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 […]
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 […]
Thursdays 9:30 am – 11:00 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 our […]
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 […]
OPENING LATE: UPAF Ride for the Arts Sunday, June 2, 2024 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Due to extensive road closures associated with the UPAF Ride for the Arts event on Sunday, June 2nd, Discovery World will be opening late. The museum will be open from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Please note that road […]
Sunday, June 2, 2024 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm *Opening late due to road closures associated with UPAF Ride for the Arts 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 […]
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 […]
Thursdays 9:30 am – 11:00 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 our […]
Wisconsin Bike Week - Commuter Station Friday, June 7, 2024 7:30 am - 10:00 am Stop by Discovery World during Wisconsin Bike Week as we host a Commuter Station with refreshments for those enjoying the lakefront. Join us for a little break and enter our giveaway! This station is hosted in collaboration with the Friends […]
Friday, June 7, 2024 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Workshop Host: Made by Maixia (Maixia Xiong) Location: Kohl's Design It! Lab Have you ever wanted to create your very own zine? Join us for an exciting workshop where you'll learn the craft of zine making and design your own unique zine to take home. Discovery […]
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 […]
Select Saturdays 10:00 am - 10:30 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 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 General Admission […]
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 […]
Thursdays 9:30 am – 11:00 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 our […]
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 […]
Sunday, June 16, 2023 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM We invite you to celebrate Father’s Day endlessly exploring Discovery World! As a special treat, all dads will receive free admission* for the day. *Dads, see the admissions desk on 6/16 for your free ticket.
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 at 11:00 am - […]
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 […]
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. […]
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. Shows at 11:00 am - […]
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 […]
Thursday, June 20, 2024 5:00 pm – 9:30 pm A Discovery World Member Exclusive Event! As a Discovery World Member, you and your family can get exclusive front-row seats to fireworks! Enjoy the stunning Summerfest Big Bang Fireworks show presented by Menard’s and WISN 12, starting at 9:30 PM from our dock. Before the fireworks […]
Thursdays 9:30 am – 11:00 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 our […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Thursdays 9:30 am – 11:00 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 our […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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