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A Gem on the Lake

Acclaimed for Santiago Calatrava’s contemporary design, the Milwaukee Art Museum built in 2001 is the gem of the Milwaukee lakefront. At noon each day, a pair of white steel “wings” atop the Quadracci Pavilion fold and unfold. Known as the Burke Brise Soleil, this 90-ton sun screen spreads 217 feet at its widest point and is a Milwaukee must-see. With a collection of 20,000 works of art ranging from Old Masters to Andy Warhol, the galleries are also a draw and afford panoramic views of Lake Michigan. 700...