Marquette University, Milwaukee

#224 among attractions in Milwaukee

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Marquette University is a private Jesuit research university in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Established by the Society of Jesus as Marquette College on August 28, 1881, it was founded by John Martin Henni, the first Bishop of the diocese of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 43°2'19"N, 87°55'49"W

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Marquette University – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Milwaukee Public Museum, BMO Harris Bradley Center, UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena, Pabst Mansion.

0.5 miE
Museum, History museum, Natural history museum
Milwaukee Public Museum, Milwaukee
12 min walk • The Milwaukee Public Museum stands as a beacon of knowledge and exploration in the heart of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This revered institution offers a window into the natural and cultural worlds, with extensive collections that span across various fields of study...
0.7 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
BMO Harris Bradley Center, Milwaukee
20 min walk • The BMO Harris Bradley Center, once a prominent arena in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, served as a hub for sports, concerts, and various entertainment events for nearly three decades. Inaugurated in 1988, this multi-purpose facility was home to the NBA's Milwaukee Bucks, the...
0.7 miE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena, Milwaukee
19 min walk • The UW–Milwaukee Panther Arena is an indoor arena located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The arena, which seats as many as 12,700 people and offers 41,700 square feet of floor space, is part of a larger downtown campus, that includes the Milwaukee Theatre and Wisconsin Center.
0.4 miW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Pabst Mansion, Milwaukee
10 min walk • The Pabst Mansion is a grand Flemish Renaissance Revival-styled house built in 1892 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA for Captain Frederick Pabst, founder of the Pabst Brewing Company.
0.7 miNE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Miller High Life Theatre, Milwaukee
17 min walk • Miller High Life Theatre is a theatre located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The building was extensively renovated between 2001 and 2003, at which point its name changed to the Milwaukee Theatre.
~1660 ftE
Hiking, Intersection, Hiking trail
Marquette Interchange, Milwaukee
8 min walk • The Marquette Interchange is a major freeway interchange in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin, located near Marquette University where Interstate 43, I-94, and I-794 meet.
~840 ftSE
Museum, Art museum
Haggerty Museum of Art, Milwaukee
5 min walk • The Patrick and Beatrice Haggerty Museum of Art, sometimes referred to simply as "the Haggerty", is located at 13th and Clybourn Streets on the campus of Marquette University in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. The museum opened in 1984 following a university collaborative effort that was chaired by professor Curtis L.
~810 ftE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Spiritual
Gesu Church, Milwaukee
4 min walk • Gesu Church is a Jesuit parish of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Milwaukee located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and was designated a Milwaukee Landmark in 1975.
~410 ftSW
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Architecture
St. Joan of Arc Chapel, Milwaukee
2 min walk • St. Joan of Arc Chapel is a Roman Catholic chapel today located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, on the campus of Marquette University, in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee.
0.6 miS
Nightlife, Casino, Gambling
Potawatomi Hotel & Casino, Milwaukee
17 min walk • Potawatomi Hotel & Casino, formerly Potawatomi Bingo Casino, is a Native American casino in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, owned and operated by the Forest County Potawatomi Community. It first opened its doors March 7, 1991.
0.7 miW
Nightlife, Music and shows, Bars and clubs
The Rave/Eagles Club, Milwaukee
17 min walk • The Rave/Eagles Club is a concert venue and landmark in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Marquette University?

Nearby attractions include Marquette University, Milwaukee (2 min walk), St. Joan of Arc Chapel, Milwaukee (2 min walk), Gesu Church, Milwaukee (4 min walk), Haggerty Museum of Art, Milwaukee (5 min walk).

How to get to Marquette University by public transport?

The nearest stations to Marquette University:

Bus

FlixBus Milwaukee • Lines: 2511 (16 min walk)
Milwaukee Greyhound Station (18 min walk)

Train

Milwaukee (19 min walk)

Tram

Intermodal Station • Lines: M (19 min walk)
Saint Paul at Plankinton • Lines: M (25 min walk)