Patrick and Beatrice Haggerty Museum of Art
Museum University art museum exhibiting modern and historic collections
On Milwaukee’s Marquette University campus, the Haggerty Museum of Art shows modern and contemporary works; visitors pair exhibitions with the city’s larger gallery scene and cultural events.
The Patrick and Beatrice Haggerty Museum of Art is the university art museum at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, founded in 1984.
The museum holds a collection of European, American and Asian works across painting, works on paper, photography and sculpture, and presents rotating temporary exhibitions and academic programs for students and the public.
The museum was established by Marquette University and is named for Patrick and Beatrice Haggerty, benefactors of the university. It has served as the university’s principal public art space since its opening.
It sits on the Marquette University campus in central Milwaukee, a short walk from the university quadrangle and within walking distance of downtown Milwaukee.
- Campus location: Located on a university campus in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with public access and educational programming.
- Admission: No-charge admission for general visitors and regular rotating temporary exhibitions complement the permanent collection.
How to Get to Patrick and Beatrice Haggerty Museum of Art #
Located on Marquette University’s campus in Milwaukee. From downtown, take the MCTS bus lines that serve the area or a short taxi/ride-share. On-campus parking available in university lots; consult the museum’s website for visitor parking instructions.
Tips for Visiting Patrick and Beatrice Haggerty Museum of Art #
- Check the museum's calendar-its program often features contemporary Indigenous and global artists with talks and events.
- Allow time to view the galleries slowly; many works reward quiet looking rather than quick ticks.
Best Time to Visit Patrick and Beatrice Haggerty Museum of Art #
Timings intersect with the university calendar-visit during term for lectures and student-curated shows.
Weather & Climate near Patrick and Beatrice Haggerty Museum of Art #
Patrick and Beatrice Haggerty Museum of Art's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Continental - Hot-Summer Continental climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -11°C to 28°C. Moderate rainfall (829 mm/year).
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -2°C and lows of -11°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm).
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February
February is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm).
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March
March is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm).
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April
April is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm).
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June
June is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 14°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm).
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm).
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August
August is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C. The wettest month with 99 mm of rain.
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September
September is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm).
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December
December is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm).
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