One of the interesting religious monuments is the Basilica of St. Josaphat located in the south of the city. It was built at the initiative of the Polish community of construction materials left from old customs and a post office. Today, the church attracts with its extraordinary architectural style and a variety of elements that are not typical for classical religious constructions. For example, the doors had been left from customs. Some of the main interior decorations are bronze accessories and ornaments. Such an interior is very different from those in other churches of the city.
You can learn more about city history by visiting the Milwaukee Public Museum. There are a lot of themed exhibitions. The total area of the museum is almost 14 000 m2. It houses the collection of interesting archaeological and historical artifacts. You can also see ethnographic and art collections. One of the most unusual constructions is a man-made rainforest. The museum is often visited by local people and tourists with children. They are especially attracted by exhibits dedicated to prehistoric inhabitants of our planet.
Another interesting place for family recreation is the Discovery World Museum located on the shore of the lake. It is dedicated to modern scientific and technological achievements. Most of the exhibits in the museum are interactive and will impress little tourists. The visitors can also learn about the latest discoveries in genetics, see the latest robot technologies, and carry out interesting experiments. The museum also houses interesting exhibits dedicated to regional nature.
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