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Come on in, we’re delighted to have you! Here you’ll find everything you need to plan your visit to Discovery World,
whether you’re coming for the day with your family or organizing a field trip for an entire class!
Adults | $22 |
Child (3-17) | $18 |
Child 2 & Under | $Free |
Senior (60+) | $18 |
College Student (with ID) | $16 |
Military (with ID) | $16 |
Wisconsin residents who present a Wisconsin EBT card*, along with a valid ID, will receive admission at $5/person for up to five (5) individuals in their party.
*Your family qualifies if you are a Wisconsin resident that participates in Wisconsin Works, WIC, My WI Childcare, Wisconsin Quest, FoodShare, BadgerCare, or Medicaid. Valid ID Required. Reduced-price admission tickets are not available online and must be purchased in-person at Discovery World.
Mon-Tues: | Closed |
Wed-Sun: | 9:00am-4:00pm |
Hours and dates subject to change.
See Calendar for 2023 Closed dates.
Discovery World is located off of Lincoln Memorial Drive on Milwaukee’s Lakefront between the Milwaukee Art Museum and Summerfest Grounds.
500 N Harbor Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Discovery World is located off of Lincoln Memorial Drive on Milwaukee’s Lakefront between the Milwaukee Art Museum and Summerfest Grounds.
Up to 1 hr | $8 |
1-2 hrs | $10 |
2-3 hrs | $12 |
3-6 hrs | $14 |
6+ hrs (until closing) | $20 |
Special events and festivals | As Posted |
For information on the nearest bus stops, visit the MCTS Transit site.
Did you know that you can ride a Bublr Bike right to the front entrance of Discovery World?
Bublr is Greater Milwaukee’s nonprofit bikeshare with passes for visitors & local riders and 90 stations in Milwaukee, Wauwatosa & West Allis. To learn more & find a station near you visit bublrbikes.org.
Noise-cancelling headphones available upon request.
We are working to update our sensory-friendly resources. Please check back with us soon!
Our facility is fully accessible.
Parent’s Room available for nursing mothers or anyone who needs a quiet space.
All-gender, companion-assisted family restroom available with an adult-weight lift table and height-adjusting sink.
Explore the automation all around you – including a working model of the Calatrava Building. Visit the Dream Machine and watch automation create a foam toy (see below) that you get to take home. Meet robots. Challenge Gladys the Robot (or your little brother) to a game of tic-tac-toe.
Downtown Kitchen Express by Bartolotta’s, the café at Discovery World, offers a variety of grab and go items including a selection of favorites such as pizza, hot dogs, pretzels, salads and sandwiches, all packaged to go.
Discovery World Members receive a 10% discount on their Downtown Kitchen Express purchases.
Hours and dates subject to change.
Monday-Thursday: CLOSED
Friday-Sunday: 10am-3pm
Discovery World Members receive a 10% discount on their Gift Shop purchases.
Hours and dates subject to change.
Monday-Tuesday: CLOSED
Wednesday-Sunday: 9am-4pm
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Mon-Tues: Closed
Wed-Sun: 9:00am-4:00pm
500 N Harbor Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53202