• Amtrak Hiawatha (15% Discount)

    Traveling from Chicago? Skip the traffic and ride the Amtrak Hiawatha Service to downtown Milwaukee. Milwaukee Art Escape participants receive 15% off their Amtrak fare during the campaign.

    Travel Time

    • From Chicago: Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes

    • From Glenview: Approximately 1 hour 10 minutes

    • Arrive at the Milwaukee Intermodal Station, just minutes from downtown attractions.

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  • Milwaukee is an easy drive from many Midwest cities. 

    From Chicago approximate drive time is 1 hour, 45 minutes.

    From Madison approximate drive time is 1 hour, 30 minutes

    From Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport approximate drive time to downtown is 15-20 minutes.

  • Once you’re downtown, getting around is easy

    • Many destinations are within a 20-minute walk of one another

    • Complimentary Bublr Bike passes are available as part of Milwaukee Art Escape

    • Ride The Hop,Milwaukee’s free downtown streetcar, connecting many hotels, restaurants, museums, and attractions from Third Ward, Downtown, and Milwaukee’s upper Eastside.

    • Rideshare services (Uber and Lyft) are readily available throughout the city.

    • Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) takes individuals across Milwaukee for only $2.75 per ride. Visit their website or download the app to learn more.

  • Both paid parking lots/garages and street parking is available throughout Milwaukee.

    Downtown
    Public parking garages and metered street parking are available near Saint Kate, Sculpture Milwaukee, the Milwaukee Art Museum, Historic Third Ward, and downtown attractions.


    Lynden Sculpture Garden
    Free on-site parking is available for visitors.

    Villa Terrace Museum & Charles Allis Art Museum
    Free and limited street parking is available in the surrounding neighborhood.

  • Milwaukee Art Escape is committed to making arts experiences accessible to everyone.

    Most participating destinations offer:

    • ADA-accessible entrances

    • Accessible restrooms

    • Wheelchair accessibility

    • Accessible parking


    Please visit each partner's website for detailed accessibility information.

  • To make the most of your Milwaukee Art Escape, we recommend bringing:

    • Your Digital Passport (or Printed Passport if staying at Saint Kate)

    • Comfortable walking shoes

    • Camera and/or smartphone

    • Refillable water bottle

    • Light jacket or sweater for evenings

    • Portable phone charger (helpful for using maps, QR codes, and taking photos throughout the day)

Know Before You Go

Where to stay

  • Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel

    Saint Kate is Milwaukee’s arts hotel and the official hotel partner of Milwaukee Arts Escape.

    Guests receive:

    • Printed Milwaukee Art Escape Passport

    • $25 Food & Beverage Credit (qualifying stays)

    • Free access to Saint Kate's galleries

    • Walking distance to many participating destinations

    Button: Book Your Stay at Saint Kate

  • Milwaukee also offers a variety of hotels within walking distance of many participating attractions. 


    Examples include:

    • The Pfister Hotel

    • Kimpton Journeyman Hotel

    • Hilton Milwaukee

    • Hyatt Regency Milwaukee

    • Double Tree by Hilton Hotel Milwaukee Downtown

    • Milwaukee Marriott Downtown

    • Drury Plaza Hotel Milwaukee

Last minute visitor tips

  • Most downtown destinations are within a 20-minute walk.

  • Saint Kate's galleries are free and open to everyone, even if you're not staying at the hotel.

  • The Haggerty Museum of Art is closed on Sundays, plan your visit for Friday or Saturday.

  • Guided Sculpture Milwaukee walking tours are offered every Saturday during the campaign.

  • Leave extra time to enjoy Milwaukee's lakefront, cafés, and public spaces between destinations.

  • Lakefront weather can change quickly, so dressing in layers is recommended.

Registration opens on August 17th. Sign up today so you’ll be the first to know!