# Grohmann Museum - Family Engineering Art Walk & Rooftop Sculpture Terrace > Place to go for families in the Milwaukee–Waukesha area (WI). Times are Central Time. - When: Open on its own schedule - Dates: Starts Sat, Nov 28 - Where: Grohmann Museum at MSOE, 1000 N Broadway, Milwaukee, WI 53202 - Ages: All ages (Free admission for kids under 12; Rooftop bronze sculpture terrace) - Price: $5 (Adults) / $3 (Students & seniors) / Free for children under 12 and MSOE community - Organizer: Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) - Official page: https://www.msoe.edu/grohmann-museum/ - 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/grohmann-museum-family-engineering-art-walk-and-rooftop-sculpture-terr--listing-8f0c77cb86d5b70c415465c4 ## About Housed on the campus of the Milwaukee School of Engineering in Downtown Milwaukee, the Grohmann Museum showcases the world's most comprehensive art collection dedicated to the evolution of human work and industry. Families visiting over Thanksgiving weekend can explore three floors of fascinating paintings and sculptures depicting historic blacksmiths, bridge builders, agricultural harvests, and glassblowers. The crown jewel of the museum is its spectacular rooftop sculpture garden, featuring twelve larger-than-life bronze sculptures of historic workers set against panoramic views of the Milwaukee skyline and Lake Michigan, providing kids with an exciting architectural journey. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Universally accessible with modern elevators serving all gallery floors and smooth access to the rooftop sculpture terrace. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Modern, clean family restrooms with baby changing stations on multiple levels, with quiet lounge benches in the ground-floor atrium. • Age Suitability: Engaging for curious children ages 5 to 14, teens, and adults interested in science, technology, and engineering history. • Sensory Tips: Quiet, unhurried gallery spaces with warm gallery illumination; outdoor rooftop garden offers refreshing city breezes and open-air skyline views. ## Similar picks in Milwaukee - [Betty Brinn Children's Museum: Hands-On Winter Play & Discovery Labs](https://grassyknees.com/milwaukee/activities/betty-brinn-children-s-museum-hands-on-winter-play-and-discovery-labs--listing-30c762aeb740cba832ab6cc4) — Open on its own schedule · Betty Brinn Children's Museum · Ages 0–10 · From $13 · checked Nov 5. 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