Discovery World

Shellabrate with us at Turtle Fest!

Get ready for a three-day shellabration of all things turtle at Discovery World!

From June 12–14, we’re up to turtle-y awesome fun with different activities each day. Full of hands-on learning, fascinating facts, and up-close encounters.

🐢 Did you know? Some turtles can live for over 100 years... talk about a legacy of curiosity!

Bring your crew, follow your curiosity, and discover something new every day of the festivities.

Cheers to curious dads!

Dads receive FREE admission on June 21, 2026
Grab your ticket in person and get ready for a day of discovery at the perfect place to make memories that matter.

What will you explore together?

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111 years later, Les Paul’s curiosity continues to spark discovery.

Thank you for always exploring endlessly, Les.

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When you love axolotls… you commit.
This wonderful guest showed up in full axolotl mode AND we are here for it.

✨ Fun axolotl fact: Axolotls are famous for their superpower: they can regenerate body parts, including limbs!

Looking to inspire your own axolotl enthusiast? Our Gift Shop is the best place to find axolotl‑approved treasures to take the wonder home.
And don’t forget to say hello to our real axolotl friends in the aquarium and see these incredible creatures up close.

Explore endlessly, axolotl fans!

Seeing really is believing!

Thanks to our collaboration with Hitachi High-Tech America - Inspire STEM Education, Discover World is hosting a cutting-edge tabletop scanning electron microscope (SEM) that invites learners of all ages to explore the world on a super micro scale.

We gathered a few incredible community partners from across Milwaukee to brainstorm even more ways this microscope can spark learning and playful explorations throughout our area.

🔬 Save the date! August 1, 2026
Microscope Day at Discovery World

Spend the day at the Lakefront!

🐠 Catch Mermaid Echo at Discovery World with shows at 11:00am & 12:30pm

⚡ Find our Outreach Team at Northwestern Mutual Community Park from 10:00am - 2:00pm

Explore Endlessly. Be Curious.

There is more to explore during your next visit to Discovery World.
Find the Forward Outdoor team on our docks this summer with kayaks, hydrobikes, paddle boards, and paddle boats.

Their grand opening is this Saturday, June 6th with $10 rentals to celebrate!

Can't make it? Discovery World members receive a 20% off discount all season long.

Another Discovery World member exclusive event is coming up!

Watch the Summerfest Big Bang Fireworks presented by Menards and WISN from the docks of Discovery World.

VIP access available too! Explore the website for details: https://bit.ly/4unvf9D

Access to Discovery World and lakefront businesses located at the intersection of Van Buren and Clybourn.

May 31, 2026 - Street closures are due to the UPAF Ride for the Arts