Participation is easy!

If you're staying at Saint Kate – The Arts Hotel, you'll receive a printed Milwaukee Art Escape Passport at check-in with all of the promotions, discount codes, and visitor information you'll need throughout your stay.

If you're not staying at Saint Kate, simply register online to receive a free digital Milwaukee Art Escape Passport (PDF) delivered to your email. Your digital passport includes participating offers, discount codes, itineraries, and instructions for redeeming promotions.

Once you have your passport, you're ready to explore Milwaukee Art Escape between August 21 and October 6, 2026.

During the campaign, visitors can take advantage of exclusive offers from participating hotels, museums, restaurants, retailers, and transportation partners.

Promotions include discounted museum admission, dining offers, retail discounts, a $25 food and beverage credit at Saint Kate – The Arts Hotel (with qualifying stays), a 15% Amtrak Hiawatha discount from Chicago, complimentary Bublr Bike passes, guided Sculpture Milwaukee walking tours, and more.

Not at all! Milwaukee Art Escape is designed to be flexible. Choose the destinations and experiences that interest you most, or follow one of our suggested itineraries.

No. Milwaukee Art Escape is a limited-time campaign running August 21 through October 6, 2026. Many offers are only available during these dates.

Each participating organization has its own redemption process. Some offers require a promo code, while others may ask you to present your digital passport, booking confirmation, or mention Milwaukee Art Escape when you arrive. Details are listed with each promotion.

Yes! While some offers are exclusive to overnight guests at Saint Kate, most participating museums, galleries, public art installations, tours, and promotions are available to day visitors as well.

No! Milwaukee Art Escape is open to everyone. Some promotional offers are available only through participating hotel packages, but anyone can explore the participating cultural destinations.

Yes! Saint Kate's galleries are free and open to the public.

Hours may vary depending on the institution.

Head to our partners page to find out more information on hours and more.

Please note: The Haggerty Museum of Art is closed on Sundays, so if you'd like to visit, plan your itinerary for Friday or Saturday.

Most visitors enjoy Milwaukee Art Escape as a two- or three-day weekend getaway, but one-day itineraries are also available.

Many downtown destinations, including Sculpture Milwaukee, Saint Kate, the Milwaukee Art Museum, Historic Milwaukee, and Urban Milwaukee: the store, are within walking distance.

Other destinations, such as Lynden Sculpture Garden, Villa Terrace, and Charles Allis Art Museum are a short drive from downtown.