Events
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Lake Michigan Divers
Every Wednesday 9:30 am - 11:00 am *Underwater 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 […]
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Animal Encounters
Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday 10:00 am 11:00 am 12:00 pm Turtles and snakes are some of the most fascinating creatures on the planet. Join our team for an adventure in our Great Lakes Future exhibit as you meet the animal ambassadors that call Discovery World home and gain a better understanding of our friendly […]
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Kohl’s Design It! Lab Open
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 General Admission […]
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Animal Encounters
Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday 10:00 am 11:00 am 12:00 pm Turtles and snakes are some of the most fascinating creatures on the planet. Join our team for an adventure in our Great Lakes Future exhibit as you meet the animal ambassadors that call Discovery World home and gain a better understanding of our friendly […]
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Danceworks MKE: The Girl, The Galaxy, and the Giant Sound Wave
Discovery WorldDanceworks Performance at Discovery World Experience the artistry of Danceworks in a unique waterfront setting at Discovery World. These special performances are included with museum admission, giving guests the opportunity to enjoy professional dance alongside a full day of hands-on exploration and discovery. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis for Discovery World guests. […]
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Kohl’s Design It! Lab Open
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 General Admission […]
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Sci-Fi Family Day
FeaturedSunday, November 22, 2026 9:00 am - 3:30 pm Join our celebration of all things science fiction and embark on an educational odyssey at Discovery World’s Sci-Fi Family Day! Explore: Interact with droids and Sci-Fi exhibitors Play and learn all about tabletop and board games Experience a hologram workshop from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm […]
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Animal Encounters
Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday 10:00 am 11:00 am 12:00 pm Turtles and snakes are some of the most fascinating creatures on the planet. Join our team for an adventure in our Great Lakes Future exhibit as you meet the animal ambassadors that call Discovery World home and gain a better understanding of our friendly […]
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Mermaid Echo
Featured RecurringSelect Sundays Mermaid Echo is back at Discovery World! Mermaid Echo connects kids with aquatic ecology in a creative way. Enjoy a spectacular performance! Watch Echo swim with underwater friends […]
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Danceworks MKE: The Girl, The Galaxy, and the Giant Sound Wave
Discovery WorldDanceworks Performance at Discovery World Experience the artistry of Danceworks in a unique waterfront setting at Discovery World. These special performances are included with museum admission, giving guests the opportunity […]
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Mermaid Echo
Featured RecurringSelect Sundays Mermaid Echo is back at Discovery World! Mermaid Echo connects kids with aquatic ecology in a creative way. Enjoy a spectacular performance! Watch Echo swim with underwater friends […]
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Danceworks MKE: The Girl, The Galaxy, and the Giant Sound Wave
Discovery WorldDanceworks Performance at Discovery World Experience the artistry of Danceworks in a unique waterfront setting at Discovery World. These special performances are included with museum admission, giving guests the opportunity […]
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Lake Michigan Divers
Every Wednesday 9:30 am - 11:00 am *Underwater 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 […]
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CLOSED
Discovery World is closed Thursday, November 26, 2026.
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Animal Encounters
Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday 10:00 am 11:00 am 12:00 pm Turtles and snakes are some of the most fascinating creatures on the planet. Join our team for an adventure […]
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Kohl’s Design It! Lab Open
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 […]
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Animal Encounters
Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday 10:00 am 11:00 am 12:00 pm Turtles and snakes are some of the most fascinating creatures on the planet. Join our team for an adventure […]
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Milwaukee Makers Market
Featured RecurringSelect Saturdays and Sundays 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Milwaukee Makers Market is a celebration of the city’s creators and our local community. Creator, Ryan Laessig, curates each market to […]
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Storytime with Santa
Featured RecurringSaturday, November 28, 2026 & Sunday, December 20, 2026 11:00 am - 1:30 pm Join us in the theater for Storytime with Santa at 11:00 am, 12:00 pm, and 1:00 […]
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Kohl’s Design It! Lab Open
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 […]
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Animal Encounters
Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday 10:00 am 11:00 am 12:00 pm Turtles and snakes are some of the most fascinating creatures on the planet. Join our team for an adventure […]
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