Milwaukee Art Museum

Top 1% of attractions in Milwaukee
9/10

What the experts agree on

Santiago Calatrava's iconic wing-like addition on Lake Michigan steals the show, becoming Milwaukee's symbol—experts agree the striking architecture often outshines the 25,000-piece collection inside.

17 expert reviews

“Santiago Calatrava designed art museum on the right.”

– Afar Magazine

Fodor's Fodor's
"Located on the lakefront, this museum houses collections of paintings, drawings, sculpture, photography, and decorative arts." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"The soaring Santiago Calatrava design is unforgettable." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"The Milwaukee Art Museum houses more than 25,000 works of art, but it is best known for its architectural innovations." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"On the top floor, the Bradley Collection of Modern Art offers superb views over the lake." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"The Milwaukee Art Museum is located on the lakefront and has become a symbol of the city." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"Santiago Calatrava's beautiful addition to the Milwaukee Art Museum has quickly become a local icon." Full review
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Don't miss the MAM experience on your next swing through the Midwest!
Where Where
"The soaring white “wings” of the Santiago Calatrava addition to this museum put Milwaukee and its art squarely on the international map. " Full review
Atlas Obscura Atlas Obscura
"This striking art museum holds an amazing series of curiosity cabinets.  " Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"It is its own work of art that spreads large white wings over the coastline of Lake Michigan." Full review
U.S. News & World Report U.S. News & World Report
6.0
"This art museum, located in downtown Milwaukee on Lake Michigan, gets more praise for its buildings (there are three) than the art it contains." Full review
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 Just make sure to visit on a calm, sunny day.
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