The entire community can visit Discovery World for free Oct. 3 and 4 as the Greater Milwaukee Foundation presents its centennial Gift to the Community for October. This “Weekend on the Water” includes free admission to the interactive science and technology center, all exhibits and shows, plus special programming for guests of all ages.
Where: Discovery World, 500 N. Harbor Dr., Milwaukee, WI 53202
Date: Saturday, Oct. 3, and Sunday, Oct. 4
Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Directions | Parking information
The weekend of complimentary access includes regularly scheduled shows as well as the following special programming. For a complete program schedule, visit the Discovery World website.
Kohl’s Design It! Experiences
Kohl’s Design It! Lab
Location: Kohl’s Design It! Lab
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Vacuum Form Aquariums
Location: Reiman Aquarium
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Vacuum Formed Lake Michigan Coloring Fun
Location: Tent
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Freshwater Experience
UWM onsite demonstrations
Location: Freshwater Lab
10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Saturday only
Discovery World onsite demonstrations
Location: Freshwater Lab
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday only
Sailing Vessel (S/V) Denis Sullivan Deck Tours
Location: East Dock
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
R/V Neeskay Tours
Explore UWM’s School of Freshwater Research Vessel
Location: Dock
10 a.m. – 4.p.m. Saturday only
Brady Giveaway
Join experts from the Brady Intelligent Products Lab to screen print blowing leaf window clings that change colors in different temperatures – just in time to match our autumn foliage!
Location: Promenade
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Invasive Species Cart
Learn about these pesky creatures!
Location: Between sky bridge stairwell elevators
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Science Saturday
Join us for these outdoor science experiences so big (and sometimes dangerous) that we can’t do them inside!
Location: Posner Park (Innovation Theater if inclement weather)
Saturday only. For a complete program schedule with times, visit the Discovery World website.
Dr. Discovero presents: The Magic of Science
Explore mystifying illusions of color, sound, and light with simple scientific concepts
Location: Innovation Theater
Saturday only. For a complete program schedule with times, visit the Discovery World website.
Movies in the Innovation and Digital Theater
Location: Innovation Theater and Digital Theater
For a complete program schedule with times, visit the Discovery World website.
Web: http://www.discoveryworld.org/events/greater-milwaukee-foundation-free-weekend/
Phone: 414.765.9966
Discovery World expects extremely limited parking on this weekend. If the parking garage is at capacity, Discovery World strongly recommends parking at either the O’Donnell Park Structure, U.S. Bank, or Lake Lot (located across from the Summerfest Grounds). Please note all parking rates apply at each individual garage.
The AIDS Walk Wisconsin & 5K Run will also be taking place on October 3rd. Listed below is a schedule of when vehicle access into Discovery World will be restricted.
10:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Run
12:30 p.m. – 1 p.m. Walk
Discovery World is a science and technology center that is fun for the whole family! The 120,000-square foot facility includes interactive exhibits, the Reiman Aquarium, movies in the Digital Theater, learning labs, live theater shows, and more! You’ll find fun and educational experiences for all ages during your visit to Discovery World. Come and explore!
