PLan to Visit the Domes?
Discover summer’s brightest showcase as the Show Dome becomes a glowing gallery of color and reflection. Glass Under Glass features more than a dozen stained-glass and hand-painted artworks set within a vibrant horticultural display of coleus, petunias, vinca, lantana and more. This immersive garden installation transforms the dome into a living kaleidoscope of summer color and light. Experience the season’s brilliance; visit the Show Dome this summer and let art and nature inspire your senses.
The exhibition will run from June 6th through September 7th, 2026.
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:
- On June 24th from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. the Milwaukee Domes Alliance will host Summer Flower Fest, a family-friendly whimsical event dedicated to pollinators. This day will include activities, crafts, games, a themed snack, a take-home activity, gift shop discounts, and, of course, our fantastic plant collection! Cost of attendance for this event is $10 and does not include admission to the Domes for non-members of the Milwaukee Domes Alliance. As always, Milwaukee Domes Alliance members get into the Domes for free! Register for Summer Flower Fest here: Summer Flower Fest: A Family Fun Fest! – Milwaukee Domes Alliance.
- SPARK! at the Domes is a program that provides older adults with memory challenges and their caregivers nature-based activities and experiences at Milwaukee’s most beautiful indoor setting. SPARK! at the Domes is free to those experiencing memory loss and their caregivers, each session is 1.5 hours. For SPARK! at the Domes dates and more information on other Older Adult Programs visit Domes Adult Education Milwaukee | Milwaukee Domes Alliance.
- 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.
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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.
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