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.
Join us Sunday, June 15 for an afternoon of Paralleled Inspiration. The Florentine Opera Company will be at the Allis to give a performance based on the works of George Ray McCormick, Sr.
The Charles Allis and Villa Terrace Art Museums are hosting a Children's Workshop Series in which artist Kitty Dyble Thompson will teach participants different techniques and styles through which to create art. The schedule runs from July to November.
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.
For more information about our movie series, Movie Time: Classic Movies in a Classic Mansion, featuring Titled Ladies, click here.
Artist George Ray McCormick, Sr. was on Lake Effect on Milwaukee Public Radio, 89.7 WUWM, prior to his opening at the Charles Allis. Listen to him speak about how he became an artist, his life and what he hopes to accomplish with his art. (Note, file is an mp3 and requires Window Media Player)
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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