BMO Harris Bradley Center, Milwaukee

Name: BMO Harris Bradley Center
Address: Milwaukee, United States
Telephone: +1 414-227-0400

#4 among attractions in Milwaukee

Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums, Basketball

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Facts and practical information

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 AHL's Milwaukee Admirals, and the Marquette University men's basketball team.

Designed to offer a versatile space for a wide range of events, the BMO Harris Bradley Center featured a seating capacity that could accommodate approximately 20,000 spectators for basketball games and concerts. With its modern amenities and comfortable seating, the arena was a favorite destination for both locals and tourists looking to catch a high-energy basketball game or a performance by top-tier musicians and entertainers.

The arena was named in honor of Jane Bradley Pettit, a philanthropist who donated $90 million to construct the facility in memory of her late father, Harry Lynde Bradley of the Allen-Bradley Company. Over the years, the BMO Harris Bradley Center became an integral part of Milwaukee's cultural landscape and contributed to the city's reputation as a vibrant center for sports and entertainment.

Visitors to the BMO Harris Bradley Center often praised the arena for its accessibility and the variety of food and beverage options available during events. Its downtown location made it an easy addition to any Milwaukee itinerary, with numerous restaurants, bars, and hotels in close proximity.

Alternative names: Capacity: 18.6 thous.Coordinates: 43°2'37"N, 87°55'2"W

Address

Downtown Milwaukee (Kilbourn Town)Milwaukee United States

Contact

+1 414-227-0400

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Day trips

BMO Harris Bradley Center – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Milwaukee Public Museum, The Shops of Grand Avenue, UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena, Turner Hall Ballroom.

~1560 ftSW
Museum, History museum, Natural history museum
Milwaukee Public Museum, Milwaukee
8 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...
0.4 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
The Shops of Grand Avenue, Milwaukee
11 min walk • The Avenue is an urban shopping plaza currently under renovation that spans three city blocks in the downtown neighborhood of Westown in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
~520 ftS
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena, Milwaukee
3 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.
~490 ftE
Music venue
Turner Hall Ballroom, Milwaukee
3 min walk • Turner Hall is a historic athletic club facility at 1034 North 4th Street in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Named using the German "Turnen", meaning gymnastics or physical fitness, it is significant for its association with the American Turners, a German-American athletic, cultural, and political association.
0.4 miSE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Music venue
Pabst Theater, Milwaukee
10 min walk • The Pabst Theater is an indoor performance and concert venue and landmark of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. Colloquially known as "the Pabst", the theater hosts about 100 events per year.
~1520 ftE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Marcus Center, Milwaukee
8 min walk • The Marcus Center for the Performing Arts is a performing arts center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. It serves as the home of the Florentine Opera, Milwaukee Ballet, First Stage Children's Theater and other local arts organizations, and was also the home of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra from 1969 until 2020.
~570 ftSW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Miller High Life Theatre, Milwaukee
3 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.
0.4 miE
Historic city hall built in 19th century
Milwaukee City Hall, Milwaukee
11 min walk • The Milwaukee City Hall is in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. It was finished in 1895, and was Milwaukee's tallest building until completion of the First Wisconsin Center in 1973.
~1210 ftE
Harbor, Boat tours, Outdoor activities
Milwaukee Riverwalk, Milwaukee
6 min walk • The Milwaukee Riverwalk is a continuous pedestrian walkway along the Milwaukee River in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
0.4 miNW
Church
Saint John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Milwaukee
11 min walk • St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church is a Gothic Revival-styled church built in 1889 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin by a congregation with German roots. In 1992, the church and associated buildings were listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is also designated a Milwaukee Landmark.
0.5 miSE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Riverside Theater, Milwaukee
12 min walk • Riverside Theater is a concert hall located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The venue seats 2,450 people and hosts many different recording artists and shows. It is leased by the Pabst Theater Foundation.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is BMO Harris Bradley Center open?

BMO Harris Bradley Center is open:

Monday 9 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday 12 pm - 4 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to BMO Harris Bradley Center?

Nearby attractions include Turner Hall Ballroom, Milwaukee (3 min walk), Wisconsin Athletic Walk of Fame, Milwaukee (3 min walk), Miller High Life Theatre, Milwaukee (3 min walk), The Moderne, Milwaukee (5 min walk).

How to get to BMO Harris Bradley Center by public transport?

The nearest stations to BMO Harris Bradley Center:

Bus

FlixBus Milwaukee • Lines: 2511 (7 min walk)
Milwaukee Greyhound Station (17 min walk)

Tram

City Hall • Lines: M (14 min walk)
Intermodal Station • Lines: M (16 min walk)

Train

Milwaukee (17 min walk)