discovery world

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If you are a fan of one of the biggest sci-fi movie franchises that starts with Star and ends in Wars, come to Discovery World in October. The event is not really advertised but wow! People in costume, duels, robots running around, realted crafts, and still using the Discovery World exhibits makes this a must-do in October.

ashleyl884

We took our nephews to Discovery World when they were in town and they loved it.The interactive displays were fun and kept them entertained for hours. I think their favorite part was the aquarium. It was beautiful and had a lot of neat fish and sharks. There is also an interactive sting ray exhibit which was a big hit.

Vilynn

Coming from Chicago we have high expectations for our museums and this one delivered. We loved this place! The exhibits were very well designed and just pretty cool to look at. Everything was interactive and the whole place was well designed. We could have easily spent the whole day here. Our boys, 9 & 11, stayed engaged the whole time and there was 0 whining. They loved the flight simulator and had a great time in the Les Paul sound exhibit. The aquariums were very cool as well. We will go back! The only draw back was massive construction and the exit for the museum was closed so it took us a while to find our way there.

PatriciaW363

Located in Milwaukee on Lake Michigan shores the Discovery World Museum is a very interesting place to visit. You can book a ride on a sailing vessel, they offer classes and exhibits and have an awesome Les Paul exhibit as he was a Wisconsin native.There are many famous rock bands that pay him homage in the display and it was on of my favorites. Plan your visit not to coincide with any special event such as Star Trek because there will not be available parking on the grounds although there are parking structures in the area. Also it gets so crowded that it is difficult to see all of the various displays and activities offered There is a "Fin and Flick" event on Friday nights in summer where you are seated outdoors looking at a screen overlooking the Lake Michigan boating activities and offers a fish fry. Offers much for the curious and adventurous spirit within.

PRMom2000

We LOVE going to Discovery World with our 5 year old and 9 year old. The aquarium is great, with a touch pool where you can touch small sharks, sting rays and sturgeon. There's a huge old ship that kids can climb around on called "The Challenge." The Les Paul exhibit is great. There's a flight simulator, a bed of nails, a human hamster wheel to learn about energy. So many great hands-on exhibits throughout the museum! Always a great place to visit.

andrewsG3400UY

We have a 3 year old and a 13 year old son. Both of our boys enjoy coming here. The aquarium is a lot of fun. The music exhibit is a lot of fun. There is a lot of musical history in Milwaukee and the museum does a great job showcasing it. There is enough to do for everyone to have a good time.

nownownoonoo

What do you do with an energetic toddler when it's too cold to be outside? Take a trip to Discovery World, that's what!Our little one was too young to really appreciate all the attractions, but she loved running around, and pressing any button she could find in the technology and science area.Us parents enjoyed it too. The aquarium and Les Paul's House of Sound were my personal favourites, while my husband was pleased there was a golf exhibition on when we visited.I liked that there were so many interactive elements; that there was friendly staff pottering around, offering interesting nuggets of information, and that it is well set up for small children (e.g. steps in the restrooms so kids can reach the sinks). Oh, and another great thing... it's accessible for strollers/wheelchairs with elevators and ramps.There's free on-street parking about 250 yards from the museum's entrance during the winter months, if you want to save a few dollars when you visit.

dons947

Many interesting things to see. Great and easy parking. It's not cheap but it's well worth the money. We go every once and a while and take the grand kids. They love it.

ElizabethQ231

Great way to spend a chilly Sunday afternoon. Everyone in our party of five, ages 4 - 69, found something new, interesting, and fun. This is worth multiple visits.

Big_bro_1_usa

PROS: ASTC member museum; covered parking in the basement of the museum building (there may be cheaper parking outside in the street but paid basement parking lot is heated and secure. We ended up leaving our coats in the car and taking the elevator upstairs. Great selection of exhibits for the tech-minded young ones (the first floor of the main museum) , the whimsical teens (great guitar exhibit in the 2nd floor including the Rocktopus), the Arts and Crafts women (Kohl's crafts room) the Dads with Hobbies (Golf exhibit and house tech advancements in the 2nd floor) to the people with more exotic tastes (the Reiman Aquarium complete with fresh and salt water touch pools; a model of turn of the century ship upstairs ) There is also the beautiful frozen Lake Michigan with a lighthouse, bridge and factory chimney in the distance. Fairly affordable small food store (you buy food and eat in covered board walk linking the main museum to the aquarium). A great 4-5 hour stop. CONS: parking can be expensive ($5 for members all day but can cost up to $10 or more for non-members); lacking gift shop

James69712014

It is one of my favorite museums. Look for free or cheap parking along the street. You've got to love Milwaukee!

GaryBenham

Our family group, of 6, visited during the Christmas holidays. It was a very cold day which might have been responsible for the lack of crowds, but that was great for us.We got the general admission tickets and upgraded to include the 'Magic of Science Show'.Overall the exhibits are fascinating, interactive and educational. Our group ranged from mid 50s to pre Teen and there really was something for everyone.We found it great value for money and would recommend Discovery World as a must see when in Milwaukee.

JasonL704

Amazing place for children and parents alike! Make sure you give yourselves plenty of time to see and interact with all of the exhibits. There's lots to see and do! We spent two hours there and could have easily spent another hour if the doors weren't closing. Well worth the price of admission.

AnnElizabeth97123

Took my 8 year old daughter here on the recommendation of her 8 year old cousin. We had a great time. Small but fun aquarium section (where else is there a touch pool with a sturgeon?). Many good quality kids science museum exhibits. Parking is limited.

124mandym

Clean, up kept, and entertaining. Even fun for ages 6-8. We saw Santa, loved the aquariums, and enjoyed the Les Paul exhibit.