PLan to Visit the Domes?
As a newly appointed Bee Ambassador, you’ll journey through the Show Dome from April 4th – May 25th, 2026 to meet the endangered Rusty Patched Bumblebee and other native Wisconsin bees. Discover the vital role these pollinators play in giving life to the gardens and ecosystems in a floral backdrop of hydrangeas, tulips, daffodils, and lilies. Deepen your understanding of how to help these essential creatures thrive in your own backyard. Step into their world and find that you’ve “pollen” in love with bees!
What you need to know when you plan TO visit the domes: PRICE INCREASE
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- Milwaukee County Residents:
- Adult: $9.00
- Junior (3-12), Senior (60+), Student, Military: $6.00
- Children (2 & under): Free
- Non-Residents:
- Adult, Senior (60+) : $10.00
- Junior (3-12), Student, Military: $6.00
- Children (2 & under): Free
- Milwaukee County Residents:
- Special Discount: Enjoy $5 admission for all on the last Thursday of every month, part of Milwaukee County’s discount days.
Visit the Domes during these 2026 Hours:
- Mondays through Fridays 9am to 5pm
- Saturdays and Sundays 9am to 4pm
- NOW OPEN ON TUESDAYS
- Last admission is 1 hour before closing time.
Visit the Domes during these 2026 Special Events:
- April 14: As part of 414 Day festivities, Mitchell Park Domes invites the community to enjoy $4.14 admission all day and extended hours from 5:00–8:00 p.m. The celebration will feature live music by Latin Sound System, concessions available for purchase presented by Zilli Hospitality, and free 414-exclusive stickers available from 5:00–8:00 p.m. while supplies last. Hours are 9am to 8pm, with last admission at 7:30. All entertainment is included in the 414 price.
- April 25 & 26: Art in the Green. Milwaukee Domes Alliance presents one of Milwaukee’s most popular art festivals, with two days of art, food, and fun under glass. More than two dozen local and regional artists show and sell their jewelry, ceramics, paintings, and woodwork. The festival includes food vendors and live music throughout the Domes. Hours both days are 9am to 4pm. Milwaukeedomes.org
- May 10: Mother’s Day at the Domes is a Milwaukee Tradition. Honor your mom by bringing her to Milwaukee’s indoor gardens. The first 100 mothers to visit the Gift Shop will receive a free flower, courtesy of Milwaukee Domes Alliance. Free limited-edition stickers to the first 200 moms. Hours are 9am to 4pm, with last admission at 3:00.
- Join in for Free Sticker Wednesday every week to collect exclusive, limited-edition stickers that celebrate the unique themes of the exhibits, available while supplies last!
- Enjoy $5 admission for all guests on the last Thursday of each month, as part of Milwaukee County’s monthly Discount Days.
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And to reminisce from when we attended in January 2018 to the opening weekend of the Railroad to Wonderland, it was so warm (40 degrees) that waiting outside in line felt amazing. (It really did!) How often can you hang out outside in January with no winter jacket and feel the sun shining down on you?
But inside felt even better! We started with the Show Dome which was decked out for the winter train show. The theme was Railroad to Wonderland. My kiddos loved reading the chapters from Alice in Wonderland as we walked around the round room, decorated with all sorts of scenes from the classic tale. 
We moved on to the Desert Dome next, where of course we checked on my oldest’s favorite lizard. We grabbed a scavenger hunt sheet for this Dome and began our hunt, checking off the items down the list as we found them. Another great idea is playing I Spy with your kiddos throughout the Domes.
My personal favorite dome is the Tropical Dome as I am usually always cold. The thermometer said it was only 72 degrees in the room, but with the humidity so high, it felt like I had been transported to a tropical oasis, a rain forest far away from Milwaukee, WI. Plus, the plants and trees inside here are just gorgeous! My kiddos love to stop on the bridge and watch the Koi fish swimming back and forth. Back and forth.
If you are looking for some educational, gorgeous fun with the kids, we highly suggest a visit to the Mitchell Park Domes. They have many special events going on through the year. The hours of The Domes are Monday through Friday: 9:00 am until 5:00 pm and Saturday and Sunday 9:00 am until 4:00 pm. For admission rates, please visit their website.
#KnowBeforeYouGo
- We allocated about an hour to explore and visit the Domes.
Madi took her little ones on a sunny, Friday morning in March and enjoyed the peacefulness of the Show Dome.
See some of our DOMES FUN!
