Villa
Terrace Decorative Arts Museum
2220 N. Terrace Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53202
(414) 271-3656
Fax: (414) 271-3986
About the Villa
This Italian Renaissance-style villa, designed and built
by architect David Adler in 1923, was originally the residence
of Lloyd Smith of the A.O. Smith Corporation and his family.
The Villa Terrace features fine and decorative arts dating
from the 15th to the 18th centuries, wrought-iron masterpieces
by Cyril Colnik and a formal Garden.
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 collections 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.
Café Sopra Mare is moving outdoors for the spring and summer seasons. Come relax in the Mercury Courtyard, visit with friends, read and enjoy music. For the schedule and general information. Click here
On April 27, the Frank Lloyd Wright Wisconsin will hold a fundraiser brunch at the Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum in celebration of the coming exhibition, Hollyhock House & Olive Hill: Frank Lloyd Wright and Edmund Teske. For information and reservations, 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.
History of Villa Terrace Book Now Available! Click here for more information.
Click here for more information on the newly redesigned Cyril Colnik exhibition.
Now available! Purchase a Magnificent Three Pass to gain entry into three of Milwaukee’s beautiful museum mansions, the Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum, the Charles Allis Art Museum and the Pabst Mansion. Passes are on sale at all three locations for $10 and are valid through November 20, 2008.