Grohmann Museum: Unique Labor and Engineering Artifacts

Located on the Milwaukee School of Engineering campus, the Grohmann Museum stands out as the sole museum of its kind in the nation, and possibly worldwide. It uniquely offers a collection and exhibition program focused on the art of labor, engineering, and human accomplishment.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Grohmann Museum - Visit the world’s most comprehensive collection of art dedicated to the evolution of human work. Three floors of gallery space and a one-of-a-kind rooftop sculpture garden.
What's Included
  • Entry tickets included
Location
Grohmann Museum
1000 N Broadway,
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Huxterman
Aug 19, 2026
Fascinating collection of paintings, depicting humans in their work environment. Not to be missed. - This art museum, featuring one man's deep collection of mainly European paintings that depict humans at work, was one of the most engrossing niche art museums we've seen anywhere in the world. Despite it being a vanity collection, it is world-class and should not be missed. Four floors of paintings (from the 1500s, all the way to present-day) and a rooftop garden with large Rodin-like sculptures of laborers.
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Marianne_w
Aug 15, 2026
Fantastic museum! A gem! - An incredible collection of industrial art. More bronze sculptures than I have ever seen in one place. The paintings were stunning. Definitely worth a visit. Go to the roof top sculpture garden as well.
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Phyllis_p
Aug 3, 2026
A Milwaukee gem - Very unique museum. Loved the mosaic at the entry and the sculpture garden. I will definitely return and highly recommend this museum.
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Paula_n
Jun 29, 2026
Grohmann Museum - We The People is an exhibit not to be missed while it is there until August Fabulous rooftop and permanent exhibits as well.
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Tevin_s
May 11, 2026
Cool - Quiet and peaceful, really had a good time. Has beautiful artwork. Would be a good date or field trip with kids.
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Freedom29189641014
Mar 10, 2026
Hidden gem. - Visited on a Saturday afternoon. Felt like we were the only ones in the museum. We especially enjoyed the roof, top sculptures, and views of the city. You won’t be disappointed.
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Lydia_w
Nov 22, 2025
Fascinating Collection - Fascinating industrial art and sculpture exhibits. Start at the rooftop sculptures and work your way down.
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Denise_j
Oct 21, 2025
MSOE Museum Experience - This was our first time visiting the Art museum at MSOE. The day we chose to go there, it was not busy so we did not have to wait in line for a ticket. Meaning you do not have to buy the ticket on line in advance as I chose to do.
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Libertystreet
Oct 12, 2025
What a great surprise - I will start out by saying, if you have to choose between the Grohmann and the Milwaukee Art Museum, hands down choose the Grohmann. Art is themed around labor but it is talented known artists who happened to have done work with that theme. Works date back to 1600s. Small but fantastic rooftop sculpture garden. An Edmund Fitzgerald exhibit (perhaps a special display?). Museum is right in town. Part of the Milwaukee School of Engineering but its own distinct (beautiful) building. Go.
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Jayl655
Oct 22, 2025
Interesting Paintings and Statues About Work - This was a really interesting museum. There's big copper statues of working people from the turn of the 20th century on a garden area outside the building on the top floor and then three floors of paintings showing people at work doing things we're familiar with and some that we're not. There were also audio explanation of types of work that we weren't familiar with. It was definitely worth the $3 entrance fee.
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).