# Discovery World: Great Lakes Aquariums & Interactive Science Labs > Place to go for families in the Milwaukee–Waukesha area (WI). Times are Central Time. - When: Open on its own schedule - Where: Discovery World, 500 N Harbor Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53202 - Ages: All ages; hands-on touch tanks and interactive physics labs for toddlers through teens - Price: $24 adults, $20 children (ages 3–17), free for children 2 and under; educator and senior discounts available - Organizer: Discovery World - Official page: https://discoveryworld.org/ - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/milwaukee/activities/discovery-world-great-lakes-aquariums-and-interactive-science-labs--listing-1918ca2c4538647773298d21 ## About Perched along the scenic shores of Lake Michigan in downtown Milwaukee, Discovery World is a 120,000-square-foot interactive science and technology museum that offers the ultimate indoor winter family discovery day. The museum's signature attraction is the Reiman Aquarium, where children can reach their hands into gentle touch tanks to feel live lake sturgeon and cownose rays gliding past. Kids can step aboard a life-sized replica of a 19th-century Great Lakes sailing schooner, lie down on a bed of nails to learn physics, and experiment with gears and circuitry in the Kohl's Design It! Lab. The Les Paul House of Sound invites budding musicians to mix music tracks. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Fully accessible with wide elevators connecting all exhibit levels; smooth terrazzo floors throughout for effortless stroller navigation. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Private nursing mother's room on the promenade level; comfortable waterfront viewing seating overlooking Lake Michigan. • Age Suitability: Perfect for children ages 2 to 14, with special early-childhood tactile water and block play zones. • Sensory Tips: Some exhibit halls feature lively mechanical sounds and interactive lighting; quiet aquarium alcoves offer dim, calming environments. ## Similar picks in Milwaukee - [Discovery World STEAM Maker Labs & Reiman Aquarium Family Exploration](https://grassyknees.com/milwaukee/activities/discovery-world-steam-maker-labs-and-reiman-aquarium-family-exploratio--listing-52bd9bb878676302835d545a) — Open on its own schedule · Discovery World Science & Technology Center · All ages · From $22 · checked Nov 5. 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