About Milwaukee Art Museum

The Milwaukee Art Museum collects and preserves art, presenting it to the community as a vital source of inspiration and education.
To do so, we:
• Safeguard and preserve works of art in the Collection (including our magnificent building) and carry out scholarly research;
• Acquire works of art in all media, particularly in areas of Collection strengths;
• Present the Collection, feature exhibitions, and public programs in ways that inform, stimulate, and entertain a broad and diverse audience, while reserving spaces for quiet contemplation;
• Educate our audience—particularly the young—to appreciate the creative process and the power of innovative ideas;
• Contribute, as the icon of the city, to making Milwaukee and the region a better place to live and work by providing a gathering place for people to experience culture events and the exchange of ideas.
The audiences we serve are predominantly from our local communities and surrounding areas. They deserve the best we can provide. By pursuing excellence in everything we do, we will also grow our national and international reputation and reach.