Milwaukee Art Museum
Pilot House
House of Harley-Davidson
Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum
- Burke Brise Soleil, the winged-like structure that architect Santiago Calatrava designed for the Milwaukee Art Museum’s recent expansion, sets a bold stage for events at Windhover Reception Hall. The cathedral-like space, overlooking Lake Michigan and featuring a 90-foot-high glass ceiling and marble interior, is set below Calatrava’s iconic design. The hall can host 500 people for sit-down meals and 1,500 people for receptions. Several other distinctive venues are available at the museum. www.mam.com
Pilot House
- A wrap-around deck—and the accompanying 360-degree views—complement events at Pilot House, one of several venues available at the new Discovery World at Pier Wisconsin educational and entertainment attraction. A contemporary circular space that juts out over Lake Michigan and is backdropped by the Milwaukee skyline, Pilot House can accommodate 350 people for sit-down meals and 500 guests for receptions. Other event venue options at Discovery World, which can host up to 2,000 people, include an aquarium, state-of-the-art theaters, a promenade, and a variety of outdoor space. www.bartolottacatering.com
House of Harley-Davidson
- Whether attendees are full-on bikers or they just want to discover what makes Harleys so alluring, an event at the House of Harley-Davidson is a sure bet for a fun, uniquely Milwaukee experience. The 50,000-square-foot dealership, celebrating its 35th year in business, has a slick showroom where 100-plus bikes are on display, a clothing and apparel sales area, and a parts and accessories area. Parts of the facility or the entire venue can be rented for events, including everything from themed receptions and sit-down dinners for up to 700 people to tailgate parties in the parking lot for thousands of guests. www.houseofharley.com
Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum
- Milwaukee is home to several event-ready mansions that were once the residences of the city’s elite, including Villa Terrace, designed by architect David Adler in 1923. The Italian Renaissance-style villa is now a museum exhibiting decorative arts from the 15th to 18th centuries, as well as a special event venue with a formal garden and a terrace boasting views of Lake Michigan. www.cavtmuseums.org