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Milwaukee
Public
Market

Welcome to Milwaukee's most unique downtown food destination!

Welcome to Milwaukee's iconic food & event destination! Bursting with unique, high quality selections of artisan and ethnic products, and freshly-made prepared foods, you're sure to enjoy shopping the independent merchants of the Milwaukee Public Market.

Eat in the Market's second floor Palm Garden or take your purchases home to be enjoyed. Whatever your taste or craving—the Milwaukee Public Market has something to satisfy your appetite!

The Market also showcases a variety of cooking classes featuring instructors ranging from our own vendors and local chefs to nationally known cookbook authors. The Palm Garden and Kitchen areas are also available for corporate team building events, company functions, and private parties.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is parking available?

A: Yes, parking is available near the Milwaukee Public Market, click here to learn more.

Q: Does the Market offer free WiFi?

A: Yes! Guests of the Market can use WiFi network 'MPM Guest'.

Q: Are animals allowed inside the Market?

A: As is the law, only service animals adhering to ADA guidelines are allowed.

Q: Where is the Milwaukee Public Market located?

A: The Milwaukee Public Market is located in the Historic Third Ward neighborhood at 400 N. Water St.

Q: Does the Market offer gift cards?

A: Yes, you can purchase Market gift cards at the Market office or by clicking here. You can check your gift card balance here.

Hours of Operation

Monday - Saturday:  10:00am - 8:00pm
Sunday:  10:00am - 6:00pm
Open Early
Anodyne Coffee:  7:00am
On The Bus:  9:00am
Late Start
St. Paul Fish Company:  11:00am
Thai-namite:  11:00am

Market ON A MISSION

Market Purpose

The Milwaukee Public Market is dedicated to fostering a sense of community and supporting local businesses & organizations through initiatives that enhance the social cultural, and economic fabric of our city.

Management

The Milwaukee Public Market is operated by the Business Improvement District (BID) #2, a quasi-governmental entity tasked with maintaining and promoting the Historic Third Ward neighborhood

Market Staff

Alison Enders
Events & Hospitality Manager
Ashlee Zillmer
Accounting Clerk
Bryan Babler
Building Manager
Casey Murphy
Maintenance Coordinator
Danielle O'Connell
Event Coordinator
David Ware
Facility Manager
Jan Barnard
Events & Admin Coordinator
Mario Clipper
Maintenance Coordinator
Paige Hammond
Marketing & Communications Manager
Paul Schwartz
Executive Director (Public Market & BID No.2)
Ryan Litsheim
Digital Systems Manager
Vicki Asimakopoulos
Operations Manager

BID #2 Board of Directors

Ann Pieper Eisenbrown
Pieper Properties, LLC
Greg Uhen, Vice Chair
Eppstein Uhen Architects
Kendall Breunig, Treasurer
Sunset Investors
Marianne Burish
Transwestern
Michael DeMichele
DeMichele Co.
Michael Gardner, Immediate Past President
Historic Third Ward Association
Robert Joseph
Joseph Property Development
Ron San Felippo, Chair
3 Bridges Development
Steve Mech
CSA Commercial
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