Milwaukee Art Museum

The Milwaukee Art Museum is a major art museum on the Lake Michigan shore in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, known both for its collections and its landmark modern architecture.

The museum combines permanent collections of European, American and contemporary art with changing temporary exhibitions. A modern pavilion designed by Santiago Calatrava provides a distinctive lakeside entrance and sculptural roof element that is a frequent focus for visitors and photographers.

The museum’s institutional history dates to the late 19th century as a civic art collection; its present public profile was significantly expanded by the addition of the Quadracci Pavilion in 2001. The pavilion and galleries have become central to the museum’s identity and exhibition program.

The museum occupies a waterfront site on the lakefront in downtown Milwaukee, adjacent to the city’s War Memorial Center and within walking distance of central waterfront attractions.

• Architecture: The Quadracci Pavilion by Santiago Calatrava, opened in 2001, is noted for its movable winglike brise-soleil and prominent lakeside siting.
• Collections and visiting: The museum's holdings span historical and modern works with active exhibition programming-check opening times for scheduled wing movements or events.

What to See #

• Quadracci Pavilion (Santiago Calatrava, 2001): Quadracci Pavilion
• Permanent collection galleries: Permanent collection galleries covering European, American and contemporary art