Visit
Hours
Monday–Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday–Sunday: 9:30–4:00
Holiday Closures
Closed New Year’s Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day
Parking
Free public parking available
Entrance Fees
ONE | adult
$15
TWO | adults
$25
CREW | family
$50
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible*
- Stroller Accessible
- Ramps & Electronic Doors
*Wheelchairs available for use Wed-Sun: 9:30am–4:00pm
Locations
A network of locations & community partners.
You can find MOWA around the state with two permanent venues—the West Bend “Mothership” and MOWA | DTN in downtown Milwaukee—and two partnering community organizations that make its programs and collections accessible and free.
MOWA | West Bend
The Mothership
MOWA | DTN
Milwaukee
MOWA on the Lake
Milwaukee
MOWA | Governor’s Residence
Madison
Exhibitions On View
Leslie Smith III
Leave Your Baggage at the Door
August 1–October 11
MOWA | West Bend
Smith invites you to leave your baggage at the door and take time to look. Seeing can offer a quiet portal to emotion, empathy, and reflection.
Exhibitions On View
Mary Jane Friend
Hooked
August 29–October 18
MOWA | West Bend
Mary Jane Friend was reusing textiles. In the early 1950s, she took a rug-making class and, to coin a phrase, became “hooked” on creating rugs using donated old clothes.
Exhibitions On View
Heidi Parkes
Inviting Abundance
September 4–November 29
MOWA | DTN
Parkes’s quilts rarely adhere to a set plan
Exhibitions On View
Mark Weller
Capturing Time
August 13—October 25
MOWA Lake
“I started realizing I can do more than just paint something beautiful. I can put my stories into the artwork.”
Exhibitions On View
Permanent Collection
On view year round
MOWA | West Bend
Only a fraction of the more than five thousand works in the museum’s collection is on view at any given time. The selection includes perennial favorites, as well as art historically significant works.
Exhibitions On View
Frank Lloyd Wright
Laylight from the B. Harley Bradley House
September 27, 2025 –October 4, 2026
MOWA | West Bend
Sherrie Levine’s 60-piece installation appropriates imagery from Russell Lee’s Farm Security Administration photographs taken in the 1940s.
Exhibitions On View
vanessa german
Black Girl on Skateboard Going Where She’s Got to Go to Do What She’s Got to Do and It Might Not Have Anything to Do With You, Ever,
May 1–December 31
MOWA | West Bend
Black Girl on Skateboard Going Where She’s Got to Go to Do What She’s Got to Do and It Might Not Have Anything to Do With You, Ever
Exhibitions On View
Georgia O’Keeffe
In the Patio IX
July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027
MOWA | West Bend
Georgia O’Keeffe (1887-1986), In the Patio IX, 1950, oil on canvas mounted on panel, 30 x 40 in. Art Bridges.
Learn about Wisconsin art—request a tour
Our expert guides share background information about artists, present social and historical contexts, and suggest connections to everyday life.
Explore West Bend and the Surrounding Area
MOWA is more than a museum—it’s a destination in the heart of historic West Bend. Surrounded by award-winning restaurants, boutique shopping, and scenic trails, there’s something for everyone from families to foodies to fitness fanatics.
As a MOWA member, you’ll receive perks such as the Community Discount Program that opens local doors to discounts. Learn more
Nibble & Sip
Shop Like a Locavore
Attractions & Activities
Hike + Bike
Stay the Night
= Community Discount Program Business
Candyman on Main
SHOP AT MOWA
Shop Online
Your one-stop shop to find covet-worthy items for every occasion.
The MOWA Shop offers a unique, artist-driven array of products and gifts at every price point, from museum-branded items to objects for the home to artist-made exclusives. Every purchase benefits museum programming and the artists you love.
Have questions?
We’ve got the answers.
How much does it cost to visit?
Your admission fee as low as $15 is actually a low-cost membership that gives you an entire year of access to the museum’s exhibitions, programs, and events. Learn more on our membership page.
Can I purchase tickets in advance?
At MOWA, we do things a little differently. Your entrance fee is actually a low-cost membership that gives you an entire year of access to the museum’s exhibitions, programs, and events. Join or renew prior to your visit for touch-free check-in.
I just joined online and don’t have a member card yet. When can I visit?
Immediately. Our Member Services Team will hand you a member card when you arrive. Enjoy your visit!
What’s the easiest way to get to MOWA?
What’s the easiest way to get to MOWA?
From North (Fond du Lac, Oshkosh, Appleton)
(From US-41 South)
Take exit 72
Turn left on WI-33 E
Turn right onto Veterans Ave
Museum is on the left
From South (Milwaukee, Menomonee Falls, Waukesha)
(From US-45)
Slight right to stay on US-45 N (follow signs for West Bend)
Take exit 71 Turn right onto W Washington St/WI-33
Turn right onto Veterans Ave
Museum is on the left
From East (Port Washington, Saukville)
(From WI-33)
Follow WI-33 W into West Bend
Turn left onto Veterans Ave
Museum is on the left
From West (Beaver Dam, Horicon, Madison)
(From WI-33)
Follow US-151 Northeast for 40 miles and take exit 132 (from Madison)
Turn right onto WI-33 E
Turn right onto Veterans Ave
Museum is on the left
Where can I park?
You can park in the free public lot just south of the museum or on the street along Veterans Avenue. You can even leave your car there while you explore downtown West Bend after your visit with us.
Is the museum wheelchair accessible?
Yes. MOWA’s galleries, offices, restrooms, and public spaces are all wheelchair accessible.
What else is there to do in West Bend?
West Bend and the surrounding Washington County offers a variety of activities. Learn more