PLan to Visit the Domes?
What you need to know when you plan TO visit the domes:
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- Milwaukee County Residents:
- Adult: $8.00
- Junior (3-12), Senior (60+), Student, Military: $6.00
- Children (2 & under): Free
- Non-Residents:
- Adult, Senior (60+) : $9.00
- 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 2025 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 2025 Special Events:
- All Scale Train Show Exhibit: on February 1 and 2, from 9am to 4pm. This weekend event features a wide array of exhibits and unique train layouts displaying all types and sizes of collectible model trains! It’s a must-see for train enthusiasts and families alike and is included with regular admission.
- Winter Silhouettes Bonsai Show: February 23, from 9am to 4pm. This exhibit of miniature deciduous trees – including maples, ginkgos and swamp cypresses – is presented by Milwaukee Bonsai Society.
- Steam Punk Faire: March 29, from 9am to 4pm. Celebrate an alternate past at this gadget-filled garden party with a sci-fi twist! Gardens & Gears features creative artists and makers of objects inspired by technology, metal, and the Victorian era. The faire is included with regular admission.
- Join in for Free Sticker Wednesday every week to collect exclusive, limited-edition stickers that celebrate the unique themes of our exhibits, available while supplies last!
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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.
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- 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!
