There’s something fantastic about a museum you can see in a couple of hours and truly see everything on display. The Charles Allis, dedicated to the decorative arts, has a quirky and fascinating collection held in an old Milwaukee mansion. The galleries retain the names they had when the mansion was lived in – bedroom, library, etc. The setting is as interesting as the art, which ranges from wonderful to terrible. The great hall, a modern addition, holds special events including classic movies (free with membership- a couple of movies and membership is worth it.) Truly an old school treasure. Look out for special exhibits by Milwaukee artists and combo tickets with Villa Terrace and/or the Pabst Mansion.
Charles Allis Decorative Arts Museum
1801 N Prospect Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53202
(414) 278-8295
Hours
Wednesday – Sunday 1 to 5 p.m.
Awesome Stuff About Milwaukee (ASAM) is an occasional series of posts. Eventually a search for ASAM will yield a mini-guide to the city in GBGL’s opinionated style.
