Plan Your Visit to Discovery World

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!

Admission

All pricing subject to change.

Adults$24
Child (3-17)$20
Child 2 & Under$Free
Senior (60+)$20
College Student (with ID)$18
Military (with ID)$18

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.

Hours

Hours and dates subject to change.

Mon-Tue:CLOSED
Wed-Sun:9:00am-4:00pm


Please check our Calendar of Events for exceptions to these hours and a list of closed dates, special hours, or early closures.

Directions

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

Parking & Transportation

Directions:

Discovery World is located off of Lincoln Memorial Drive on Milwaukee’s Lakefront between the Milwaukee Art Museum and Summerfest Grounds.

Underground Parking Garage:

The underground parking garage is heated and offers accessible parking spaces. The parking garage entrance has a clearance of 6 ft, 8 in. The parking garage is credit or debit card only.

Up to 1 hr$10
1-2 hrs$13
2-3 hrs$15
3-4 hrs$17
4+ hrs (until closing)$22
Special Events &
Festivals
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Getting Here by Bus:

For information on the nearest bus stops, visit the MCTS Transit site.

Getting Here by Bike:

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.

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PLANNING A
FIELD TRIP?

We’re here to help! Learn more about group rates, activities and more.

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experiences

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Automation Everywhere

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.

Grab a Snack at the Café

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.

Mon-Tue:CLOSED
Wed-Sun:10:00am-3:00pm

Take Home Some Memories from the Gift Shop

Discovery World Members receive a 10% discount on their Gift Shop purchases.

Hours and dates subject to change.

Mon-Tue:CLOSED
Wed-Sun:9:00am-4:00pm

Upcoming Events

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