times
daily 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursday until 8pm; Saturday
from 12 noon; Sunday from 1 p.m.
Admission: US $ 5, concessions US $ 3
Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee
When William Harley and Arthur Davidson sold
their first Harley-Davidson motorcycle in Milwaukee in
1903, as we know today, that was the cornerstone for a
long and successful company history.
The Harley-Davidson Museum exhibits hundreds of
motorcycles of various styles from all decades,
including highlights such as the real Harley from Elvis
or from
Evel Knievel.
400 W Canal Street
Opening times
May to October 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday to Thursday
until 8 p.m. November to April 10am to 6pm, Saturday and
Sunday 9am to 6pm
Admission: $ 16; reduced US $ 10
Harley-Davidson Factory
The Harley-Davidson Factory can also be visited
and is another highlight for motorcycle fans. It is
located 20 minutes west of Milwaukee in the suburb of
Wauwatosa. This is where the motors of the cult
motorcycles are made. To visit, you take part in a
one-hour tour, which is admittedly slightly technical.
In the end, you get the opportunity to sit in the saddle
of a real Harley classic car.
11700 W Capitol Drive
opening times
Monday to Friday 9.30am to 2pm; Saturdays from 10 a.m.
to 1 p.m. in summer
: Free
Milwaukee Art Museum
A visit to this house could also be worthwhile
for museum muffle! Of particular interest here is the
wing construction designed by the Spanish star architect
Santiago Calatrava, which opens and closes every day at
12 noon. Inside the museum, in addition to the permanent
exhibition on architect Frank Lloyd Wright, who is
considered one of Wisconsin's popular heroes, there are
various exhibitions on folk art and outsider art.
700 N Art Museum Drive
Hours
Tuesday through Sunday 10am to 5pm, Thursday until 8pm
Admission: $ 12; reduced US $ 10
Museum of Contemporary Art in Madison
This museum is an art museum with impressive
works by various artists, including masterpieces by
Frida Kahlo and Claes Oldenburg. There is also a
sculpture garden, a martini lounge and a cinema on the
roof of the museum.
227 State Street
Hours of
Operation Daily 12pm to 5pm; Friday and Saturday until 8
p.m.
Admission: Free
Museum of Woodcarving at Shell Lake
This museum, with more than 100 life-size
wooden Bible scenes, houses the largest
man-made collection of wooden sculptures. The creator of
these works was Joseph T. Barta, who resided here and
created the collection within 15 years. The works also
include formative scenes such as the evening meal or the
suicide of Judas. In addition to the life-size
sculptures, around 400 miniatures can be admired here.
539 Highway 63
Hours of Operation
May to October 9 am to 6 pm daily
National Mustard Museum in Middleton near
Madison
The National Mustard Museum has long been
called the Mount Horeb Mustard Museum and houses the
world's largest mustard collection with more than 5,300
exhibits from all states and from over 60 countries. The
museum is on the list of unusual museums in the United
States. In the in-house shop you can buy a variety of
mustard specialties and take part in free tastings.
7477 Hubbart Avenue
Opening times
daily 10 am to 5 pm; Closed on public holidays
National Railroad
Museum in Green Bay
Here you can marvel at the largest locomotives,
both steam and diesel, that have ever entered Green
Bay's huge freight station. It is also particularly
worthwhile to take part in one of the train journeys
offered in summer.
2285 S Broadway
Hours of Operation
May to September 9 am to 5 pm daily, Sunday 11 am to 5
pm
Admission: US $ 9; reduced US $ 6.50
State History Museum in Madison
This museum deals with the history of
Wisconsin. Starting with the Native Americans through
the period of settlement to the immigration flows in the
late 19th century and local political issues. The facts
are made accessible to everyone with over 110,000
historical documents and objects as well as over 400,000
archaeological finds.
30 N Carrol Street
Hours
Tuesday through Saturday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Admission: $ 4, concessions $ 3
Breweries
Lakefront Brewery
There are daily tours of the brewery in the
afternoon, but it is advisable to visit this brewery on
Friday evening, as in addition to the 16 different
beers, you can also enjoy fried fish, while a polka band
all over the place connected festival hall with musical
accompaniment. The one-hour tours usually take place
once at 2 p.m. and once at 3 p.m.
1872 N Commerce Street
Hours of Operation
Monday through Saturday
Admission: $ 6
Miller Brewing Company
Preserves the legacy of Milwaukee's many
breweries. Even if the bottled product of this brewery
does not suit everyone, a visit to this factory is
worthwhile. The incredible size of the system alone is
enough to leave you speechless. 2000 cans are filled
here every minute and there are around half a million
boxes in the refrigerated warehouse. The highlight of
the free guided tours is the subsequent tasting, where
you can try three full-size samples.
4251 W State Street
Opening hours
Monday to Saturday 10.30am to 3.30pm
Admission: Free
Spokesman for Brewing Company In
addition to a beer garden filled with brass
music, this small brewery also has a museum in which
memorabilia from long-closed brewers in the region are
exhibited. Reservation is required to visit.
701 W Glendale Avenue
Hours of Operation
Monday through Friday 12pm to 4pm, Saturday and Sunday
12pm to 2pm
Admission: $ 4
Monuments and memorials
Sheboygan Hmong Memorial in Sheboygan
This is a memorial to honor the Hmong (East
Asian indigenous people) from Laos who fought for the
United States in the Lao Civil War (1959-1975). It is
located in Deland Park in Sheboygan, a town on Lake
Michigan approx. 80 km north of Milwaukee, which was one
of the first towns in the 1970s to grant Hmong refugees
asylum.
Wisconsin State Firefighters Memorial at Port
Edwards
This is a memorial to honor the firefighters of
the state of Wisconsin who were killed during an
operation. It is located in Ben Hansen Park in central
Wisconsin north of Port Edwards. The main part of the
memorial is a life-size statue that shows three
firefighters during a rescue mission.
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