Charles Allis Art Museum
1801 N. Prospect Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53202
(414) 278-8295
Fax: (414) 278-0335

About the Allis

Designed by the prominent Milwaukee architect Alexander Eschweiler as a house museum, this mansion holds Charles and Sarah Allis’ collection featuring 19th Century French and American Paintings. The collection spans 2000 years and includes original and antique furnishings.

Mission Statement

The mission of Charles Allis Art Museum and Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum is to fully utilize both historic house museums, gardens and their art collection for education and community enrichment. As part of the Milwaukee County War Memorial Corporation, the Museums honor the war dead by serving as “living memorials.”

A venue where public groups gather for music, lectures or evening events.

Elly M. Pick has been appointed the new executive director of the Charles Allis and Villa Terrace Art Museums. Click here for more information.

For more information about our movie series, Movie Time: Classic Movies in a Classic Mansion, featuring Historical Biographies, click here.

Like to draw? Want to learn how to draw? Want something unique to do this summer? Consider enrolling in a two section drawing course entitled Adults' Art in the Garden - Drawing and Watercolor for Adults. The course is taught by UWM Professor Emeritus, Leon Travanti. For more information and a registration form, click here.

Now available! Purchase a Magnificent Three Pass to gain entry into three of Milwaukee’s beautiful museum mansions, the Charles Allis Art Museum, the Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum and the Pabst Mansion. Passes are on sale at all three locations for $10 and are valid through November 20, 2008.

Click here for a link to information on our signature brew Allis Ale.

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