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Milwaukee Public Museum

800 West Wells Street, Milwaukee, WI, USA, 53233
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About us

Nestled in the bustling heart of downtown Milwaukee, MPM is just steps away from the Wisconsin Center and accessible to many downtown hotels. Our location is not all that sets us apart; our facility ranks among the top ten largest event venues in the city. MPM can accommodate 10 to 3,500 guests, within 80,000 square feet of available event space. We also offer a six-story Dome Theater and Planetarium that can be utilized for presentations or private viewings of our current shows. MPM boasts more than 150,000 square feet of unique exhibit space, and visitors can travel the globe in a single visit. Enjoy cocktails in the Costa Rican Rain Forest, savor a delectable dinner on the African savanna, or dance by the butterflies during a night to remember. Special traveling exhibits also provide an exclusive backdrop for events, and offer the chance to stage a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Venue Details

Standing capacity3,500
Seating capacity450
Built1882
Renovated-
Venue typeGallery or museum

Awards

Industry awards
MPM’s exclusive in-house caterer is Zilli Hospitality Group (ZHG). ZHG will work with you to create the ideal menu for any type of event.

Amenities

Facilities

  • Internet access
  • Lighting
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Space (outdoor)
  • Space (private)
  • Wheelchair accessible

Alcohol and catering

  • Alcohol allowed
  • Onsite catering

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
80,000 sq. ft.
Largest room
9,500 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
15
Second largest room
7,250 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
9,500 sq. ft.
Standing capacity
3,500
Seating capacity
450
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Venue Costs

General pricing structure for Milwaukee Public Museum in Milwaukee

  • Venue Costs
  • Room Rental Fee
    USD 750 - USD 1150
    Entire Ground Floor
  • Room Rental Fee
    USD 2200 - USD 2900
    Entire First Floor
  • Room Rental Fee
    USD 2000 - USD 2400
    Entire Second Floor
  • Room Rental Fee
    USD 2000 - USD 2400
    Entire Third Floor

Meeting space

Name
Room size
Maximum capacity
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
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Streets of Old Milwaukee
1 sq. ft.
-
150
88
150
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European Village
1 sq. ft.
-
100
48
100
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Puelicher Butterfly Wing/Exploring Life on Earth
4,846 sq. ft.
-
250
208
250
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The Third Planet: Earth
1 sq. ft.
-
100
-
100
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Costa Rican Rainforest
1 sq. ft.
-
150
-
150
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A Tribute to Survival
1 sq. ft.
-
200
32
200
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Wisconsin Woodlands
1 sq. ft.
-
88
88
-
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North America
1 sq. ft.
-
300
186
300
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Bert L. & Patricia S. Steigleder Gallery
7,250 sq. ft.
-
500
450
500

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 10 mi
Parking in the area
Paid parking
Valet parking
Bus parking

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Additional Information

Event Insurance

Event insurance is mandatory.

Cancellation Policy

Due to popularity of event spaces at MPM, we encourage you to book your event at least six (6) months in advance. However, the minimum notice is three (3) weeks to ensure proper execution of all event details. To confirm your date and space, a deposit consisting of the full facility rental amount plus 25% of estimated catering cost is required. The final payment is due no later than five days before the event. We are happy to place a complimentary hold on an event or meeting space for up to two (2) weeks without a deposit.

Additional details

MPM houses temporary Museum-produced and world-class traveling exhibitions. These exhibitions are for a limited time only. Make your event even more memorable by giving your guests an experience they won’t soon forget. Please see our current event guide for the latest traveling exhibition.

Milwaukee Public Museum Frequently Asked Questions

Explore frequently asked questions from the Milwaukee Public Museum regarding Health and Safety, Sustainability, and Diversity and Inclusion

Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Milwaukee Public Museum's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
No response.
Does Milwaukee Public Museum have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
No response.

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Milwaukee Public Museum and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Milwaukee Public Museum's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
No response.

Health and Safety

Were practices at Milwaukee Public Museum developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
No response.
Does Milwaukee Public Museum clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
No response.
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