Driving Directions



FROM THE WEST

94 E / 794 E. Take Van Buren/Jackson St. exit ramp. Turn RIGHT on E St. Paul Ave. Turn RIGHT onto Water St. make RIGHT turn into parking lot.

FROM THE SOUTH
43 N / 94 W. Take Plankinton exit ramp. Turn slight LEFT onto N Plankinton Ave. Turn RIGHT onto W Michigan St. Continue onto E Michigan St. Turn RIGHT onto N Water St. make LEFT turn into parking lot.

FROM THE NORTH
43 S. Take Fond du Lac/Mckinley Ave. exit ramp. Turn slight LEFT onto W McKinley Ave. Eastbound. Turn RIGHT onto N 6th St. Turn LEFT onto W Wells St. Turn RIGHT onto N 2nd St. Turn LEFT onto W Michigan St. Continue onto E Michigan St. Turn Right onto N Water St. From Water St. make LEFT turn into parking lot.

FROM THE EAST
West on Clybourn to Water St. Left on Water St. 1/2 block to parking lot entrance on Water St.

ROAD CONSTRUCTION CHANGES
Milwaukee is currently re-building its entire downtown freeway interchange. Please check the Marquette Interchange Project or Wisconsin Department of Transportation web sites for any lane or ramp closures.

 

 



Plan Your Visit

Visiting the Milwaukee Public Market? Make a day of it! We’re located in the heart of downtown.



Stroll along the Riverwalk (it’s right across the street) or travel a few blocks east to enjoy Milwaukee's gorgeous lakefront.

Milwaukee Public Market visitors enjoy an hour of FREE parking with a purchase/validation in our adjacent surface lot (entrance on Water St). Plenty of additional parking is available in the Historic Third Ward neighborhood. Garages are located at 225 E. Chicago Street and 212 N. Milwaukee Street. Check the maps.

 

DAILY PARKING RATES:
MONTHLY PARKING RATES:

First Hour free
with Purchase/Validation

 

0-1 Hour                        $4

1-2 Hours                      $6

2-3 Hours                      $9

 

Daily Max/Lost Ticket     $15

$110 per month

($20 key card deposit -
refundable upon its return)

To acquire more info,
please call 414-336-1111


Historic Third Ward
HISTORIC THIRD WARD
After you shop in the Milwaukee Public Market, stroll through the Historic Third Ward. The Historic Third Ward is rich in history and bustling with the city’s highest concentration of art galleries, wonderful restaurants and unique specialty stores.
   
Milwaukee Art Museum
MILWAUKEE ART MUSEUM: CALATRAVA ADDITION
The first Santiago Calatrava-designed building in the United States, features a 90-foot high glass-walled reception hall enclosed by the Burke Brise Soleil, a sunscreen that can be raised or lowered creating a unique moving sculpture.
   
OnMilwaukee.com
OnMilwaukee.com highlights entertainment-oriented events in and around Milwaukee. Get the buzz on dining and nightlife, arts and entertainment, bars and clubs. Find out why Milwaukee is the “City of Festivals.”
   
Visit Milwaukee
RESTAURANTS, CAFÉS, FAST FOOD
Milwaukee's ethnic diversity is readily apparent by its food offerings. You will be sure to find whatever cuisine you crave. Check out www.milwaukee.org.
   

GROUP TOURS
We welcome groups, tours and meetings! If your visit requires special accommodations, additional Market information or a guided tour, we ask that you contact the Market Office in advance to ensure a successful visit. By phone: (414) 336-1111 or email: office@milwaukeepublicmarket.org.