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Free & Outdoor Art

 

Art enthusiasts will be delighted to know that not all art in Milwaukee lives tucked away behind an admission fee! Milwaukee is home to amazing art museums, but there are also many free ways to experience art in the city. If you love art and are looking for free things to do in Milwaukee, check out these events and locations. 

There are no rules that say art should only be enjoyed inside. On those beautiful, Milwaukee summer days, head outside to soak up the sun and take in these stunning public art displays. These are some hotspots for a variety of murals and sculptures - check out this full map of downtown public art to discover more individual pieces.

Milwaukee Mural Map

Beautiful street art is popping up all over the city. With murals in every neighborhood, you’re sure to find some breathtaking art as you explore. The Milwaukee Mural Map provides an interactive map dedicated to documenting the city’s art…

Wauwatosa Public Art Guide

Wauwatosa’s combination of galleries and public art makes it a perfect destination for serious and casual art aficionados alike. And when your eyes need a break from browsing, you’ll find plenty of spots to kick back, relax and refresh.

Art is Everywhere You Look in Milwaukee!

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Check out one of our arts & culture-themed blogs and get inspired to make your way through Milwaukee experiencing fun and exciting new things to do!

Staff Picks: Doors Open Milwaukee Sep 05

Staff Picks: Doors Open Milwaukee

Arts & Culture

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Art 64 Returns to Wauwatosa May 30

Art 64 Returns to Wauwatosa

Arts & Culture

Creating great art is an elusive process. Sometimes it appears in a flash. Other times, it takes years of meticulously placed brushstrokes. Each artist has their own process to…

Your Guide to the Arts in Milwaukee May 06

Your Guide to the Arts in Milwaukee

Arts & Culture

Art brings cities to life. They weave a magnificent tapestry that gives a city character, a personality that locals use to identify themselves and visitors look to with awe and…

7 Real Housewives Locations Revisited Oct 21

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The Five Dynamic Districts of Wauwatosa Aug 01

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Arts & Culture

Just minutes away from downtown, the enchanting suburb of Wauwatosa feels like something straight out of a fairy tale. But once you take a moment to explore the charming shops…

Wauwatosa Summer Events 2024 Jun 05

Wauwatosa Summer Events 2024

Arts & Culture

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Milwaukee Museum Days Scavenger Hunt Jan 09

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Arts & Culture

Milwaukee Museum Days is right around the corner! In celebration of the city’s countless exceptional museums, from January 18 – 28, you can get discounts and deals…

5 Bobbleheads You Never Knew You Needed Jan 05

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Uniquely Milwaukee

A desktop staple, a key piece of any sports fan’s décor, an agreeable accomplice, the nodding ceramic figurines, known as bobbleheads, are an inseparable part of pop…

Hip-Hop Week MKE 2023 Aug 21

Hip-Hop Week MKE 2023

Arts & Culture

Here in the City of Festivals, you can celebrate just about anything. With more than 100 festivals throughout the city, from cultural celebrations to music festivals…

Wauwatosa Public Art Guide Aug 11

Wauwatosa Public Art Guide

Arts & Culture

Wauwatosa’s combination of galleries and public art makes it a perfect destination for serious and casual art aficionados alike. And when your eyes need a break from…

2023 MKE Black Theatre Festival Aug 09

2023 MKE Black Theatre Festival

Arts & Culture

The MKE Black Theatre Festival is back in 2023 and bigger than ever. The largest festival yet, the three-week-long celebration designed to support Black creatives features a…

Your Guide to the Arts in Milwaukee Nov 18

Milwaukee Mural Art-Inerary

Arts & Culture

Over the past several years, Milwaukee has grown into a flourishing landscape of public art. From the annual exhibitions established by Sculpture Milwaukee to the many vibrant…