Milwaukee County Resident Discounts
Most of the publicly funded attractions in Milwaukee offer free or discounted admission to County residents on certain days of the week. We have compiled the following list of Milwaukee County Resident Discounts, as well as discounts for non-residents!
The Gardens, located within Whitnall Park in Hales Corners offer Milwaukee County residents ages 60 and older a $1 discount off the $5 admission.
Milwaukee County Golf Course Discount Card
The Milwaukee County Golf Course Discount Card can be purchased by Milwaukee County residents for $22. Cardholders can save up to 50% each time the card is used at any Tournament through Executive course. Non-residents can purchase a card too, but at a higher price.
County residents save $1.75 off admission at the Zoo every day. On Wednesdays during the summer, the discount is $5.25 for adults and $4.75 for children ages 3 to 12. The price of admission during the off-season is less, so the discount is less too. See the Zoo’s website for complete information.
Milwaukee County residents get in to the Museum for free on Mondays.
Mitchell Park Conservatory (The Domes)
The Domes are free for Milwaukee County residents between 9:00 a.m. and Noon on Mondays (excluding major holidays and celebrations of major holidays). County residents ages 60 and older save $1.50 off admission every day.
Non-Resident Discounts
The following Milwaukee attractions offer free admission for everyone – not just County residents!
U.S. Bank and Fox 6 sponsor Neighborhood Night at the Betty Brinn Children’s Museum the third Thursday of every month. Between 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. admission is free and there are usually special activities and events.
The first Thursday of each month is free to all visitors of the Milwaukee Art Museum courtesy of Target.
During the off-season, the Milwaukee County Zoo offers Family Free Days. The free days are typically on the first Saturday of the month from November through April. Admission is free, however parking fees still apply.
Free Admission to the Boerner Botanical Gardens on May 6th
In honor of National Public Gardens Day on Friday, May 6th, you can get free admission to the Boerner Botanical Gardens in Hales Corners.
To obtain free admission, fill out the registration form on the Better Homes and Gardens website After registering, you can print out passes for everyone in your group.
If you have never been to the Boerner Botanical Gardens, they are located within Whitnall Park in Hales Corners. Regular admission is $5 for adults and $4 for children. Visit the Boerner Botanical Gardens website for more information about the gardens.
Boerner Botanical Gardens – $10 off Membership
During January, you probably aren’t thinking of visiting the Boerner Botanical Gardens. Although we still have plenty of winter ahead of us, it doesn’t hurt to start thinking about warmer weather. If you act now, you can get a discounted 2010 membership to the Gardens. Through February 14th, the Friends of the Boerner Botanical Gardens are offering $10 off annual memberships for readers of Milwaukee Consumer. With this discount, memberships are available for as little as $25. In addition to unlimited free admission to the Gardens, members receive:
- 10% Gift Shop discount
- Discounts on special programs and events
- Quarterly “In Season” newsletter
- Invitation to Annual Meeting & to yearly member appreciation event
The Boerner Botanical Gardens are located within Whitnall Park in Hales Corners. To receive the membership discount, call 414-525-5653 to speak with Ed Johns. You must mention Milwaukee Consumer to get the discount.
Coupon for 50% Off Admission to Boerner Botanical Gardens
VisitMilwaukee.Org has a coupon for 50% off admission to Boerner Botanical Gardens. The coupon is good until December 31, 2009, and there is a limit of two coupons per family. Of course, the coupon is not valid with any other offer.
The Boerner Botanical Gardens are located at 9400 Boerner Drive in Hales Corners. Their information line is 414-525-5600. The Milwaukee County Parks can be reached at 414-525-5601.
Admission from April 25th to October 4th is $4.50 for adults and $2.50 for children ages 6 to 17. For Milwaukee County Seniors over the age of 60 admission is $3.50, and those with a disability receive admission for $3.00.
Garden hours from April 25th to October 4th are 8am to sunset, and the Education and Visitor Center hours are 8am until 6pm.
The Gardens offer a variety of activities, such as birthday parties, facility rentals for weddings and other events, wedding and photo permits, garden walks, evenings with wine and music, and much more. For more information, consult the Boerner Botanical Gardens website.
