Museum Center Park

Museum Center Park is a public space located in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin, adjacent to the Milwaukee Art Museum. The park sits atop an underground parking structure and offers visitors expansive views of Lake Michigan and the surrounding cityscape.

Formerly known as O'Donnell Park, it was renamed Museum Center Park in 2023 after the Milwaukee Art Museum acquired the property from Milwaukee County in 2017. The 9-acre plaza features open green spaces, paved walkways, and seating areas for visitors to relax and enjoy the lakefront scenery.

The park serves as a connection point between the city's downtown area and the lakefront, with the Reiman Pedestrian Bridge providing access across Lincoln Memorial Drive to the Milwaukee Art Museum and Lake Michigan shoreline. The elevated position of the park affords panoramic views of the lake and the museum's iconic Quadracci Pavilion designed by Santiago Calatrava.

Museum Center Park also includes the Miller Pavilion, which houses the Betty Brinn Children's Museum and event spaces. The park's central location makes it a popular gathering spot for both locals and tourists, offering a tranquil urban oasis with proximity to major cultural institutions and downtown attractions.