414 Day at the Domes
If you’ve spent time at the Domes, there’s probably a moment that comes to mind.
Maybe it was a visit in the middle of winter, when you needed a little warmth and greenery. Maybe it was a field trip, or an afternoon spent wandering through the different ecosystems with a loved one. For many of us in Milwaukee, the Domes are a place we return to again and again. It is an iconic Milwaukee institution.
On 414 Day, we’re inviting the community to support that shared experience through a day of giving for the Domes.
Your gift helps care for this space in very real ways— supporting the plants, fauna, displays, and daily operations that make each visit possible. You can take part at any level that feels right for you:
$4.14 — a small but meaningful way to show your Domes 414 pride
$41.40 — support the Domes + receive our new I 💚 the Domes sticker
$414 — receive an annual membership for yourself or to give as a gift!
If the Domes mean something iconic to you, join Milwaukee in donating today!
Join the Celebration at the Domes on April 14
414 Day at the Domes is more than a giving day, it’s a celebration!
Experience the Domes with $4.14 admission all day (9 a.m. – 8 p.m., last admission at 7:30 p.m.), plus an evening that brings the energy of the city under the glass:
- Tropical Dome takeover — DJ Lucas Alamo sets the vibe with ambient grooves from 5–7:30 p.m.
- Live music under the glass — a performance in the Show Dome from 6:30–7:30 p.m.
- A cocktail made for Milwaukee — crafted by Zilli Hospitality, with bar and light bites available
- Free 414 stickers — exclusive to the evening, available 5–8 p.m. while supplies last
All entertainment is included with admission.
Come for the cause.
Stay for the experience.
Celebrate the Domes and the city they define.
Community Photos & Stories
“Ten years ago … in the tropical dome, my partner asking me to marry him! It was my first time visiting the Domes and I will never forget it– or our wedding there a few years later! 🩵🩵” – Hannah S.
“One of my first memories ever! Just looking up at all the leaves! Feeling the humidity! Feeling content and belonging! The Domes have been a part of me since the beginning!” – John S.
“My mom taking my brother and I there when we were small children! She’s always loved the Domes and now we take my daughter there together. Multigenerational love for the Domes!” – Megan C.
