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Heraldic and Scribal Symposium
June 23-25
Local Attractions
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Joan of Arc Chapel
Steps away from the William Wehr Physics Building, the Joan of Arc Chapel is a 15th century French chapel moved stone by stone to the heart of Marquette Campus.
The chapel will be closed on Saturday, June 24 due to the usual personnel being unavailable that day. We have confirmed that they will have open hours on the other days, with a chapel guide scheduled (though there is just one chapel guide each day, so if there is an emergency or sickness, the chapel may have to close).
Thursday 6/22: 10-4 | Friday 6/23: 10-4
Saturday 6/24: Closed | Sunday 6/25: Noon-4
Monday 6/26: 10-4
There is a virtual tour/walkthrough available of the chapel, if you would like to familiarize yourself with it before coming | link
Discovery World
Discovery World is an extraordinary experience devoted to sharing the wonders of science and igniting a love of endless exploration. We are the spark of joy in a child’s eyes when they make a connection with a living creature. Discovery World is an extraordinary experience devoted to sharing the wonders of science and igniting a love of endless exploration. We are the spark of joy in a child’s eyes when they make a connection with a living creature.
Mitchell Park Domes
Experience a desert oasis, a tropical jungle and floral gardens . . . all in one afternoon! The Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory, better known as The Domes, are one of the most unique destinations in Milwaukee. Discover cacti, succulents, shrubs and desert palms in the Desert Dome, Enjoy five seasonal shows each year in the floral show dome and walk among 1,200 species of rainforest plants in the Tropical Dome. The domes are open every day of the year and host special events and educational programs throughout the year. The facility is partially wheelchair accessible.
Villa Terrace Museum
Welcome to Milwaukee's Mediterranean! Built in 1923, the Villa Terrace Art Museum features contemporary art exhibitions and houses the world's largest Colnik collection in an Italian Renaissance-style villa on the bluffs of Lake Michigan with expansive gardens for visitors to explore.
Kettle Moraine Forest
Stretching from Whitewater Lake in Walworth County to Elkhart Lake in Sheboygan County, the Kettle Moraine was created more than 10,000 years ago when two glacial sheets collided, creating friction and land buckling. The area is dotted with kettle lakes, wetlands and valleys formed when pockets of ice melted, as well as high hills, moraines and kames formed by piles of sediment that were deposited when the glaciers retreated. There are several regions of the Kettle Moraine that are protected by the Wisconsin DNR as state forests. Take a leisurely drive along the 115-mile Kettle Moraine Scenic Route, bike the 6.5-mile crushed limestone Lake-to-Lake Bike Trail connecting Mauthe and Long Lake Recreation Areas, hike to the top of an observation tower (there are three located in this region), or canoe along crystal clear lakes. There is a varied landscape just waiting to be explored.
Grohmann Museum
The Grohmann Museum is home to the Man at Work collection, which comprises more than 1,400 paintings and sculptures dating from 1580 to the present. They reflect a variety of artistic styles and subjects that document the evolution of organized work: from farming and mining to trades such as glassblowing and seaweed gathering. The museum building is as unique as the collection housed within. Once an automobile dealership, and then the Federal Reserve Bank, the building was renovated to become the Grohmann Museum. The steel and glass-domed entrance welcomes visitors to three floors of galleries where a core collection is displayed as well as themed exhibitions. The museum also has a spectacular rooftop sculpture garden.
Harley-Davidson Museum
Harley-Davidson motorcycles bring heart-thumping adventure, life-changing freedom and a bit of rebellion into the lives of people around the world. But whether you were born to be wild - or mild - makes no difference at the Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin Much more than a nostalgia trip for motorcycle enthusiasts, the Museum offers a glimpse of American history and culture like you've never seen it before - through the successes and trials of an iconic American company. Interactive, eye-catching exhibits present an unparalleled collection of legendary stories of our nation's last century. Located on 20 acres in downtown Milwaukee, the Museum offers a restaurant, cafe, retail store and park-like outdoor spaces.
Charles Allis Art Museum
Explore the historic home and art collection of Charles and Sarah Allis (of the Allis Chalmers Company). Become immersed in the passion for fine art and culture that led Sarah and Charles to turn their home into a museum for the public. From paintings, ceramics, bronzes and antiquities dating from 2,500 years ago to contemporary and experimental exhibitions, the Charles Allis Art Museum is a celebration and exploration of art and history. Enjoy the exquisite craftsmanship and architecture of this 1911 Tudor-style mansion by renowned Architect Alexander Eschweiler and relax in the mansion’s courtyard after your visit.