Warehouse Art Museum
About Us
The Warehouse Art Museum (WAM) is the only museum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin dedicated exclusively to the exhibition and study of modern and contemporary art. Opened in 2018, WAM occupies a historic five-story concrete and brick warehouse in the city’s iconic Menomonee Valley. The museum’s international collection reflects the personal vision and values of WAM’s co-founders Jan Serr and John Shannon.
Mission-driven programming at WAM includes four or five gallery exhibitions each year, often featuring guest curators, with concurrent artist talks, guest speakers, and guided exhibition tours. WAM supports the unity of the arts through regular collaborations with dance, film, music, and theater presenters. WAM’s Plumb Press also maintains an active publication and video presence.
Our Mission
The purpose of art is to remember some things, forget others, and refresh the dry places of the soul.
- Robertson Davies*
The Warehouse Art Museum exists to delight, educate, and inspire through the exhibition and study of modern and contemporary art. When we accomplish our mission, we have helped heal a great wound in our world.
- Jan Serr & John Shannon, Co-Founders
*Robertson Davies (1913-1995) Canadian novelist, playwright, opera librettist, actor, and journalist. Davies was the founding Master of Massey College, the University of Toronto. He, along with another 20th century prose master, Guy Davenport, never learned to drive.
Current Address
1635 W St. Paul Avenue, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53233
The 1635 building is home to Guardian Fine Arts Services.
Hours
WAM is temporarily closed to the public while we move to a new facility. Join us again in 2025!
Contact
CALL 414.635.1848
TOLL FREE 1.833.252.0677 x110
EMAIL info@thewarehousemke.org