Ale Through The Ages: The Anthropology & Archaeology of Brewing
Back for a fourth season! Join us for this “Best of the Best” Ale through the Ages brewing series. Taught by Discovery World’s staff archaeologist and scholar of ancient brewing methods, Kevin Cullen. Learn how to make traditional and ancient ales, as well as the techniques needed to brew at home. You’ll be part of [...]
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Underwater Archaeology Training Course & Conference
FRI | OCT 14 | 10am-5pm Become familiar with the basic principles and scope of maritime archaeology, learn how to draw 2D scale illustrations of an archaeological site, and more when you become a part of the growing community of trained advocates that are helping to document and promote Wisconsin’s maritime heritage. $85 per person [...]
A Presentation by Author Dava Sobel
A More Perfect Heaven: How Copernicus Revolutionized the Cosmos Wednesday, Oct 19 | 7pm | Doors open at 6pm | Cash Bar Join us in the Pilot House for a unique theatre-style event. The bestselling author of Longitude and Galileo’s Daughter stops in Milwaukee to talk about her new book, A More Perfect Heaven: the [...]
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501st Legion, Rebel Legion, and R2-D2 Builders Group
OCT 22 | 10am-5pm | Included with general admission* Come and see these magnificent costumes and prop displays while you interact with your favorite characters from a galaxy far, far away. Participate in photo sessions with your favorite character in one of several authentic settings! Light Saber Duel Demonstrations NEW routine with additional characters! 10:30am [...]
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Oct 27 | 5:30-9pm Come dressed in your favorite costume and celebrate Halloween with us! Participate in a Costume Parade and WIN a Prize! Make Slime Trick or Treating throughout all of Discovery World. Kohl’s Design It! Lab – Design and create masks and more! Free Parking (while spaces remain available) And More!
Oct 27 & 28 9am-4pm | Non-Members: Included in price of admission* | Members: FREE* Find out what it’s like to be part of a crime-scene investigation! Meet trained detectives who will give you the lowdown on what it’s really like to investigate a crime scene. Witness Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Bomb Squad and K-9 Unit [...]
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SAT | OCT 1 | 10am – 2pm $10 includes admission to all of Discovery World Did you know that Discovery World’s Reiman Aquarium propagates live coral? This practice has become increasingly popular in recent years. Come see what local hobbyists and professionals have been growing in their homes and businesses. The event will also [...]
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Celebrate Wisconsin’s Flagship: The S/V Denis Sullivan Fundraising Event
Thursday, October 6 at Discovery World | 5:30 – 8pm Presented by Klement’s, we invite you to join us for this exciting fundraising event to help support our freshwater education programs of the Sailing Vessel Denis Sullivan! Complimentary Beer, Wine, and Great Food Free Deck Tours of the S/V Denis Sullivan Cash Bar Live Music [...]