Charles Allis Art Museum

Went during open doors and was free to visit, very unique place . So many beautiful works of art and even the interior is decorated with exquisite wallpaper, rugs and furniture

Visiting this museum was part of an enchanted afternoon in Milwaukee's Lower East Side. You'll have to decide for yourself what's the most appealing: the private art collection or the home itself. I ambled thru the museum at my own pace and enjoyed all of its tranquility. While standing on the second floor marble staircase, I watched a wedding reception on the patio below. What a lovely setting for special occasions.

Awesome little local museum representing the life and art collectioning of Sarah and Charles Allis at the beginning of 20 century. I've had a great hour there. Recommend to visit.

Spent 2 hours. Self- guided tour through three levels including the antique bowling lanes in the basement. Beautiful and eclectic art collections, lovely woodwork and well-preserved home. They had a modern exhibit throughout the home which was a fun mash-up of old and new. All in all a worthwhile way to spend an afternoon

Beautiful old mansion. Well worth a visit.

Gorgeous house museum. First floor focuses on furnishings showing how the family lived plus a diverse and global art collection procured by the Allis family. Upper floor is more minimalist, showcasing temporary exhibits and contemporary local artists. This dual-function house means locals can return with confidence that they’ll see something new each time. And visitors and locals can glimpse into the past thanks to the first floor. Admission here gets you admission to the Villa Terrace Museum, just make sure you obtain proof of ticket purchase. Or even better - purchase a membership! Recommend!

Beautiful historic home, made for a nice walk through. The museum lacked information about the home itself and its art collection. Though the current exhibit ‘Ghosts of Segregation’ was fascinating. $10 wasn’t bad, but like i said would have enjoyed more historic information on the home and individual.

We attended a beautiful wedding there in October! The weather was perfect to walk around the outdoor patio and the large exhibit room was wonderful for dancing. It was fun to explore the museum as the room was being switched from ceremony to reception. Beautiful building! I love the staircase.

We hadn't intended to visit the Charles Allis Art Museum over our weekend in Milwaukee, but when we got our tickets to tour the Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum a short walk away, they said our ticket also got us into the Charles Allis. So we walked over to check it out. The building feels much less like an art museum than a historic house. The house was completed in 1911, and it is beautiful. We did a quick self-guided tour through each of the rooms, but we didn't stay long. There's art in each of the rooms, pieces collected by Charles Allis. I wouldn't go out of my way to go to this museum, but it's not a bad place to visit if you're in the area and have a few minutes to spare.

Good little museum specializing in "19th Century French and American Paintings, Chinese and Japanese porcelains, Renaissance bronzes, Japanese netsuke, and original antique furnishings." (To quote their website). My son and I enjoyed our visit on a MAM reciprocity day. We were greeted warmly, and given a map and information on the temporary exhibit and permanent collection when we entered. The survey of Wisconsin art "Forward..." new art by seemingly younger artists, was cool, and hung throughout the Museum. The exhibit was a nice compliment to the older art, which includes pieces by Winslow Homer. Part of the charm of visiting the Allis Art Museum is seeing period art displayed in a period space. Rooms dedicated to the Barbizon or Hudson River Schools are also amazing for their period furnishings and history. See the Billiards room in the basement for a single lane bowling alley reminiscent of "There Will Be Blood", and also a creepy shower with a "Needle" faucet- What? The newer Rahill hall looks like a big old dance hall, and would be a cool space for a small event or mixer. I'm surprised to be only the sixth reviewer for this gem of a museum.

Born and raised in Milwaukee, and August 6th, 2014 was my first visit to Charles Allis Art Museum. And I hate myself for that. I can't believe it took me forever to explore this amazing building and what it has to offer. Wednesday evenings, the curator shows old movies after spending 10 to 15 minutes talking about the movie and the history of it. It was truly an amazing experience. In all honestly, part of me wants to keep movie night a secret so that there isn't a huge turn-out and ruin the intimate setting. But at the same time, if you like watching black and white or WWII era movies, then this is where you should be Wednesday evenings (for the summer).

Fulfill your dream of snooping around a rich person's house, and get cultured! Designed in 1911, you get to walk through time when you visit. It's a really fascinating place, furnished as if it was just built, along with various artists' work adorning the walls. It's a cozy experience and it doesn't take a long time to walk through the house, so if you are on a time crunch to cram in a lot of art, this is the place for you!

Small Museum, took us about 30 minutes to go through the whole house. Some rooms were a gallery of Wisconsin art and some were well preserved historical rooms. Nothing crazy exciting, but if you have the time, check it out

I am giving 3 stars because I'm giving the museum the benefit of the doubt that it is usually better, but for my visit "between exhibits," I would give it just 2. There were odd pieces of art, i think from the previous exhibits, in some rooms and some rooms seemed more to the period of the house. It was quite confusing. Also important to note at least when I visited, they did NOT accept credit cards. The house itself is beautiful, but I'm not sold on the museum.

The Charles Allis Art Museum is one of the greatest hidden treasures in the city of Milwaukee. Essentially the Milwaukee "Frick," it contains a stunning array of oil paintings and ancient objects. The library is flanked by two portraits by Lucas Cranach the Elder from the 16th century in their original frames. In this room you'll find landscapes from the Hudson River School and Luminist movements. This room has four paintings by George Inness and represents some of his finest work. A stunning landscape by Thomas Moran also rests in the corner of this room. Paintings by Ralph Albert Blakelock can be seen throughout the house, which are particularly rare considering the artists early death and the abundance of forgeries. The sitting room contains a thorough array of Barbazon paintings from France as well as antique furniture and musical instruments. Individual examples of printmaking include Albricht Durer, Rembrandt, and Whistler. Vessels and glass from ancient Greece and Rome populate cabinets throughout the house. A must visit for anyone interested in fine art. Be warned that the initiated may find this more enlightening as very little is well marked or explained throughout the home.