The Pilot House (available for daytime or evening events)
Beautiful floor-to-ceiling windows and an outdoor wrap-around terrace offer the most exquisite views of downtown Milwaukee and Lake Michigan.
Capacity: 400 Seated; 500 Cocktails; 250 Stations
The Promenade (available at 6pm or later)
Spectacular promenade overlooking Lake Michigan and the Summerfest grounds, it offers both in and outdoor possibilities.
Capacity: 400 Seated; 500 Cocktails & Hors D'oeuvres; 300 Stations
The Lakeview Tent (available for daytime or evening events)
On Posner Park Lawn, Available June-October
Capacity: 500 Seated or 1,000 Reception
Amenities: Plywood Floor with Black Outdoor Carpet, Basic Lighting
The Aquarium (available at 5:30pm or later, until 10:30pm)
Surrounded by the grandeur of gigantic fresh and salt water tanks, this relaxing setting makes for the most unique of our venues.
Capacity: 50 Seated; 100 Cocktails & Hors D'oeuvres
The Great Lakes Future Aquarium (available at 5:30pm or later, until 10:30pm)
Floor to ceiling vistas of Lake Michigan serve as a magnificent backdrop for the interactive Future Great Lakes Exhibit and Touch-Tanks.
Capacity: 60 Seated; 250 Cocktails & Hors D'oeuvres; 40 Stations
The Aquarium & Great Lakes Future Aquarium Combined (Available at 5:30pm or later, until 10:30 pm)
These two amazing and interactive spaces combined, make an ideal setting for your cocktail and hors d'oeuvre reception.
Capacity: 350 Cocktails & Hors D'oeuvres; 120 Stations
The Digital Theater (available for daytime or evening events)
Floor to ceiling windows provide for a breath-taking view of Lake Michigan's blue waters. With the flip of a switch, the room becomes dark, a screen drops and the space is transformed into a digital theater.
Capacity: 150 Seated
Innovation Theater (available for daytime or evening events)
This state-of-the-art indoor theater with a stage is your oyster. The possibilities are endless.
Capacity: 200 Seated
The Rotary Amphitheater
A truly unique opportunity, where the Dennis Sullivan docks; allows you to experience a Great Lakes Schooner first hand; either dockside or your group can set sail and enjoy the beauty of the lake and Milwaukee's skyline.
Capacity: 1,000
Discovery World Technology Building
Creative interactive technological exhibits serve as a unique, fun, and exciting backdrop for almost any event.
Capacity: 1,500