Charles Allis Art Museum

Built in 1911 as the lavish home of Charles and Sarah Allis, the Charles Allis Art Museum offers visitors a rare glimpse into Milwaukee’s early 20th-century elegance. Designed by renowned Milwaukee architect Alexander C. Eschweiler, the Tudor-style mansion was bequeathed to the city along with Charles and Sarah’s extensive art collection, which spans centuries and continents. Significant features include original wood paneling, stained glass, marble fireplaces, period furnishings, and much-adored bowling alley, all meticulously preserved. Today, the museum continues to serve as a vibrant cultural space, hosting rotating exhibitions, public programs, and community events while celebrating both its historic charm and its role as a hub for the arts in Milwaukee. Enjoy Allis Artist in Resident, John Fleissner’s show “Strike at Allis-Chalmers and other Wisconsin Stories,” now through October 25th.