Villa Terrace Museum & Gardens

Villa Terrace Museum & Gardens Italian Renaissance-style historic home and museum on the bluffs of Lake Michigan
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Tonight from 6:30PM-8:30PM, join us at Villa Terrace for a Lindy Hop Dance Class, led by Lisa Black of Lindy Hop MKE. 💃T...
08/13/2026

Tonight from 6:30PM-8:30PM, join us at Villa Terrace for a Lindy Hop Dance Class, led by Lisa Black of Lindy Hop MKE. 💃

This event is a beginner-friendly Lindy Hop dance lesson, led by an instructor from Lindy Hope MKE, who’s mission is to create an inclusive and and passionate community, while teaching and enjoying Lindy Hop and swing jazz dance styles.

Vintage dress is encouraged at this event! Tickets are $15, with limited availability. You can purchase tickets at https://wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLink.aspx?name=E368486&id=41

Meet the Face of Historic Beauty: Villa Terrace Museum & Gardens With its Italian-inspired architecture, sweeping lake v...
08/13/2026

Meet the Face of Historic Beauty: Villa Terrace Museum & Gardens

With its Italian-inspired architecture, sweeping lake views and lush gardens, Villa Terrace has been a Milwaukee landmark for more than a century. Today, the historic estate continues the Smith family's legacy by welcoming the community through art, music, events and more.

Learn more about Villa Terrace: https://www.milwaukeemag.com/villa-terrace-museum-gardens-face-of-historic-beauty/

Photo: Linda Smallpage, Boutique Photographer

Come join Villa Terrace on Thursday, the 13th, from 6:30PM-8:30PM for a Lindy Hop Dance Class, led by Lisa Black of Lind...
08/12/2026

Come join Villa Terrace on Thursday, the 13th, from 6:30PM-8:30PM for a Lindy Hop Dance Class, led by Lisa Black of Lindy Hop MKE. 💃

This event is a beginner-friendly Lindy Hop dance lesson, and Milwaukee’s most elegant way to spend your Thursday evening! Come dance with a community at our historic, lakefront site. Vintage dress is always encouraged!

Tickets are $15, with limited availability. You can purchase tickets at https://wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLink.aspx?name=E368486&id=41

Join Villa Terrace for our Double Feature Movie night on Sunday, August 16th, from 4PM-10PM! 🎥This movie night brings fu...
08/10/2026

Join Villa Terrace for our Double Feature Movie night on Sunday, August 16th, from 4PM-10PM! 🎥

This movie night brings fun for the whole family, with a magical evening of film paired with the lakefront views that Villa Terrace offers.

Our showing of K-Pop Demon Hunters starts at 5 PM, and our showing of Mamma Mia! Starts at 7 PM.

Guests are encouraged to bring blankets, lawn chairs, and snacks to fully relax into the experience as they enjoy these two unique films. It’s a perfect way to spend a summer evening by the lake. Come early, get comfortable, and enjoy a night of cinema with Villa Terrace.

You can get tickets here: https://wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLink.aspx?name=E368486&id=44

Join Villa Terrace for a relaxing w**e tasting with The Milwaukee W**e Academy tonight from 6:00pm-7:00pm! 🍷This class w...
08/10/2026

Join Villa Terrace for a relaxing w**e tasting with The Milwaukee W**e Academy tonight from 6:00pm-7:00pm! 🍷

This class will explore the endless variations of Riesling, featuring six different variations of the w**e from around the world, ranging from Germany to Australia, and more. This class will be led by Rosie Moses- Milwaukee W**e Academy’s newest instructor and resident German W**e Scholar.

Pre-registration is required for this event. You can register on www.mkew**eacademy.com.

This week at Villa Terrace, we are offering a variety of different events to make your summer memorable. ☀️🍷 W**e Tastin...
08/10/2026

This week at Villa Terrace, we are offering a variety of different events to make your summer memorable. ☀️

🍷 W**e Tasting with Milwaukee W**e Academy | Monday, August 10th, 6:00 PM- 7:00 PM
Come enjoy a relaxing Riesling tasting in our great hall, led by the Milwaukee W**e Academy.

💃 Lindy Hop Dance Class | Thursday, August 13th, 6:30 PM- 8:30 PM
Join us for a Lindy Hop dance class at the villa, taught by Lisa Black. You can get tickets here: https://wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLink.aspx?name=E368486&id=41

🧘 Yoga at the Terrace | Sunday, August 16th, 9:00 AM- 10:00 AM
Come enjoy a relaxing morning yoga session at the terrace, led by a local instructor.

🏛️ Museum Open | Thursday-Sunday, 11:00 AM- 3:00 PM
As always, we are open every Thursday through Sunday to the public.

Please pardon our dust as we continue with important restoration work on our property. We appreciate your understanding, and look forward to seeing you at the museum!

Join Crave Cart at Villa Terrace next Sunday for our finalSopra Mare date of 2026! Thank you to everyone who has joined ...
08/09/2026

Join Crave Cart at Villa Terrace next Sunday for our final
Sopra Mare date of 2026! Thank you to everyone who has joined us this summer for this very special concert series.

Join us at Villa Terrace for a relaxing w**e tasting in the great hall, led by The Milwaukee W**e Academy on Monday, Aug...
08/03/2026

Join us at Villa Terrace for a relaxing w**e tasting in the great hall, led by The Milwaukee W**e Academy on Monday, August 10th, from 6:00pm-7:00pm.

Pre-registration is required for this event. You can register on www.mkew**eacademy.com.

This week at Villa Terrace, there are a variety of events, there’s sure to be something that appeals to you! ☀️🎨 Jan Ser...
08/03/2026

This week at Villa Terrace, there are a variety of events, there’s sure to be something that appeals to you! ☀️

🎨 Jan Serr - Opening Reception & Artist Talk | Wednesday, August 5th, 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Join us for a special opening reception celebrating Jan Serr's newest exhibition at Villa Terrace! Enjoy an evening cocktail gathering, and meet the artist behind the work.
While this event is free to attend, advance registration is required, and capped at 100 attendees. You can register with the link at the bottom of this post.

🧘 Yoga at the Terrace | Sunday, August 9th, 9:00 AM-10:00 AM
Come enjoy a relaxing morning yoga session at the terrace, led by a local instructor.

☕️ Cafe Sopra Mare | Sunday, August 9th, 10:30 AM-12:30 PM
Cafe Sopra Mare returns, featuring cafe items from Crave Cart MKE. Come enjoy music from Colton Klingenmeyer in our courtyard, while sipping on some hand-crafted coffee. Admission to the museum for this event is free until 12:30pm.

🏛️ Museum Open | Thursday-Sunday, 11:00 AM-3:00 PM
As always, we are open every Thursday through Sunday to the public.

🍷 W**e Tasting with Milwaukee W**e Academy | Monday, August 10th, 6:00 PM-7:00 PM
Come enjoy a relaxing w**e tasting in our great hall, led by the Milwaukee W**e Academy.

Please pardon our dust as we continue with important restoration work on our property. We appreciate your understanding, and look forward to seeing you at the museum!

Register for the Jan Serr event here: https://wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLink.aspx?name=E368486&id=48&fbclid=IwY2xjawTW9ThleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFTNVJ6VDhPbnR2eUNDTlAzc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHsOvUtRPY-jB-94eRk8sXzKcCSm2SXQ1a2dY0mBXVdM0RlBGLm1MRoSzeI7V_aem_WyMWWoI5iqR3GA2C0

This week at Villa Terrace, we welcome August with a variety of events this weekend to be enjoyed by all! ☀️🧘 Yoga at th...
07/29/2026

This week at Villa Terrace, we welcome August with a variety of events this weekend to be enjoyed by all! ☀️

🧘 Yoga at the Terrace | Sunday, August 2nd, 9:00 AM-10:00 AM
Come enjoy a relaxing morning yoga session at the terrace, led by a local instructor.

☕️ Cafe Sopra Mare | Sunday, August 2nd, 10:30 AM-12:30 PM
Cafe Sopra Mare returns, featuring cafe items from Crave Cart MKE. Come enjoy music from Corey Klingenmeyer in our courtyard, while sipping on some hand crafted coffee. Admission to the museum for this event is free until 12:30pm.

🏛️ Museum Open | Thursday-Sunday, 11:00 AM-3:00 PM
As always, we are open every Thursday through Sunday to the public.

Please pardon our dust as we continue with important restoration work on our property. We appreciate your understanding, and look forward to seeing you at the museum!

Address

2220 N Terrace Avenue
Milwaukee, WI
53202

Telephone

+14142961101

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