So I've now visited the museum for the last few years during Art in Bloom with my floral designer…read moremother. The first visit just awed me with the sheer creativity of the floral designers. The venue is stunning and it's a cool event. Year two was a little underwhelming. We didn't enjoy the exhibits as much, the food choices were underwhelming and the drinks were expensive and boring. Year three, this year, we were once again impressed by the event. Some designs you love, some not so much. The museum, however, has stepped up their food offerings and specialty cocktails and therefore created a more cohesive vibe. They do seem to have multiplied their security staff by about 4X during the show and the guards were a little bit intrusive, but I get it. And yes, I took a zillion pictures every year, but they are very specific to the event and didn't represent the normal vibe, so I'm not sharing them all here.

IG: diamante.lara.milwaukee…read more the art is wack but it's a great place to take photos. Everything in there has zero value.

Top notch museum in West Bend! MOWA puts on great exhibitions of contemporary Wisconsin art, and…read moretheir collection of Wisconsin artists spans generations, from Carl von Marr, Jonathan Wilde, Tom Uttech, Eugene Von Bruenchenhein, Michelle Grabner, Reggie Baylor and others. MOWA puts on free community art programs, especially for kids. Their annual members show is open to all members, along with shows for local area high schools, and the annual Chalk Art Fest. Their campus landscaping is beautiful, leading in with a huge grove of birch trees. There's plenty of parking in the public lot, and overflow just across the street. What a huge boon to the community of West Bend, and downtown West Bend has a lot to be proud of.

What an exceptional display of artists who are either from…read moreWisconsin or have a strong connection to Wisconsin. The simplicity, clean lines and extensive use of glass makes the building itself is a work of art. How the architect took into Consideration the natural surroundings should be recognized. Once you step inside there are several galleries to explore. Feature artists include Frank Lloyd Wright, Fred Stonehouse, John Szarkowaki and so many others. Examples of German Impressionism, realism, sculptures and glass art are just some of the beautiful pieces you'll enjoy. Alice LaQuintana was the docent who guided our group and she was absolutely amazing. I took art history and appreciation in college and learned many technical details about different types of art/ artists but Alice taught me how to really enjoy art. The museum is a wonderful cultural addition to the West Bend area and well worth a visit. My only suggestion would be a few more strategically placed benches or seating areas in each gallery so patrons can really take the time To absorb all what the artists created.

Beautiful gardens make for a beautiful wedding venue. Pleasant and helpful staff. Nice reception…read morearea and gathering space.

YOU GUYS. My husband and I came here during the day - during…read morethe annual light festival - and it was by far, one of the coolest things ways to spend the day. The house itself is very cool to tour -- the history, the 3 levels of rooms, the decor, the vibes, the insanely cool architecture, all of it was worth the $12 price tag of a ticket. With the installations all over, it created a fun vibe and way to experience the Paine family estate! The gardens are gorgeous -- featuring all kinds of flowers, plants, a fountain, water features, super pretty views and romantic vibes. We spent a good hour wandering the property and would easily return on a future visit!

Cedarburg is the perfect little town to host Five Festive Friday Eves. Think Hallmark movie during…read morethe holidays. Yes, that is exactly what this is like. The town celebration is perfect for families, couples, friends, seniors, locals or visitors. There is something for everyone. I imagine when there is not a virus looming, this little town really bustles. On this Friday there were many people enjoying themselves, without a scary crowd. We were able to stroll, have a coffee, shop, dine and finish with a cocktail & live music at a tiny bed and breakfast without ever having to get too close to anyone. There's a ton of shops that line the street offering anything you can imagine. There is jewelry, clothing, gifts, home goods and yard decor just to name a few. You could visit one of the Five Festive Friday Eves and stay a few more days to see everything. I watched families with wagons, walk along putting out lights in bags that line the beautiful main street. Free trolley rides are available.The Rivoli Theater offers classic holiday movies. The Shops At Cedar Creek Settlement gave a way goodies & tote bags, there was a raffle and was decorated beautifully for the holidays. The Cedarburg Art Museum created an Enchanted Garden with holiday lights and a bonfire. Mr. & Mrs. Claus even have a small home built with a mailbox for letters to Santa. Just down the road is Herman A Zeunert Park. You can drive through and experience their holiday lights. A donation as you enter is very much appreciated. In addition to all this excitement, there are a ton of restaurants and pubs. I did not go in but peeked in the windows. They all seemed to have the crowds nicely spaced out. There are so many choices. There is American fare, Mexican, pizza, crepes and even a nice steakhouse. Checking out the wineries, local breweries and even a moonshiery that offers moonshine and whiskey is a must on a later visit. I fell in love with this adorable town and cannot sing it's praises enough. Five Festive Friday Eves embodies everything a small town stands for - family, fun and the holiday spirit!

Had a great time last night! Lots to see and do. The museum was wonderful. The Tipsy Elf bar was…read moregreat.

What a nifty way to spend an afternoon. Provided that you're a vaguely cerebral (fair to say,…read more"nerdy") older sort, especially if you're a fella (I wouldn't recommend the place for most kids - especially not a gaggle of tween girls). All manner of The Work of Man memorialized in sculpture and painting, with a particularly nice Carl Spitzweg side gallery (worth a visit if you ever admired Norman Rockwell's "The Bookworm" - the original of which is also there, right outside the Spitzweg room - because you'll find its inspiration). Oh, and it's five bucks (I didn't even ask about the Senior Rate). And be careful not to trip over the students sunbathing on the grass in bikinis when looking at the magnificent sculptures in the rooftop garden.

Been living in the neighborhood almost a year and never gave thia place a secons thought. Realizing…read moreit was right next door to one of my favorite coffeeshops (Discourse) and that it was only $5, I gave it a shot. This is one of the best kept secrets in Milwaukee, honestly. The artwork on display is incredible, with some genuinely masterful pieces, as well as more modern interpretations. Mostly paintings with some sculptures, iron work, and videos. They even have a rooftop which offers incredible views of the skyline and features several large sculptures, just bw aware that it's closed for winter. I took an hour and a half to get through it, and that's just taking a peak at the rooftop. I would say you could spend upwards of 2 hours here with little difficulty.

A great experience and what lovely people to show you around their house with all the collection of…read morerescue porcelain cats. They offer a great cause and are a 501 c 3 charity where they donate and help cat shelters in the area also by taking in and fostering cats. Please stop by and donate to a great cause

Updating my review. OMG! This the most amazing cat figurine collection ever! The Mewsuem has…read moregrown. It is Pawesome! It has been featired on news swgments, PBS specials and even nationally as a place of interest. The collection features art, dishes, puzzles, teapots, salt and pepper shakers, clocks and of course other figurines, also there are wonderful stories about the collectors and donations. Funds raised help animal rescues as well. Check this place out with family, friends and any cat lover or enhusiast. Interesting visit for anyone.

Wanted to see the advertised 400 juried artworks from the cedarburg plein air festival on Saturday…read morethe 15th only to arrive at 10 am to see that more than half to 2/3 of art works were already removed and sold on Friday . Whom ever runs this event needs to be more honest about what's really available to see on Saturday when it's open to the public. I drove all the way from Milwaukee on my day off what a waste of time . Not worth all the hype . It seems that the private showing to the collectors only event is what matters most and it's not about the general public getting to see the works thru Saturdays listed date. What a disappointing event and waste of time.

The Cedarburg Cultural Center is a great local institution. Being from the Cedarburg community, I…read moremake frequent visits and always find the environment calm and relaxed. The art is also beautiful! They have paintings, jewelry, pottery, etc on display and for sale. Their events are also very well thought out and relatively low cost! I highly recommend stopping by to check the center out if you find yourself in Cedarburg!

This quote was not originally John Michael Kohler's, but he truly championed its meaning and…read moreintegrated its spirit into the businesses he built, the work he provided for his employees, and the causes he supported. John Ruskin: "Life without labor is guilt; labor without art is brutality." The JMK Art Museum celebrates art that is created not so much by highly trained or famous artists, but by regular people who have found sincere and approachable ways to express themselves. That is what makes the experience feel so genuine and human. I very much enjoyed all of the installations in this small but distinguished museum. It is thoughtfully curated, inspiring, and quietly powerful in its message. I would absolutely enjoy coming back to see future installations. A real gem for Wisconsin. ps - And don't forget to check out all of the bathrooms!

This was one of the reasons I came to visit Sheboygan. The people working the front desk were super…read morethorough and explaining how the arts center is set up. This art center is one of the best I've been to because of the variety of art I loved exploring all of the bathrooms. Those were some of my favorite, and I also really enjoyed the exhibit that had a variety of art from artists and hobbyists all over Wisconsin with different medias. For a free arts center I spent about an hour exploring. Add this to your list of Sheboygan visits.