Betty Brinn Children's Museum in Milwaukee, WI

The Betty Brinn Children's Museum is a wonderful museum at the end of Wisconsin Avenue overlooking the Milwaukee Art Museum and Lake Michigan. The space is big enough that there is room for the kids to play and climb and not have to wait in a line. The toddler area is enclosed and separate from the rest of the exhibits for the older kids so you don't have to worry about the toddlers accidentally getting knocked over.

There is parking underneath the museum so no need to go out into the elements between the car and the museum entrance which is nice in the winter.

Although we've never had a birthday party there, they do have party packages.

Betty Brinn Children's Museum
929 W Wisconsin Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53202
(414) 390-5437
bbcmkids.org

Milwaukee County Zoo in Milwaukee, WI

The Milwaukee County Zoo is a lot of fun. We have a really great time riding the train and the carousel. They do have free days for families. About the only complaint that I have is that you have to wait in line awhile before getting to the parking lot. It seemed like a lot of people parked on the street and walked in. I also might pack a picnic instead of eating the cafeteria food. The zoo is open all year round.

Milwaukee County Zoo
10001 W Bluemound Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 771-3040
milwaukeezoo.org

First Stage Children's Theater in Milwaukee, WI

Excellent introduction to theater for children. Plays target specific age groups. Performances held at Todd Wehr Theater at the Marcus Center for Performing Arts on Water Street.

First Stage Children's Theater
929 N Water St
Milwaukee, WI 53202
(414) 273-7206
http://www.firststage.org/

(Thanks for the review j rose!)