Relocation Guide 2019-2020

28 YOUR RELOCATION RESOURCE and younger, where children and grown-ups learn alongside each other. Features hands-on exhibits, educational programs, events and performances. Open 9-5 Mondays-Saturdays; 12-5 Sundays; Special Hours for Holidays and Special Events. Telephone: (414) 390-KIDS (5437) bbcmkids.org Discovery World Science + Technology Center 500 N. Harbor Dr., Milwaukee Milwaukee’s premiere science and technology center that offers fun and learning for the whole family. Explore interactive exhibits, the Reiman Aquarium featuring the Caribbean walk-through tunnel, and DIY projects in the Kohl’s Design It! Lab. In the summer months, enjoy a Family Sail on Discovery World’s Tall Ship, the Denis Sullivan – a 137 ft. recreation of a 19th-century Great Lakes cargo schooner. Hours: Mondays (Closed Seasonally - See Website for Details); 9-4 Tuesdays-Fridays; 10- 5 Saturdays and Sundays.Telephone: (414) 765-9966 discoveryworld.org Harley-Davidson Museum 400 W. Canal St., Milwaukee More than a nostalgia trip for motorcycle enthusiasts, the Harley-Davidson Museum offers a glimpse of American history and culture like you’ve never seen before through the successes and trials of an iconic American company that was started in a Milwaukee garage. MOTOR Bar & Restaurant. May- September: 9-6 daily; until 8 p.m. Thursdays; October-April: 10-6 daily; until 8 p.m. Thursdays.Telephone: (877) 436-8738 h-dmuseum.com Milwaukee Public Museum 800 W. Wells St., Milwaukee Life-size dioramas, hands-on experiences, and traveling special exhibits. Travel back more than 65 million years to the land of dinosaurs. Gaze at ancient civilizations and see real mummies. Surround yourself with the sound and feel of the tropical rainforest. Walk the “Streets of Old Milwaukee” to experience the city as it was at the turn of the 19th century. Watch a butterfly wriggle out of its chrysalis in a two-story butterfly vivarium. Daily tours, special events and cultural programming. Open 10-5 Mondays-Fridays; 9-5 Saturdays; 11-5 Sundays; Closes at 8 p.m. the first Thursday of each month. Closed Independence Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Telephone: (414) 278-2702 mpm.edu The Daniel M. Soref Dome Theater & Planetarium 800 W. Wells St., Milwaukee Offers visitors three unique visual experiences in one venue: a thrilling 3D film, a planetarium show, or a magnificent giant screen film on a six-story screen with digital surround. Telephone: (414) 319-4629 mpm.edu War Memorial Center 750 N. Lincoln Memorial Dr., Milwaukee Stunning architectural landmark on Milwaukee’s lakefront stands as a memorial to those who died in service, served and are currently serving in the U.S. Armed Services. Original World War I and World War II poster collection, eternal flame and reflecting pool, Purple Heart Memorial, 9/11 Memorial and Fox Company Memorial. Open Daily; Free Admission. Telephone: (414) 273-5533 warmemorialcenter.org Wisconsin Automotive Museum 147 N. Rural St., Hartford Wisconsin’s largest auto museum with more than 100 cars and trucks of all makes and vintages, a 250-ton steam locomotive and the world’s largest collection of Kissel automobiles, which were built in Hartford between 1906 and 1931. Hours: May 1- September 30: 10-5 Mondays-Saturdays, 12-5 Sundays, Open Holidays; October 1-April 30: 10-5 Wednesdays-Saturdays, 12-5 Sundays, Closed Mondays, Tuesdays and Holidays. Telephone: (262) 673-7999 wisconsinautomuseum.com MUSEUMS/HISTORY Milwaukee County Historical Society 910 N. Old World Third St., Milwaukee The region’s only organization exclusively focused on the comprehensive history, culture, people and places of Milwaukee County. Featuring a collection of artifacts and archival materials, the society shares Milwaukee’s stories at five distinctive locations. Open 9:30- 5 Mondays-Saturdays. Hours at Trimborn Farm, the Curtin House, the Damon House and the Kilbourntown House historic sites vary by season. Telephone: (414) 273-8288 milwaukeehistory.net Brew City MKE Beer Museum 275 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee A site of the Milwaukee County Historical Society featuring the region’s brewing history and heritage. Admission includes a beer or craft soda; group rates with souvenir mugs. Hours: 11-8 Wednesdays-Fridays; 11-10 Saturdays; 11-6 Sundays; Closed for Holidays. Telephone: (414) 897-8765 brewcitymilwaukee.com Old World Wisconsin Highway 67 near Highway 59, Eagle Open-air, interactive history attraction located south of Eagle on Hwy. 67 in southwest Waukesha County featuring farm and rural life with more than 65 historic buildings, an 1880’s village and octagonal Clausing Barn Café. “Catch Wheel Fever!” interactive experience highlights the 1890s cycling boom. Showcases food preparation methods, hands-on activities, historic breeds of animals and heirloom gardens. Open May-October; Seasonal Hours & Daily in Summer; Post-Season Special Events. Telephone: (262) 594-6301 oldworldwisconsin.org Ten Chimneys S43 W31575 Depot Rd., Genesee Depot The estate lovingly created by theatre legends Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne is a museum and national resource for theatre, arts and arts education. 2019 Tours are offered May 12- December 1, 10-2:30 Tuesdays-Saturdays and Noon-2:30 Sundays. Reservations recommended. Telephone: (262) 968-4110 tenchimneys.org NATURE/WILDLIFE Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Dr., Hales Corners A collection of formal garden spaces hosting a number of plant collections from ornamental grasses to phenomenal peonies. Formal gardens include the perennial, peony, rock, rose, shrub, annual, daylily, herb and trial gardens. Guided garden tours, classes and special events year-round. Located in Whitnall Park. Hours: 8-6 (or sunset) April-Late Fall; Closed Late November-Early April. Telephone: (414) 525-5601 boernerbotanicalgardens.org Milwaukee County Zoo 10001 W. Bluemound Rd., Milwaukee Visit over 3,100 mammals, birds, fish, amphibians and reptiles in specialized habitats spanning 190 wooded acres. Features a zoo train, sea lion show, tram tour, animal rides, dairy farm, restaurants and gift shops. Special events and education programs. Seasonal hours. Telephone: (414) 256-5412 milwaukeezoo.org T H I N G S T O D O Milwaukeeans embrace every opportunity to explore, experience, and hang out with friends. Some events are so enjoyable, once is just not enough! Here’s a sampling of recurrent or longer-running opportunities. Beer Gardens May - October Various Milwaukee County Parks Concerts in the Gardens June - August Boerner Botanical Gardens, Hales Corners Gallery Nights & Days/Art Bus January 18-19/April 26-27/ July 19-20/October 18-19 Downtown Milwaukee & Third Ward Jazz in the Park May 30 - Aug. 29 (Thursdays) Cathedral Square Park, Milwaukee Newaukee Night Market June 12/July 10/Aug. 14/Sept. 11 Wisconsin Avenue (Downtown Milwaukee) Pewaukee Lake Waterski Show Memorial Day - Labor Day (Thursdays; Holidays/Festivals) Pewaukee Lakefront Park River Rhythms June 12 - Aug. 28 (Wednesdays) Pere Marquette Park Events that Happen Often