414 Day at the Domes
2026-04-14 09:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Mitchell Park Domes
414 Day: As part of 414 Day festivities, Milwaukee Domes Alliance invites you to the Mitchell Park Domes to enjoy $4.14 admission all day and extended hours from 5 to 8 p.m.
The celebration features live music by Latin Sound System, concessions for purchase presented by Zilli Hospitality, and free 414-exclusive stickers available from 5 to 8 p.m. while supplies last. All entertainment is included in the 4.14 price.

April 14th: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Support the Domes during our 414 Giving Day by visiting the Giving Day webpage here: https://milwaukeedomes.org/414-day/

Storytime at the Domes
2026-04-15 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-04-22 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-05-13 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-05-20 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-06-10 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-06-17 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-07-08 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-07-15 10:00 - 10:30 and 1 more date | Mitchell Park Domes
Milwaukee Domes Alliance hosts storytime every Wednesday. Join us for bilingual (Spanish/English) storytime the last Wednesday of the month! No pre-registration required.
Cost: Included with admission; Free to Milwaukee Domes Alliance members (become a member)

SPARK! Program
2026-04-21 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-05-19 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-06-16 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-06-17 13:30 - 15:00, 2026-07-21 10:00 - 11:30
SPARK! at The Domes is a program that provides older adults with memory challenges and their caregivers nature-based activities and experiences at Milwaukee’s most beautiful indoor setting: the Mitchell Park Domes.
SPARK! at The Domes is available at no cost to those experiencing memory loss and their caregivers. Each session is 1.5 hours.
Guests are encouraged to participate each month (or as often as possible), with new activities and themes offered at each session. Come learn about music, plants and nature — and share your memories of The Domes.
Cost: Free for anyone experiencing memory loss and their caregivers (pre-registration is required)
Location: Mitchell Park Domes Lobby
Submit Interest Form Here
If you prefer to speak with someone about the SPARK! at The Domes Program, please call (414) 257-5600.

Art in the Green
2026-04-25 - 2026-04-26 | Mitchell Park Domes
Welcome to Milwaukee’s favorite indoor art festival!
Dates: Saturday–Sunday, April 25–26, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Mitchell Park Domes, Milwaukee, WI
Tickets Available Here

Art in the Green, one of Milwaukee’s most popular art festivals, brings two days of art, food, and fun to the Mitchell Park Domes. This event hosts more than two dozen regional and local artists inside our one-of-a-kind venue! Discover woodwork, jewelry, paintings, ceramics, and many other mediums. The festival includes food vendors and live music throughout the Domes.
Come and enjoy a variety of artwork for sale from local artists and our living museum as you stroll with a smoothie, coffee, or cocktail in hand.
Admission is FREE for Milwaukee Domes Alliance members, and no advance tickets are necessary (just show up with your membership card and ID). Memberships provide entrance to the Domes for 12 months and start at just $30! Become a member.

Thank you to our 2026 sponsor:

Attention Vendors: Interested in either participating as a food vendor or performer? Contact Holly for more information at HBrockman@milwaukeedomes.org!
Attention Artists: Artist applications are now closed. Thank you to all that applied!

Bilingual Storytime at the Domes
2026-04-29 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-05-27 10:00 - 10:30 | Mitchell Park Domes

Wacky First Wednesdays
2026-05-06 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-06-03 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-07-01 10:00 - 10:30 | Mitchell Park Domes
Join the Milwaukee Domes Alliance as we explore all things that frolic and fly! Join us in the Domes lobby on the first Wednesday of each month. Monthly themes relate to our current or upcoming Show Dome theme, plants, wellness and the great outdoors. No pre-registration required.
Cost: Included with admission; Free to Milwaukee Domes Alliance members (become a member)

Mother's Day at the Domes
2026-05-10 09:00 - 16:00 | Mitchell Park Domes
Celebrate Mother’s Day at the Domes! Our Spring Show: “BEES!” is all the buzz in the show dome (note: there are no live bees in the show area)

Special guest: Dr. Chelsea Cook (“Queen Bee”)

Live observation hive + hands-on materials available 10 AM – 1 PM

On-site experience: Fruition’s pop-up café (coffee + baked goods)

The first 200 moms receive a commemorative sticker. First 100 moms at the Gift Shop receive a free carnation!

Yoga at the Domes (SOLD OUT)
2026-05-13 17:00 - 20:00 | Mitchell Park Domes
Join County Executive Crowley for an all-abilities yoga class, led by Joanna Brooks, owner of Embody Yoga, paired with a restorative sound healing session with Camille Mays. Afterward, attendees are welcome to explore the Domes. Registration required. Attendees should bring their own yoga mat and water.
Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Doors Open: 5 p.m. | Class Begins: 6 p.m. | Explore the Domes: 7 – 8 p.m.
Location: Mitchell Parks Domes
524 S Layton Blvd
Milwaukee, WI 53215

Early Closure
2026-05-25 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-19 09:00 - 16:00
Special holiday hours: 9:00AM-4:00PM. Last admission one hour before close.

Show Dome Closed for Installation
2026-05-26 - 2026-06-05
From 5/26/26-6/5/26 the Show Dome will be closed for installation of our Summer Show. The Desert and Tropical Domes will remain open.

Summer Show Dome Theme: Glass Under Glass
2026-06-06 - 2026-09-07
Discover summer’s brightest showcase as the Show Dome becomes a glowing gallery of color and reflection. Glass Under Glass features more than a dozen stained-glass and hand-painted artworks set within a vibrant horticultural display of coleus, petunias, vinca, lantana and more. This immersive garden installation transforms the dome into a living kaleidoscope of summer color and light. Experience the season’s brilliance- visit the Show Dome this summer and let art and nature inspire your senses.

Growing & Thriving Workshop
2026-06-11 13:00 - 15:00
Register here
In this program, participants will experience programming that will engage their senses with the beauty of plants and the nostalgia of the Domes. The participant and their guest will learn about and explore the history of the Domes and its world-class plant collection, as well as acquire new skills in plant husbandry and propagation. During the workshop, all attendees will choose a plant from the gift shop, repot their new plant, and take it home with instructions for care. Interpretive Educator, Pete Stobie, will teach houseplant skills related to watering and humidity, choosing soil, repotting, light requirements, and more.
Interactive workshop includes: Domes History and houseplant care. Participants will also take a tour of either the Tropical Dome OR the Show Dome.
The Growing and Thriving Program is generously funded by Bader Philanthropies.
Location: Mitchell Park Domes Education Center
Cost: Free for Milwaukee-area residents who are 60 or older plus one guest (pre-registration is required). If you are bringing a guest, please be sure to register for that person when you register for yourself. Participants should not attend more than one Growing and Thriving program per calendar year.
MDA Media/Photo Release Policy: Photos and other media taken during the class may be used for marketing purposes. By purchasing a workshop registration, you are consenting to this policy. Please email us if we may not use photos in our marketing efforts.
MDA Adult Education Workshops Cancellation and Refund Policy: Growing and Thriving is a free workshop. Please let us know if you can no longer attend the workshop as soon as possible, so we can open tickets up to others.
Interested in becoming a member?

Summer Flower Fest: A Family Fun Fest!
2026-06-24 09:00 - 12:00
Register here *This activity does not include admission to the Domes; for all non-members, admission will need to be purchased separately upon arrival for*
The kids are out for summer break! Now what?
Join us for a unique and exciting event, FLOWER FEST, where you can enter a whimsical, floral world of bright colors and scents, and enjoy the plants of The Domes. Get ready for a morning filled with fun activities inspired by our pollinator friends!
Come see and discover more about tropical frogs like dart frogs, tree frogs, and glass frogs with Rainforest Rick! Look up close at the transparent bellies of the glass frogs (an adaptation that makes their frog shapes be less visible to predators), which allows you to see the heartbeating and intestines churning! Neat! The monarchs are emerging from their chrysalises and are on full display, before they release these vital pollinators back into the wild.
Date: Wednesday June 24, 2026
Time: 9:00:00 AM – Central Standard Time – 12:00pm
Location: Mitchell Park Domes Education Center and Lobby
DESCRIPTION:
Join the Milwaukee Domes Alliance (MDA) as we celebrate all things that frolic and fly! June is Pollinator Month. Pollinators are more than just bees and butterflies: moths, bats, flies, hummingbirds, even lemurs are important for successful seed and fruit production. Come learn more and celebrate with us!
Complete your list of activities to receive a prize!
These include activities, crafts, games, a themed snack, a take-home activity, gift shop discount, and, of course, our fantastic plant collection!
Dress in your brightest colors!
Our Family Fun Fests will take place annually during Milwaukee Public Schools’ winter break, spring break, and summer break. This program is perfect for ages 3-8, but is great fun for all ages.
Please note: Entry to the Mitchell Park Domes is NOT included. This is an additional activity that may be purchased in addition to general Domes admission. As always, Milwaukee Domes Alliance members get into the Domes for free!
For more information on membership, visit: www.MilwaukeeDomes.org/membership
Once you enter the Domes, head to the check in table to pick up your Quest Kit.
Join us anytime between 9AM-12PM. A special program will take place in the lobby at 10:30AM!
This is not a drop-off activity. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times at The Domes.
Cost:

Quest Kit: $10
Neighbor Quest Kit (53215 Zip Code): $5 *This is a special discount for families living in the Domes’ adjacent neighborhoods. Please include your zip code when purchasing.

Each purchase includes a kit (one per child) and access to Education Center activities. Kits are available in both English and Spanish!
Each activity kit includes:

Access to Education Center activities (closed during the program to general admission visitors)
Additional special pollinator-inspired activities in the Education Center
Build your own flower crown – perfect for queens and kings of nature
A plant scavenger hunt in the Domes
An educator-guided program in the lobby
A take-home activity
A discount in the gift shop
A themed snack… with honey!

MDA Media/Photo Release Policy: Photos and other media taken during the program may be used for marketing purposes. By purchasing a workshop or program registration, you are consenting to this policy. Please email if we may not use photos in our marketing efforts.
MDA Education Workshops Cancellation and Refund Policy: No refunds will be given for this program.
MDA Media/Photo Release Policy: Photos and other media taken during the class may be used for marketing purposes. By purchasing a workshop or program registration, you are consenting to this policy. Please email if we may not use photos in our marketing efforts.
MDA Education Workshops Cancellation and Refund Policy: No refunds will be given for this program.

Descripción:
ESTIVAL DE FLORES: ¡Un Programa Familiar Divertido!
BZZZ BZZZ! Milwaukee Domes Alliance los invita a disfrutar de un emocionante evento, FESTIVAL DE FLORES, donde podrán disfrutar de un mundo fantástico lleno de flores de colores brillantes y deliciosos perfumes y las plantas de Los Domos. Prepárense para una mañana llena de actividades divertidas inspiradas por nuestros amigos polinizadores.
Fecha: Miércoles, 24 de junio
Hora: 9:00am-12:00PM Hora Centro
Lugar: Centro Educativo de Mitchell Park
Atención: La entrada a Los Domos NO está incluida. Este programa es una actividad adicional que se puede comprar aparte de la entrada a Los Domos. Como siempre, ¡los miembros de Milwaukee Domes Alliance entran gratis!
¡Milwaukee Domes Alliance los invita a celebrar a todas las cosas que vuelan! Junio es el mes de los polinizadores. Los polinizadores son más que solo abejas y mariposas: polinillas, murciélagos, moscas, colibrís y hasta los monos son importantes para la exitosa producción de semillas y frutas ¡Vengan a aprender más y celebrar con nosotros!
¡Completen su lista de actividades y reciban un premio!
Esto incluye actividades, manualidades, juegos, bocadillos temáticos, actividad para el hogar, descuento en la tienda de regalos y, por supuesto, nuestra gran colección de plantas.
¡Vistanse con su ropa más colorida y brillante!
Nuestros eventos familiares se llevarán a cabo anualmente durante las vacaciones de invierno, primavera y verano de Milwaukee Public Schools. Este programa es perfecto para edades de 3 a 8 años, ¡pero lo puede disfrutar cualquier edad!
Para más información sobre una membresía, visite: www.MilwaukeeDomes.org/membership
Al entrar a Los Domos, diríjanse a la mesa de información para recoger su Kit de Aventura.
Visítenos en cualquier momento entre las 9AM-12PM. ¡Un programa especial se llevará a cabo en el vestíbulo a las 10:30AM!
Precio:

Kit de Aventura: $10
Kit de Aventura para residentes del código postal 53215: $5 *Este es un descuento especial para las familias que viven en los alrededores de los Domos. Por favor incluyan su código postal a la hora de comprar.

Cada compra incluye un Kit de Aventura (uno por menor) y acceso a las actividades en el Centro Educativo.
Cada Kit incluye:

Acceso a las actividades en el Centro Educativo (cerrado al público durante el programa)
Actividades adicionales inspiradas en los polinizadores en el Centro Educativo
Crear una corona de flores- ¡perfecto para las Reinas y Reyes de la naturaleza!
Una búsqueda de plantas en los domos
Un programa guiado por un docente en el vestíbulo
Una actividad para llevar a casa
Un descuento para la tienda de regalos
Un bocadillo temático… !Con miel¡

Esta no es una actividad independiente. Los menores deben estar acompañados por un adulto en todo momento en los Domos.
MDA Política de uso de foto y promoción: Las fotos y otros medios que se tomen durante la clase pueden ser usados para propósitos de promoción. Al comprar una inscripción a un taller, usted está de acuerdo con esta política. Por favor envíenos un correo electrónico si no autoriza el uso de su foto para promoción.
MDA Política de reembolso y cancelación para Talleres Educativos: No hay reembolso para este programa.

Growing & Thriving Workshop (SOLD OUT)
2026-07-02 13:00 - 15:00
Program is sold out, look for registration links for upcoming Growing & Thriving events coming soon!
In this program, participants will experience programming that will engage their senses with the beauty of plants and the nostalgia of the Domes. The participant and their guest will learn about and explore the history of the Domes and its world-class plant collection, as well as acquire new skills in plant husbandry and propagation. During the workshop, all attendees will choose a plant from the gift shop, repot their new plant, and take it home with instructions for care. Interpretive Educator, Pete Stobie, will teach houseplant skills related to watering and humidity, choosing soil, repotting, light requirements, and more.
Interactive workshop includes: Domes History and houseplant care. Participants will also take a tour of either the Tropical Dome OR the Show Dome.
The Growing and Thriving Program is generously funded by Bader Philanthropies.
Location: Mitchell Park Domes Education Center
Cost: Free for Milwaukee-area residents who are 60 or older plus one guest (pre-registration is required). If you are bringing a guest, please be sure to register for that person when you register for yourself. Participants should not attend more than one Growing and Thriving program per calendar year.
MDA Media/Photo Release Policy: Photos and other media taken during the class may be used for marketing purposes. By purchasing a workshop registration, you are consenting to this policy. Please email us if we may not use photos in our marketing efforts.
MDA Adult Education Workshops Cancellation and Refund Policy: Growing and Thriving is a free workshop. Please let us know if you can no longer attend the workshop as soon as possible, so we can open tickets up to others.
Interested in becoming a member?
