Milwaukee Museums Video Guide
Milwaukee is a city with many surprises. Some of those surprises can be found inside the city’s eclectic museums. TravelWisconsin.com’s Yanick Dalhouse and Jerry Huffman explore butterflies, world-class art, and advertising and design at several of Milwaukee’s top museums.
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Eclectic Soho in Racine
Tucked away between major art players Milwaukee and Chicago, the Racine Art Museum (RAM) is not only a sight to see, it is a genuine destination - surrounded by restaurants, bars, shops, galleries, and an urban beat reminiscent of Soho in New York—only smaller, and with cheaper parking.
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What's New for 2008?
Get the scoop here on some of the best new Wisconsin events and attractions, from the opening of the Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee to the 50th anniversary of Broiler Fest in tiny Eleva.
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Not Just for the Birds
The Woodson is probably best known for its annual Birds in Art exhibit, held from September through early November. The show draws about 1,000 entries a year from artists around the world. About 100 works are chosen for display—and for reproduction in the full-color catalog. Since it was initiated in 1976, Birds in Art has shown the work of about 800 artists.
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Awaken Your Mind And Body Through Ko-Thi Dance Classes
While their specialty is wowing audiences with the power of their performances, Ko-Thi also offers everyone the chance to actually participate in the excitement of African dance in a unique setting.
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Pabst Mansion
The historic mansion is exquisitely decorated for the holiday season with traditional Victorian floral arrangements, glass ornaments, bright red holly berries and Victorian garland. The winter splendor fills the home, originally built for the founder of the Pabst Brewery.
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Fun Stuff for Kids
Kids, looking for something fun to do? Parents, wondering what to do with the kids this weekend? Wisconsin has plenty of activities and destinations to choose from. Take a day or a weekend to explore, and turn it into an adventure.
Here are a few suggestions to jump start your planning.
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The Wright Place - A Trip to Taliesin
This signature work of wood and stone from one of America’s greatest architects, Frank Lloyd Wright, is dramatic yet subdued, awe-inspiring yet perplexing. It’s a study in perfect harmony and contrast.
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Madison Performing Arts
A community rich in arts and culture, Madison offers a potpourri of performing arts options ranging from opera and live theater to ballet and the symphony.
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Ko-Thi Dance Company
The Ko-Thi Dance Company is committed to preserving and performing the dance and music rooted in African-American and Caribbean culture.
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Under the Big Top
Lake Superior’s Big Top Chautauqua, around since 1986, preserves the Chautauqua spirit but gives it a contemporary spin. Nelson and his Blue Canvas Orchestra smoothly morph from one musical genre to another—country to blues to folk to bluegrass—often accompanied by a big-screen slide show of farm, lake, and/or historical images.
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Five Great "Girl" Getaways
Hey, girlfriend. Time to get away for a day - or longer - and no matter where you are around Wisconsin, you have choices.
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"Kid-Tested" Wisconsin Museums and Attractions
Here’s a quick list of museums that kids will enjoy and mothers will approve of too. We know the kids are getting anxious, so we won’t bog you down with a lot details. Just find one that looks promising, click the link and you can be on your way.
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Best Tips for Museum Trips with Kids
As you prepare to enjoy a museum or cultural event with your family, keep the following tips handy. They're compiled from suggestions made by educational directors and museums.
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