About Us

A vital cultural center, educational institution, an expanding network of ideas, the Museum of Wisconsin Art (MOWA) collects and interprets American art through the lens of a single state. Informed by dynamic initiatives and collaborations, MOWA is an innovative forum for contemporary artists, socially relevant exhibitions, lectures by artists and industry experts, and engaging classes and activities for all ages. MOWA has two permanent venues with the West Bend Mothership and MOWA | DTN located in downtown Milwaukee’s Saint Kate--The Arts Hotel as well as two partnering community organizations that create access across the state. MOWA annually welcomes more than 225,000 visitors, making it a cultural destination for the art and artists of our time.