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Regular Hours:
Monday: Closed
Tuesday - Friday: 9am-4pm
Saturday & Sunday: 10am-5pm
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and Independence Day.
Members
Memberships are good for free admission for 12 months!
For a full listing of benefits, please visit our Membership page.
Individuals
Adult : $16.95*
Child 3-17 : $12.95*
Child under 3 : FREE
Senior 60+ : $14.95 *
College Student : $9.95*
Active Duty Military : $10.00* Plus, each active duty military person's family member will receive this discounted rate during the same visit.
*For each admission ticket sold, $1 benefits the Discoverer’s Fund, which provides admittance and programming for underserved schools, individuals and families in southeastern Wisconsin.
Groups of 10 or more
For more information and pricing, please contact:
Reservations Department
reservationdept@discoveryworld.org
414.765.8625
School Groups*
Student : $5.00
Chaperone : $6.00
For reservations and more information, please contact:
Reservations Department
reservations@discoveryworld.org
414.765.8625
*Professional Tour Operators, please contact us at 414.765.8625 for special pricing.
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Discovery World is located off of Lincoln Memorial Drive on Milwaukee’s Lakefront between the Milwaukee Art Museum and Summerfest Grounds.
The street address is: 500 North Harbor Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53202
From the airport or South (Racine, Kenosha or Chicago)
As you approach the Marquette Interchange on I-94/43, the right
lane becomes an exit for Plankinton Avenue only. Take this exit and
head north on Plankinton to Michigan Street. Turn right. Take Michigan
all the way to the lake. Michigan St. ends at Discovery World.
From I-43 South (Beloit or Rockford)
Take I-43 north to I-894. Take I-894/US-45 North to I-94. Take
I-94 east to I-794. Take the Lakefront exit (Lincoln Memorial Drive).
Turn right onto Michigan St., just south of the Art Museum. Discovery
World will be on your right.
From the North (Green Bay)
Take I-43 south to the McKinley/Fond Du Lac exit. Take McKinley
Street to Water. Turn right on Water and proceed to Michigan St.
Turn left on Michigan and proceed all the way to the lake. Michigan
St. ends at Discovery World.
From North (West Bend)
Take US-45 south to I-94. Head East on I-94 to I-794. Take the
Lakefront exit (Lincoln Memorial Drive). Turn right at Michigan St.,
just south of the Art Museum. Discovery World will be on your right.
From the West (Madison)
Take I-94 east to I-794. Follow I-794 to the Lakefront exit (Lincoln
Memorial Drive). Turn right at Michigan St., just south of the Art
Museum. Discovery World will be on your right.
Discovery World’s underground heated parking lot can hold 200 vehicles. Handicap parking spots are available and conveniently located near the elevator. Prices for the lot are as follows:
| Members | 1 Hour or less | 1-2 Hours | 2-3 Hours | 3-6 Hours | 6 Hours or more |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $5 | $5 | $7 | $8 | $10 | $14 |
Additional parking can be found at various lots located on Milwaukee’s lakefront. For more information about alternate parking options, visit: ParkMilwaukee.com
Our facility is fully handicap accessible.
The docking fee during the day (regardless of footage) is $20. If a boat is docked past midnight, there is an overnight rate of $65. Fees may be paid at our Membership Desk.
Enjoy FREE wireless as part of your day of adventure!
Regular Hours:
Monday: Closed
Tuesday - Friday: 10am-5pm
Saturday & Sunday: 10am-5pm
- Discovery World Members receive 10% off everyday, and additional incentives year round.
- Gift bags of any dollar amount are available for school groups or birthday parties.
- Unique corporate and wedding gifts are available to create a more memorable event.
- Consider the Gift Shop for all your unique gift needs. Visit the store without entering the museum - one half-hour free surface lot parking is available while shopping.
- Every purchase made in the Gift Shop helps to support the mission of Discovery World and its contributions to the local community.
Contact the gift shop:
414.765.8770
giftshop@discoveryworld.org
If you gave a charitable donation or purchased a Discovery World membership in 2011 that you believe to be tax deductible, please contact our Membership Department at (414)765-8620 or Development Department at (414)765-0069. We thank you for your wonderful support of our educational mission!
Our café has a delicious selection
of prepared salads, sandwiches and assorted baked goods.
Open
Tuesday – Sunday
9:00 – 3:00
pm.
Where is Discovery World located?
Discovery World is located off of Lincoln Memorial Drive on Milwaukee’s Lakefront between the Milwaukee Art Museum and Summerfest Grounds.
The street address is: 500 North Harbor Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53202
What hours is Discovery World open?
SUMMER HOURS: Tuesday - Friday 9am-5pm; Saturday & Sunday 10am-5pm.
HOURS AFTER SEPT. 1: Tuesday - Friday 9am-4pm; Saturday & Sunday 10am-5pm.
Closed Mondays, Thanksgiving, Chritmas Eve, Christmas Day, and Independence Day.
When is the best time to visit?
Generally, Discovery World is most active between the hours of 9am-1pm.
How long does it take to tour the facility?
Discovery World has so much to offer, but generally you should plan 1-2 hours to visit our exhibits, plus an additional 1-2 hours if you are planning to view one of our fascinating movies in the Digital Theater, or take part in a Lab or TV Studio experience.
Is Discovery World handicap accessible?
Yes, we are a fully equipped handicap facility.
Is there a restaurant in Discovery World?
Our café has a delicious selection of prepared salads, sandwiches and assorted baked goods.
Are the docks at Discovery World available for public use?
Yes! The docking fee during the day (regardless of footage) is $20. If a boat is docked past midnight, there is an overnight rate of $65. Fees may be paid at our Membership Desk.
Does Discovery World offer wireless connection?
Yes! Enjoy FREE WiFi as part of your day of adventure!
Where can I park if I am arriving by car?
Discovery World offers paid parking underneath our facility. The ramp going down to the parking garage is located on the west side (front) of the building. Other paid parking options are available within walking distance to Discovery World.
Is there Motorcoach parking?
Bus parking is available in the Veterans Memorial Parking lot located north of Discovery World. There is no on-site parking available.