Milwaukee County War Memorial Center, Milwaukee

Name: Milwaukee County War Memorial Center
Address: 750 N Lincoln Memorial Dr, Milwaukee, 53202-4018, United States
Telephone: +1 414-273-5533

#37 among attractions in Milwaukee

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The Milwaukee County War Memorial is a memorial building located on Lake Michigan in Milwaukee, WI. It was designed by architect Eero Saarinen. Construction began in 1955 and the building was dedicated on Veterans Day in 1957. ()

Established: 11 November 1957 (66 years ago)Coordinates: 43°2'26"N, 87°53'50"W

Address

750 N Lincoln Memorial DrLake ParkMilwaukee 53202-4018 United States

Contact

+1 414-273-5533

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Milwaukee County War Memorial Center – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Milwaukee Art Museum, Milwaukee Public Market, Betty Brinn Children's Museum, Discovery World.

~200 ftSE
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Milwaukee County War Memorial Center open?

Milwaukee County War Memorial Center is open:

Monday 9 am - 8 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 8 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 8 pm
Thursday 9 am - 8 pm
Friday 9 am - 8 pm
Saturday 9 am - 8 pm
Sunday 9 am - 8 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Milwaukee County War Memorial Center?

Nearby attractions include Milwaukee Art Museum, Milwaukee (1 min walk), Reiman Bridge, Milwaukee (3 min walk), Juneau Park, Milwaukee (5 min walk), University Club Tower, Milwaukee (5 min walk).

How to get to Milwaukee County War Memorial Center by public transport?

The nearest stations to Milwaukee County War Memorial Center:

Tram

Cathedral Square • Lines: M (11 min walk)
Stop (12 min walk)

Bus

FlixBus Milwaukee • Lines: 2511 (28 min walk)
Milwaukee Greyhound Station (29 min walk)

Train

Milwaukee (28 min walk)