Blue Sky Packages | Blue Water Packages | Blue Sky Tours | Blue Sky Labs | Catering
Design your own day of adventure by choosing one of our spectacular, customized Blue Sky Packages, all of which include special discounts in our gift shop!
Experience Package | $12
Enjoy your overall experience even more when you receive a prepackage admission so you'll avoid waiting in line, a personal ”meet and greet”, along with Discovery World brochures and maps for each person in your group to guide you along the way.
*Please note that this package does not include a Blue Sky Tour, thank you.
Innovator Package | $15
Innovation and technology certainly describe what you'll experience as you're guided along your adventure on the 45 minute Overview Tour. To add to your enjoyment, you'll be able to start off your day with the entire Experience Package!
Researcher Package | $21
Research sounds like work, but this is all about play! This package includes the entire Experience Package, a Blue Sky Tour of your choice, and a movie!
Ultimate Explorer Package | $28
Put your explorer cap on, because you're about to go on an adventure! Your journey includes the entire Experience Package, a Blue Sky Tour of your choice, a movie in one of our high-definition theaters, and a fascinating (and educational!) Blue Sky Lab of your choice!
You'll feel like you're stepping back in time as you board the S/V Denis Sullivan and sail off into the majestic waters of Lake Michigan. Join us aboard with one of these wonderful packages, which also include special discounts in our gift shop!
Please note that there is limited availability due to packages are only offered when the S/V Denis Sullivan is docked at Discovery World. We require that reservations be made at least two weeks in advance, thank you.
Deck Tour Package | $27
Step onto the deck of the S/V Denis Sullivan while at dock, and enjoy learning the history of this magnificent vessel. Included are the Experience Package, and Overview Tour of Discovery World, with a special ”folklore” tour of the schooner Challenge exhibit.
Ultimate Adventurer Package | $70
You'll feel like the ultimate explorer, the Christopher Columbus of Discovery World, the who's who of adventurers. Your 2 ½ hour sail on the S/V Denis Sullivan will leave you breathless as you take in the beauty of the Milwaukee shoreline. This is only half of your journey, as you venture forth to enjoy the Experience Package, and your choice of a Blue Sky Tour. Discovery World ahoy!
A professional keepsake photo may be added to this package for an additional $15 per photo.
Overview Tour | 30-45 Minutes
You'll be lead on an amazing journey that will delight your intellect and scintillate your senses as you make your way through the array of exhibits, while receiving a brief overview and history of Discovery World.
Technojungle Tour | 30-45 Minutes
Enjoy the incredible journey through the fascinating and innovative TechnoJungle, while also enjoying a brief tour of the rest of the facility, led by one of our expert staff members.
Aquarium Tour | 45 Minutes
Our knowledgeable staff will answer your questions while leading you through the vast assortment of aquatic life in our amazing aquarium.
15 minutes in the aquarium | 30 minutes on a facility tour
Challenge Tour | 40 Minutes
LIterally climb aboard and leaern of the many tales of this full-size 1800's Great Schooner replica located inside of Discovery World!
20 minutes Challenge | 20 minutes facility tour
Behind the Scenes Tour | 40 Minutes
Sometimes the most intriguing items lay just below the surface. Take a peek at some of the unseen places in the museum and get to know us from top to bottom.
20 minutes beind the scenes | 20 minutes facility tour
Add on one of our Educational Labs to ANY of your Group Tour Packages! Only $8 additional per person!
Biomimicry: Looking to Nature
Learn how you'll be able to answer questions in ways you never dreamed of when you take inspiration from the world around you. Explore some of the basic techniques used by industry to create environmentally friendly and substainable products that mimic trends found in the natural world.
Intro to Nanotechnology
Did you know that a nanometer is one billionth of a meter and is the unit of length that is generally most appropriate for describing the size of single molecules? Learn the meaning of nanotechnology and its use in our world.
To make your day complete, please see our variety of Catering Options by Bartolotta's! For your convience, any selection can be added to the cost of your selected Blue Sky or Blue Water Package.
Prices are per person in addition to a $30 set up fee per group.
Boxed Lunch | $12.95
Deli sandwich, chips, whole fruit and iced tea or lemonade
Deli Station | $16.00
Garden salad, assorted chef made sandwiches and cookies
Plated Lunch | $23.00
Chicken Caesar or the Mediterranean Pasta
Morning Break | $8.00
Coffee and assorted danish
Afternoon Tea | $8
Assortment of soda, cookies and coffee
Where is Discovery World located?
Discovery World is located off of Lincoln Memorial Drive on Milwaukee’s Lakefront between the Milwaukee Art Museum and Summerfest Grounds.
The street address is: 500 North Harbor Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53202
What hours is Discovery World open?
We are open Tuesday-Sunday from 9am-5pm.
(Starting after Labor day, Fall/Winter hours of operation will change to: Tuesday - Friday 9am-4pm; Saturday & Sunday 10am-5pm)
Closed Mondays, Thanksgiving, Christmas and Independence Day.
When is the best time to visit?
Generally, Discovery World is most active between the hours of 9am-1pm.
How long does it take to tour the facility?
Discovery World has so much to offer, but generally you should plan 1-2 hours (in addition to the time allotted for your Blue Sky or Blue Water Package) in order to have enough time to walk through and experience all of the exhibits.
How many people for the group rate to apply?
Discounted rates begin at 20 or more paying guests. For every group, one complimentary tickets is given for one leader and the bus driver.
Is Discovery World handicap accessible?
Yes, we are a fully equipped handicap facility.
Is there a restaurant in Discovery World?
Our café has a delicious selection of prepared salads, sandwiches and assorted baked goods. We also have catering by Bartolott's, arranged by the Group Sales Manger, and available to those participating in the Group Tour Packages.
Where can I park if I am arriving by car?
Discovery World offers paid parking underneath our facility. A special group rate of $7 is available. Other paid parking options are available within walking distance to Discovery World.
Is there Motorcoach parking?
Bus parking is available for $10 on Harbor Drive, a very short walking distance from Discovery World. There is no on-site parking available.
For all other questions, please contact
Mike Armgardt, Group Sales Manager, at
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