Marcus Center, Milwaukee

Name: Marcus Center
Address: 929 N Water St, Milwaukee, 53202-3122, United States
Telephone: +1 414-273-7121

#31 among attractions in Milwaukee

Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts

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Facts and practical information

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. It is located at 829 North Water Street, at the intersection of State Street in downtown Milwaukee, and is owned by Milwaukee County. ()

Coordinates: 43°2'34"N, 87°54'42"W

Address

929 N Water StDowntown Milwaukee (Juneau Town)Milwaukee 53202-3122 United States

Contact

+1 414-273-7121

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Day trips

Marcus Center – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Milwaukee Public Market, BMO Harris Bradley Center, The Shops of Grand Avenue, UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena.

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Shopping, Flea market, Market
Milwaukee Public Market, Milwaukee
15 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Wisconsin's largest city, the Milwaukee Public Market is a vibrant fresh food emporium that has become a beloved institution for both locals and tourists alike. This bustling marketplace, located in the historic Third Ward neighborhood, offers...
~1520 ftW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
BMO Harris Bradley Center, Milwaukee
8 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...
~1850 ftS
Shopping, Shopping centre
The Shops of Grand Avenue, Milwaukee
9 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.
~1430 ftW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena, Milwaukee
7 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.
~1060 ftW
Music venue
Turner Hall Ballroom, Milwaukee
6 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.
~730 ftSE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Music venue
Pabst Theater, Milwaukee
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0.4 miE
Church, Neo-baroque architecture
Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, Milwaukee
11 min walk • The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist is the episcopal see of the Catholic Archdiocese of Milwaukee in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The building itself is in German Renaissance Revival style, built in 1847, with changes after several fires.
~1790 ftE
Park, Sacred and religious sites, Playground
Cathedral Square Park, Milwaukee
9 min walk • Cathedral Square Park is a small urban Milwaukee County Park in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US, located to the west of the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist. The park only takes the name of the nearby cathedral, with the Archdiocese of Milwaukee holding no ownership of the site.
~1770 ftW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Miller High Life Theatre, Milwaukee
9 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.
~620 ftSE
Historic city hall built in 19th century
Milwaukee City Hall, Milwaukee
4 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.
~310 ftW
Harbor, Boat tours, Outdoor activities
Milwaukee Riverwalk, Milwaukee
2 min walk • The Milwaukee Riverwalk is a continuous pedestrian walkway along the Milwaukee River in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Marcus Center open?

Marcus Center is open:

Monday 11:30 am - 9 pm
Tuesday 11:30 am - 9 pm
Wednesday 11:30 am - 9 pm
Thursday 11:30 am - 9 pm
Friday 11:30 am - 9 pm
Saturday 12 pm - 9 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Marcus Center?

Nearby attractions include Milwaukee Riverwalk, Milwaukee (2 min walk), Milwaukee City Hall, Milwaukee (4 min walk), Milwaukee Repertory Theater, Milwaukee (4 min walk), Pabst Theater, Milwaukee (4 min walk).

How to get to Marcus Center by public transport?

The nearest stations to Marcus Center:

Tram

City Hall • Lines: M (6 min walk)
Cathedral Square • Lines: M (9 min walk)

Bus

FlixBus Milwaukee • Lines: 2511 (11 min walk)
Milwaukee Greyhound Station (18 min walk)

Train

Milwaukee (17 min walk)