Milwaukee Public Museum Parking Information

Are you curious about ancient Mediterranean civilizations? Do you want to see the largest dinosaur skull in the world and the replica of Tyrannosaurus rex? How about strolling in a world with butterflies flying all around you? If yes, join us on a trip to Milwaukee Public Museum (MPM), a museum of human and natural history boasting an annual attendance of over 500,000 visitors.

Milwaukee Public Museum features an exhibit space of 150,000 square feet offering both permanent exhibits and traveling exhibits. There you can visit the past of Europe, South and Middle America, Asia, Africa, the Arctic and etc. all under one roof. Some featured permanent exhibits include The Streets of Old Milwaukee, The Hebior Mammoth, The Third Planet and Puelicher Butterfly Wing. Plus MPM hosts special events now and then. Check their events calendar to see if you are interested:

MPM Events

http://www.mpm.edu/events/

Eager to plan a tour to Milwaukee Public Museum now? To help you get fully prepared, we'd like to inform you where to park around Milwaukee Public Museum. There is no on-site parking facility at Milwaukee Public Museum.

Though MPM doesn't offer parking to visitors, it's not difficult to find a place to park since it's conveniently located in downtown Milwaukee. You can find several municipal lots in the neighborhood. MacArthur Square parking structure is preferable as it's just adjacent to the museum.

MacArthur Square parking structure can be accessed from James Lovell Street. It's an automated facility. It is open all around the clock Monday through Sunday. After parking at MacArthur Square, you don't need to walk outside to reach Milwaukee Public Museum. There is an enclosed entrance to the Museum on the ground level. Members of the museum can receive a discounted rate at the parking structure.

Parking rate of MacArthur Square parking structure is $2 per half an hour. The daily maximum is $12. For more info about MacArthur Square parking structure, you can visit:

MacArthur Square Parking

http://www.parkmilwaukee.com/facilities/17-macarthur-square

Cheaper parking option is also available nearby. There is a parking lot operated by Central Parking System at 1128 North 6th Street. It's just approximately 0.3 miles from Milwaukee Public Museum. It can be easily accessed from 6th St, Highland St or Juneau St. It's an outdoor self-parking facility. Motorcycles are allowed to park as well. And the maximum daily rate is just $5. For further info, you can call (414) 223-4722 or visit:

Central Parking

http://milwaukee.centralparking.com/Milwaukee-1128-North-6th-Street-Parking.html

Parking has never been easier at downtown Milwaukee. Metered parking spaces can be found at most downtown streets. And it's free to park on weekends. You might need to know more parking options, click the following link to see the downtown parking map:

Downtown Parking Map

http://www.parkmilwaukee.com/

For group visitors, bus and motor coach parking is also available near Milwaukee Public Museum. The parking facility is located on the lakefront on Lincoln Memorial Dr. If you start from the museum, you can head east on Wells Street to reach the lake.

For people with disabilities, handicapped parking is available in MacArthur Square parking structure. Handicapped drop-off access on James Lovell Street is offered by the museum. You might need some special access needs, feel free to contact the museum at 414-278-2728.