Streets of Old Milwaukee
Event Space · Milwaukee, Wisconsin
800 West Wells Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
About Streets of Old Milwaukee
Streets of Old Milwaukee is a walk-through diorama exhibit at the Milwaukee Public Museum, transporting visitors to a fall evening in Milwaukee at the turn of the 20th century. Featuring life-sized street car entrances, gaslit lanes, and thirty shops and residences, the exhibit offers immersive storytelling and sensory experiences. It is the museum's most visited spot, showcasing Milwaukee's history with authentic artifacts and themed environments.
Venue Details
- Seated capacity: 3,500
- Meeting space: 80,000 sq ft
- Meeting rooms: 2
- Year built: 1965
- Year renovated: 2015
Ratings
Google Rating: 4.9/5 (248 reviews)
Amenities
Equipment
- Explorer Kit
Facilities
- small theater
- courtyard
Room Features
- gaslit lanes
- dim lighting
- life-sized street car entrance
Meeting Rooms & Event Spaces
Streets of Old Milwaukee
- Type: Multi Purpose
- Features: Wheelchair accessible
- Immersive exhibit space recreating Milwaukee's early 1900s streets, available for events.
Outdoor Event Space
- Type: Outdoor Space
- Size: 9,500 sq ft
- Features: Wheelchair accessible
- Outdoor area suitable for events and gatherings.
Style
historic, industrial
Contact
Phone: (414) 278-2702