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Museums & History

Take the saying "you learn something new every day" to heart with Brookfield and the greater Milwaukee area's many museums. Step back in time with a visit to the historic Dousman Stagecoach Inn. Relive Old World Wisconsin when waves of immigrants came in search of a better life in the late 19th century. Tour Pabst Mansion and Ten Chimneys Estates. Or, walk Milwaukee's historic neighborhoods. Start your learning experience by selecting from the list of historic attractions below, and make plans to stay and play in Brookfield.

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America's Black Holocaust Museum
Only museum in the US dedicated to educating visitors of the period beginning with the capture of millions of Africans for sale as slaves.
2233 N. 4th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 264-2500

Art Asia Gallery
Art, artifacts, accents, jewelry, ethnic clothing, furniture, antiques & architectural finds from China, Tibet, Nepal & Mongolia.
159 North Broadway Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53202
(414) 220-4292

Basilica of Saint Josaphat
Built in 1901, Vatican artists and Polish craftsmen patterned it after the St. Peter Basilica in Rome.
2333 South Sixth St.
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 645-5623

Bast Bell Museum
Come and see the Midwest's one and only awesome collection of more than 5,000 Bells from around the world! You will be in awe over this amazing collection. Three historical gems - the Sila Lydia Bast Bell Museum, the Christ Church Museum and the half-timber shoemaker shop are availble for you to tour. April to November 1 Wednesday Through Sunday 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm /reservations required. 262-628-3170
Hwy 41/45 to Hwy 165 East (Holy Hill Roa
Germantown, WI 53022
(262) 628-3170

Brookdale Village
Historical Brookdale Village - four buildings full of antiques, furniture, collectibles. Open April-Nov Wed-Sun 10am-4pm
W305S4095 Brookhill Rd
Waukesha, WI 53189
(262) 548-0056

Dousman Stagecoach Inn

Step back in time when you visit the historic Dousman Stagecoach Inn. Built in 1843, the Inn is filled with antiques from 1847 -1872. Guided tours given the first and third Sunday of the month from 1 to 4 pm through October.

1075 N. Pilgrim Parkway
Brookfield, WI 53005
(262) 782-4057

Elmbrook Church - Bethlehem Marketplace

 Held every three years, Elmbrook has hosted Bethlehem Marketplace, believed to be one of the largest living nativity productions in the United States.

777 Barker Rd
Brookfield , WI 53045
(262) 786-7051

Harley-Davidson Museum
Opened in 2008, the 20-acre museum brings together legendary motorcycles, stories of riders and 105 years of tradition.
400 Canal Street
Milwaukee, WI 53201
(877) 436-8738

Historic Milwaukee Walking Tours
Join Historic Milwaukee's trained guides on one of the many tours. Learn about Milwaukee's colorful history and neighborhoods. Call for more information.
828 N. Broadway, Suite 110
Milwaukee, WI 53202
(414) 277-7795

Holy Hill
The Neo-Romanesque Church, with priceless stained glass windows and magnificent mosaics, boasts a breath-taking view of the southern Kettle Moraine countryside.
1525 Carmel Road
Hubertus, WI 53033
(262) 628-1838
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