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Wisconsin Travel and Charles Allis Art Museum

Architecture and art may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, but it will be after you visit the Charles Allis Art Museum on Prospect Avenue. Designed by prominent local architect Alexander Eschweiler, the Charles Allis Art Museum is impressive in both what it houses and in what it houses. From the building to the collections, Wisconsin travel planners and tourists will find a wealth of innovation and creation at the Charles Allis Art Museum.

Treasures of all shapes and sizes are hidden at the Charles Allis Art Museum

Wisconsin travel planners and tourists will find a number of exciting collections within the Charles Allis Art Museum. More than 2000 years of artistic genius are housed within the museum, including paintings, prints, sculptures and ceramics. Exciting collections regularly displayed within the house include:

• Items from Mrs. Allis' Bedroom: One of the house's most beautiful rooms, Mrs. Allis' bedroom features realistic watercolors by Wisconsin artist Bruno Ertz. Many of the paintings feature what appear to be pressed specimens of moths and butterflies. On closer inspection, customers of Mayfair Milwaukee Car Rentals will note that these are actually artistic renderings and not the really thing.
• Mr. Allis' Bedroom: This spacious room features an atmosphere of grandeur and accomplishment, thanks in part to the antique mahogany bed. Notable items in this room include a Russian bronze bear, a table made of petrified wood and a bronze eagle made by 19th century Japanese artist Maruki.
• The Library: This regal room is also referred to as the American Room because all of the paintings that are on display are by 19th century American painters of the Hudson River School. A large glass display case is also situated in this room, displaying a beautiful ivory chess set and mother-of-pearl poker chips.
• The Margaret Rahill Great Hall: Built in 1998 to enhance the Museum's display space, this great hall is named in honor of former curator Margaret Rahill. Wisconsin travel planners and tourists will find works from the permanent collection displayed in the Hall's foyer, including oils by French artists Jean Baptiste Robie and Charles Emile.

A true public jewel: Tour a home that was intended for community use

Completed in 1911, the Charles Allis Art Museum is named for the estate's original owner. Unique for a number of reasons, the Charles Allis Art Museum is the only house museum created with the sole purpose of being bequeathed to the public for education and inspiration. Charles and his wife spent their entire life amassing this magnificent collection of art and culture, so don't miss your chance to check it out. Wisconsin travel planners and tourists are invited to take part in either a guided or a self-guided tour during their upcoming vacation. Tours usually between 45 and 60 minutes in length. Tours are available Monday through Sunday, pending on availability. If you're interested in a tour, the Charles Allis Art Museum requests that you contact the Tour Coordinator, Anna Opgenorth at 271-2656 extension 16.

Enjoy the Allis as a part of your upcoming event

The Charles Allis Art Museum is an ideal sport for an intimate wedding reception or classic cocktail party. Wisconsin travel planners and tourists are encouraged to contact the Allis in order to learn more about exciting event services. Staff at the Allis is happy to assist with everything from basic audio/visual equipment set up to the coordination of delivery schedules and more. Your celebration will be all the more special when you utilize the facilities at the Charles Allis Art Museum, so don't delay. Contact the Museum today for more details.

The Charles Allis Museum is an elegant example of Milwaukee's artistic side. If you would like to learn more about this wonderful institution before embarking on your upcoming Mayfair Milwaukee Car Rentals vacation, please visit www.cavtmuseums.org/ca/. The Charles Allis Art Museum is open Wednesday through Sunday from 1pm to 5pm. Museum admission is just $5 for adults; $3 for seniors, military personal and students; and free for Members and children twelve and under. Wisconsin travel planners and tourists will find the Museum at 1801 North Prospect Avenue on Milwaukee's east side.