Never got to share my experience from the other day. I actually saw that this is a popular…read morephotographer spot since the architecture is a selling point of this place itself. I got to get some pictures, tie up some loose ends with a very helpful librarian, went on a little side quest to the the second floor in the business room where I found a few amazing books that were showcased. I love that they showcase books as looking through the isles is a little daunting. Using the online portals to sign out books for book check out is an amazing tool. Book drop off drive through is great, don't even have to get out of the car. Parking is by meter conveniently all around block. Lighthouse is so neat! The children's area librarians are incredibly sweet and knowledgeable, you see a lot of the same staff here which is also telling of an environment I feel. Inner city so it sometimes it attracts loitering, but overall it's well kept.

I was harassed and questioned by library manager Heather NcSorley about what I identified as. I do…read morenot and no longer recommend using this library. Go to another location. Instead of using the drive thru and being questioned about what I identify as I will use the inside self checkout to not have any interactions with the staff. Never have I ever been to a library with people so rude and disrespectful

Small but very nice! Very clean and organized, and certainly well-loved by the community. There…read morewere a lot of people there when I went in on a Saturday afternoon, and not just homeless. They even have a fireplace in the back corner that's a nice touch, perfect for cozy winter reading.

I live in Madison but am here for a few days to work on some writing. This was worth the 1 mile bus…read moreride and walk from Juneau Town. Lots of places to spread out and get your reading or work done. A gem.

We hadn't intended to visit the Charles Allis Art Museum over our weekend in Milwaukee, but when we…read moregot our tickets to tour the Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum a short walk away, they said our ticket also got us into the Charles Allis. So we walked over to check it out. The building feels much less like an art museum than a historic house. The house was completed in 1911, and it is beautiful. We did a quick self-guided tour through each of the rooms, but we didn't stay long. There's art in each of the rooms, pieces collected by Charles Allis. I wouldn't go out of my way to go to this museum, but it's not a bad place to visit if you're in the area and have a few minutes to spare.

Good little museum specializing in "19th Century French and American Paintings, Chinese and…read moreJapanese porcelains, Renaissance bronzes, Japanese netsuke, and original antique furnishings." (To quote their website). My son and I enjoyed our visit on a MAM reciprocity day. We were greeted warmly, and given a map and information on the temporary exhibit and permanent collection when we entered. The survey of Wisconsin art "Forward..." new art by seemingly younger artists, was cool, and hung throughout the Museum. The exhibit was a nice compliment to the older art, which includes pieces by Winslow Homer. Part of the charm of visiting the Allis Art Museum is seeing period art displayed in a period space. Rooms dedicated to the Barbizon or Hudson River Schools are also amazing for their period furnishings and history. See the Billiards room in the basement for a single lane bowling alley reminiscent of "There Will Be Blood", and also a creepy shower with a "Needle" faucet- What? The newer Rahill hall looks like a big old dance hall, and would be a cool space for a small event or mixer. I'm surprised to be only the sixth reviewer for this gem of a museum.

Beautiful museum…read more The beautiful building is free to access from the outside, and inside (just the lobby area, where it is the most beautiful). The museum exhibits are inside the square building with an entrance past the lobby. Any art lover will be wowed by the beautiful exhibition. There are special exhibits at different times throughout the year, and these are great times to visit. The cafe/restaurant downstairs is also beautiful, with a gorgeous view of the lake. Food and coffee is actually quite lovely as well! It's a small, and overlooked part of the experience. The store also has lots of cool stuff, though as a local Milwaukeean, I'm thinking a bit overpriced to get anything personally.

What a treasure Milwaukee has in this art museum! When I moved here 18 months ago, the first thing…read moreI did that made me feel like I was truly home was to buy an annual membership to the museum. It was worth every penny, and it's especially easy to get my moneys worth because the museum is only about a 10 minute drive away from my Bay View home. My latest foray to the museum was to see the Gertrude Abercrombie installation, which I highly recommend. Then again, I can recommend anything going on at the MAM.

This place was on my list to visit the next time we were in town. We popped in on a Saturday…read moremorning and it turned out there was no charge since they only had the beer exhibit on the first floor. Normally $8. You can park free on the street in front on Saturdays. The building itself is stunning and worth it. The vaults are incredible. The beer exhibit is very detailed and very informative. I am not sure what would normally be on the second floor but they said there was a wedding later that day - there are many weddings here on Saturdays. I was hoping for more.

Love, love, love this spot! If you want to learn more about Milwaukee County history, this is the…read moreplace to go. They have thoughtfully curated exhibits that are periodically changed. The main exhibit might be up for a 2-3 years and then there's a new neighborhood exhibit series that is set to change up more frequently. I visited my first time during Milwaukee Museum week so admission was FREE. But I would pay full admission ($8) if you really want a deep dive into Milwaukee. When I dropped in, the beer exhibit was up so everything displayed related to Milwaukees's beer culture and history. It was FASCINATING. There's also an actual bank vault inside the building that was used in the filming of the movie, Public Enemies, with Johnny Deep. You can walk inside the vault. The space is also worth mentioning - lots of marble. It's just a fun place to escape to. I recommend you plan to spend at least two hours here if you want to really read all the information on display and see all the artifacts. Parking might be tricky - street parking is the way to go if you can find a spot.

It is an absolutely beautiful and historical building. When City Hall is open, you need to stop in…read moreand walk around and tour it. You will love the history and the architecture. Take the elevator to the top floor and you'll have a view that you'll not forget. Plus the City Council chamber is the oldest ones in the country.

City Hall is only second in attractiveness too, Philadelphia. Built by a socialist putting in for…read morean eight hour workday in the 1870's. Happily we caught a walking tour and lots of Taurus with cameras and bikes..

I feel like everyone knows the dmv isn't the most fun place to visit. This one lives up to the…read moretypical standards, long & slow lines, staff that isn't exactly friendly, and other visitors that just weren't happy to be there. I went recently to get a "real ID" ahead of some upcoming trips, as airports now require it. I was sure to check online prior to make sure I had everything required, which includes a birth certificate, my marriage certificate for proof of name change, my current drivers license, and two proofs of address. Mind you, if you don't have the things, you will be turned away. Oh and proof of address needs to be something like an energy bill & mortgage statement. I filled out an application upon arrival, waited in line, had my photos taken, and then waited for my number to be called. It was a fairly seamless process, because I had all that was needed, and only cost $14 which really surprised me. All in all, be very prepared with what you're coming for. Multiple people were (rudely) turned away during my visit and no one really wants to have to make more than one trip here.

I can't give the service an honest review, because what I needed to accomplish (transferring title)…read morecannot be done at this location. On their website, it appears to be an option for this location. Come to find out once I arrived in person that they cannot help with titling in any way. Parking is available only as paid street parking, so I spent $2.50 to walk in the rain to not be able to do what I needed to. Heads up, the entrance is really on James Lovell St, even though the address says N 6th. The 6th street entrance was closed off. Frustrating experience.

I have been partaking in the services of this library for more than a year since I found out that I…read moream indeed legally blind . This library is very helpful for people like me You see, I used to greatly enjoy actually reading. That is, until my vision got so bad that I really couldn't anymore. Enter Wisconsin Talking Book and Braille Library who provided me with loans of talking books by some of my favorite authors, many of which recoded by professional actors. They send new books to me as soon as I return old ones. They know the authors and types of books I like, and I rarely find myself without something to read. Although I do get most of my books by mail, they have been very nice and very helpful any time I have been in.

They are providing a invaluable service by mailing out talking-books for the vision-impaired.read more

This has a pretty decent college hockey rink. The lighting is great for photography (a little on…read morethe warm side though). The stands are very cramped though. If you have long legs, I'd recommend standing.

I work at MSOE and my office is pretty much right across the street from the Kern Center, and…read morealthough it is very convenient for me to go, I still don't go as much as I would like. But when I do go, I absolutely love it. There are 4 multi use courts for basketball, soccer, and volleyball, as well as an indoor track and ample amount of workout equipment. It can get a little crazy at certain points in the day, with various teams practicing in some spaces and the wight room can get crowded. But overall, I love the Kern Center. Now, if I could only motivate myself to go more often.