Maker Faire
2024-11-03 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago)
Saturday, November 2 & Sunday November 3, 2024
9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Maker Faire is a gathering of fascinating, curious people who enjoy learning and who love sharing what they can do. From engineers to artists to scientists to crafters, Maker Faire is a venue for these “makers” to show hobbies, experiments, and projects.

*The Maker Faire is free to attend, but if you plan to explore the exhibits at Discovery World, purchasing a General Admission ticket is required.

Click HERE to register for Maker Faire.
Click HERE to purchase Discovery World General Admission Tickets.

CLOSED
2024-11-04, 2024-11-11, 2024-11-18, 2024-11-25, 2024-12-02, 2024-12-09, 2024-12-16, 2025-01-06 and 9 more dates
Discovery World is currently closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Canceled - Science Lab
2024-11-09 10:00 - 14:00
Science Lab Saturday: CANCELED

Stay tuned for the next Science Lab:
Sunday, November 17 during Sci-Fi Family Day – Space Age Cinema
10:00am – 12:00pm & 12:00pm – 2:00pm

Mermaid Echo
2024-11-17 11:00 - 11:30
Monthly – Select Sundays
11:00 am – 11:30 am

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 while you learn about freshwater and the creatures that call the water home.

This special live show is in partnership with the City of Milwaukee for America Recycles Day!

Shows Times:

11:00 am – 11:30 am
12:30 pm – 1:00 pm

Important Notes: Included with General Admission, but please note that space per performance is extremely limited, and all of Mermaid Echo’s performances are first-come, first-served.

Learn more about Echo: HERE

Buy your Discovery World tickets in advanced and save! HERE

Mermaid Echo
2024-11-17 12:30 - 13:00
Monthly – Select Sundays
12:30 pm – 1:00 pm

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 while you learn about freshwater and the creatures that call the water home.

This special live show is in partnership with the City of Milwaukee for America Recycles Day!

Show Times:

11:00 am – 11:30 am
12:30 pm – 1:00 pm

Important Notes: Included with General Admission, but please note that space per performance is extremely limited, and all of Mermaid Echo’s performances are first-come, first-served.

Learn more about Echo: HERE
Buy your Discovery World tickets in advanced and save! HERE

CLOSED - Thanksgiving
2024-11-28
Discovery World is CLOSED on Thursday, November 28, 2024.

Mermaid Echo
2024-12-01 11:00 - 11:30
Monthly – Select Sundays
11:00 am – 11:30 am

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 while you learn about freshwater and the creatures that call the water home.

Shows Times:

11:00 am – 11:30 am
12:30 pm – 1:00 pm

Important Notes: Included with General Admission, but please note that space per performance is extremely limited, and all of Mermaid Echo’s performances are first-come, first-served.

Learn more about Echo: HERE

Mermaid Echo
2024-12-01 11:00 - 11:30
Select 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 while you learn about freshwater and the creatures that call the water home.

Show Times:

11:00 am – 11:30 am
12:30 pm – 1:00 pm

Dates:

March 8, 2026
May 10, 2026
June 7, 2026
October 23, 2026 – Halloween Members Night
November 22, 2026 – Sci-fi Family Day
December 20, 2026

Important Notes: Included with General Admission, but please note that space per performance is extremely limited, and all of Mermaid Echo’s performances are first-come, first-served.

Learn more about Echo: HERE

Get $1 off your Discovery World admission ticket when you purchase in advanced – Buy Online & Save
Unlimited free admission with a Discovery World Membership: Learn More

Storytime with Santa
2024-12-08 11:00 - 13:30, 2024-12-22 11:00 - 13:30
Sunday, December 8 and Sunday, December 22
11:00 am – 1:30 pm

Join us for a festive adventure with enchanting tales and holiday cheer. Santa will be sharing stories and spreading joy as the holiday magic comes to life at Discovery World.

Reading times at 11:00 am, 12:00 pm. and 1:00 pm.

*Included with general admission

North Pacific Tank Divers
2025-01-09 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-02-06 09:30 - 10:30
Select Thursdays
9:30 am

Discover our North Pacific Tank! Watch as our divers plunge into this incredible habitat to care for its amazing residents.

Did you know?
The North Pacific Ocean is home to an incredibly diverse and resilient marine ecosystem. Its chilly, nutrient-rich waters support an array of fascinating species, many adapted to thrive in its dynamic environment.

Gross Out Day
2025-01-12 09:00 - 16:00
Sunday, January 12, 2025
9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Get ready for the wonderfully weird world of Gross Out Day at Discovery World! From gooey to crawly, this event is packed with hands-on activities and demonstrations that uncover the science behind all things icky, sticky, gooey, and wiggly.

Explore the Schedule:

9:00 am – 3:30 pm – Welly Bandage Workshop with the Kohl’s Design It! Lab
9:00 am – 4:00 pm – Live Bug Encounter with Milwaukee Public Museum in the STEM Lab
9:00 am – 4:00 pm – Wastewater Activity with Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) on the Promenade
9:00 am – 4:00 pm – Polymer Bouncy Balls with MilliporeSigma on the Promenade
10:00 am & 1:00 pm – Animal Meet & Greet with our Aquarists (featuring turtles, snakes, and frogs!) in the Todd Wehr Theater
Dissection Demonstrations in the Fund for Lake Michigan Freshwater Sustainability Lab

Perfect for curious minds of all ages!

Get $1 off your Discovery World admission ticket when you purchase in advanced – Buy Online & Save
Unlimited free admission with a Discovery World Membership: Learn More

OPEN
2025-01-20 09:00 - 16:00
Discovery World is OPEN on Monday, January 20th
Explore endlessly with us!
