Chappy's Farewell Weekend! Saturday, August 26 - Sunday, August 27 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Discovery World is saying farewell to Chappy, the beloved Alligator Snapping Turtle. After many long years of educating guests about freshwater turtles, Chappy is ready to embark on a well-deserved retirement in Missouri. Let's celebrate the remarkable legacy of Chappy […]
Saturdays & Sundays 9:00 am - 3:30 pm Bring the whole family to the Kohl’s Design It! Lab to make wonderfully creative projects that you can take home. You’ll choose a project from our rotating menu and we’ll guide you through the creation process. Projects can take anywhere from 5-20 minutes. *Included with Discovery World […]
Every Sunday 2:00 pm Dive deeper into your Reiman Aquarium visit with our Aquarist team! We invite you to experience the excitement of feeding time at our Touch Tanks. Get up close with our flappy friends and learn what it takes to care for our aquatic wildlife. Learn more about our Aquarium here: Touch Tank
Every Wednesday July 12, 2023 - August 30, 2023 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm Join us at Discovery World for Live @ the Lakefront, one of the best FREE concert series in the city featuring incredible musical acts from around the country. With the stage overhanging Lake Michigan, you’ll enjoy sunset shows right on Milwaukee’s lakefront. This […]
Every Wednesday 9:30 am - 11:30 am *Feeding at 10:00 am Our Lake Michigan Exhibit showcases the fish we'd find in our own backyard here at Discovery World. You'll see Lake Sturgeon, Bass, Yellow Perch, and more! These fish are ambassadors for species found in Lake Michigan and other local lakes throughout Wisconsin. Watch divers […]
Every Thursday 9:30 am – 11:30 am Join us in Discovery World’s Reiman Aquarium to learn how our wonderful Aquarists and volunteer divers care for the amazing fish that live in the 65,000-gallon Caribbean Reef Tunnel. Watch our team feed the fish and learn about the important work they do in our larger tanks. Explore […]
Friday, September 1, 2023 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Join us for an exciting and educational experience as the PNC Mobile Learning Adventure comes to Discovery World! This mobile adventure provides an opportunity for parents and caregivers to learn about the importance of early childhood education while engaging in fun activities with their children. During […]
Animal Encounters Every Saturday 10:00 am Reptiles and snakes are some of the most fascinating creatures on the planet. Join our Aquarists for an adventure in our Great Lakes Future exhibit as you meet the animal ambassadors that call Discovery World home. Explore our this exhibit here: Great Lakes Future
Sunday, September 3, 2023 9:00 am - 4:00 pm The LEGO® City™ Bus is stopping at Discovery World to give Lego fans a chance to play some games and interact with all things Lego! Play games and win prizes* *while supplies last
Saturdays & Sundays 9:00 am - 3:30 pm Bring the whole family to the Kohl’s Design It! Lab to make wonderfully creative projects that you can take home. You’ll choose a project from our rotating menu and we’ll guide you through the creation process. Projects can take anywhere from 5-20 minutes. *Included with Discovery World […]
Every Sunday 2:00 pm Dive deeper into your Reiman Aquarium visit with our Aquarist team! We invite you to experience the excitement of feeding time at our Touch Tanks. Get up close with our flappy friends and learn what it takes to care for our aquatic wildlife. Learn more about our Aquarium here: Touch Tank
CLOSED Monday, September 4th, 2023 - Friday, September 8th, 2023 Discovery World is closed to the public during our Annual Maintenance. We are open to the public on the weekends at this time. The Annual Maintenance closure occurs Monday, September 4 - Friday, September 8 and the following week Monday, September 11 - Friday, September […]
Animal Encounters Every Saturday 10:00 am Reptiles and snakes are some of the most fascinating creatures on the planet. Join our Aquarists for an adventure in our Great Lakes Future exhibit as you meet the animal ambassadors that call Discovery World home. Explore our this exhibit here: Great Lakes Future
Saturdays & Sundays 9:00 am - 3:30 pm Bring the whole family to the Kohl’s Design It! Lab to make wonderfully creative projects that you can take home. You’ll choose a project from our rotating menu and we’ll guide you through the creation process. Projects can take anywhere from 5-20 minutes. *Included with Discovery World […]
Every Sunday 2:00 pm Dive deeper into your Reiman Aquarium visit with our Aquarist team! We invite you to experience the excitement of feeding time at our Touch Tanks. Get up close with our flappy friends and learn what it takes to care for our aquatic wildlife. Learn more about our Aquarium here: Touch Tank
CLOSED Monday, September 11th, 2023 - Friday, September 15th, 2023 Discovery World is closed to the public during our Annual Maintenance. We are open to the public on the weekends at this time.
Saturday, September 16, 2023 11:00am & 12:30pm Mermaid Echo is back at Discovery World with shows* at 11:00am and 12:30pm! Mermaid Echo connects kids with aquatic ecology in a creative way. Enjoy a spectacular performance! Watch Echo swim with underwater friends while you learn about freshwater and the creatures that call the water home. An ASL […]
Animal Encounters Every Saturday 10:00 am Reptiles and snakes are some of the most fascinating creatures on the planet. Join our Aquarists for an adventure in our Great Lakes Future exhibit as you meet the animal ambassadors that call Discovery World home. Explore our this exhibit here: Great Lakes Future
Milwaukee Makers Market Select Sundays 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Shop for amazing homemade items and support local businesses as the Milwaukee Makers Market returns to Discovery World! Creator, Ryan Laessig, curates each market to create a perfect opportunity for small business owners to sell their wares and make connections with fans and other makers. […]
Saturdays & Sundays 9:00 am - 3:30 pm Bring the whole family to the Kohl’s Design It! Lab to make wonderfully creative projects that you can take home. You’ll choose a project from our rotating menu and we’ll guide you through the creation process. Projects can take anywhere from 5-20 minutes. *Included with Discovery World […]
Every Sunday 2:00 pm Dive deeper into your Reiman Aquarium visit with our Aquarist team! We invite you to experience the excitement of feeding time at our Touch Tanks. Get up close with our flappy friends and learn what it takes to care for our aquatic wildlife. Learn more about our Aquarium here: Touch Tank
Every Wednesday 9:30 am - 11:30 am *Feeding at 10:00 am Our Lake Michigan Exhibit showcases the fish we'd find in our own backyard here at Discovery World. You'll see Lake Sturgeon, Bass, Yellow Perch, and more! These fish are ambassadors for species found in Lake Michigan and other local lakes throughout Wisconsin. Watch divers […]
Every Thursday 9:30 am – 11:30 am Join us in Discovery World’s Reiman Aquarium to learn how our wonderful Aquarists and volunteer divers care for the amazing fish that live in the 65,000-gallon Caribbean Reef Tunnel. Watch our team feed the fish and learn about the important work they do in our larger tanks. Explore […]
Animal Encounters Every Saturday 10:00 am Reptiles and snakes are some of the most fascinating creatures on the planet. Join our Aquarists for an adventure in our Great Lakes Future exhibit as you meet the animal ambassadors that call Discovery World home. Explore our this exhibit here: Great Lakes Future
Saturdays & Sundays 9:00 am - 3:30 pm Bring the whole family to the Kohl’s Design It! Lab to make wonderfully creative projects that you can take home. You’ll choose a project from our rotating menu and we’ll guide you through the creation process. Projects can take anywhere from 5-20 minutes. *Included with Discovery World […]
Every Sunday 2:00 pm Dive deeper into your Reiman Aquarium visit with our Aquarist team! We invite you to experience the excitement of feeding time at our Touch Tanks. Get up close with our flappy friends and learn what it takes to care for our aquatic wildlife. Learn more about our Aquarium here: Touch Tank
Every Wednesday 9:30 am - 11:30 am *Feeding at 10:00 am Our Lake Michigan Exhibit showcases the fish we'd find in our own backyard here at Discovery World. You'll see Lake Sturgeon, Bass, Yellow Perch, and more! These fish are ambassadors for species found in Lake Michigan and other local lakes throughout Wisconsin. Watch divers […]
Every Thursday 9:30 am – 11:30 am Join us in Discovery World’s Reiman Aquarium to learn how our wonderful Aquarists and volunteer divers care for the amazing fish that live in the 65,000-gallon Caribbean Reef Tunnel. Watch our team feed the fish and learn about the important work they do in our larger tanks. Explore […]
Animal Encounters Every Saturday 10:00 am Reptiles and snakes are some of the most fascinating creatures on the planet. Join our Aquarists for an adventure in our Great Lakes Future exhibit as you meet the animal ambassadors that call Discovery World home. Explore our this exhibit here: Great Lakes Future
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