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NYE MKE
This New Year’s Eve, join us at Milwaukee’s most iconic venue, the Milwaukee Art Museum, for a party that you won’t want to miss!
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Milwaukee Art Museum 700 North Art Museum Drive Milwaukee, WI 53202
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About this event
Celebrate more than just the new year. Celebrate Milwaukee!
This New Year’s Eve, join us at Milwaukee’s most iconic venue for a party that you won’t want to miss. The night will showcase members of our city's creative community with the goal of giving back to the place we love to call home.
Proceeds from NYE MKE will support new community public art installations commissioned by Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21, including "Lightfield by HYBYCOZO," coming in January 2023 to Cathedral Square Park.
All-Inclusive Event (Food, Drinks, Entertainment)
- Iconic venue right on Milwaukee's lakefront - Milwaukee Art Museum
- Nonstop entertainment with live musicians and headliner DJ Shawna
- Open bar
- Live art
- Live performers
- Midnight champagne toast
- Hors d’oeuvres and late-night food stations
- Professional photographer to capture the night
- Photo Booth
- NYE Party favors
- Exceptional decor and atmosphere
- Dance floor lighting
- Lounge seating with beverage service available for reservation
Snapshot of Entertainment
Joe Wray - Local acoustic guitarist, 9:00-10:00pm
FunkClub Wagon - Local funk band, 10:00-11:30pm
DJ Shawna - Milwaukee Bucks Official DJ and producer, 11:30-1:00am
21+ to Enter | Proper identification will be required upon entry
For additional event information, visit: www.nyemke.com or follow us on Instagram @nye.mke
Thank you to our event partners!
Events By Design - Host
Premier Experience
Experience includes:
- 3.5 hour open bar featuring: Titos, Tangueray, Captain Morgan, Bacardi, Jim Beam, Jameson, Seagrams 7, Johnny Walker Red, Jose Cuervo Gold, Korbel, plus a variety of wine and beer options
- Hors d’oeuvres and late-night food stations featuring: Wisconsin Artisan Cheese Platter, Interactive display stations of Hummus and Antipasti, and a Station of Sliders, French Fries, Pretzel Bites and Cheese Curd
- Midnight champagne toast
- Professional photo with you and your party
- NYE party favors
- Complimentary Coat Check
- Free shuttle to official after party at Camp Bar Third Ward
Limited tickets available
Proceeds from NYE MKE will support new community public art installations commissioned by Milwaukee Downtown
VIP Experience
Experience incudes:
- Early access (8 pm)
- Access to galleria exhibition (8 pm-9 pm) - David Claerbout: The Close
- Exclusive VIP area with private bar and food stations
- 4.5-hour open bar (top shelf) featuring: Grey Goose, Ketel One, Bombay Sapphire, Hendricks, Captain Morgan, Bacardi, Makers Mark, Knob Creek, Jack Daniels, Jameson, Glenfiddich, Johnny Walker Black, Jose Cuervo, Courvoisier, Korbel plus a variety of wine and beer options
- Upgraded hors d’oeuvres and late-night food stations featuring: Shrimp Cocktail, Bacon Wrapped Dates, Alsatian Flatbreads, Wisconsin Artisan Cheese Platter, Interactive display stations of Hummus and Antipasti, and a Station of Sliders, French Fries, Pretzel Bites and Cheese Curd
- Midnight champagne toast
- Professional photo with you and your party
- NYE party favors
- Complimentary Coat Check
- Free shuttle to official after party at Camp Bar Third Ward
- Lounge seating with beverage service is available for reservation (see below)
Limited tickets available
Proceeds from NYE MKE will support new community public art installations commissioned by Milwaukee Downtown
Add ons:
Table Reservations
- Reserved tables for parties of 2, 4, 6, or 8 guests
- Champagne for the table upon arrival
Limited tickets available
**DOES NOT INCLUDE TICKET FOR ENTRY**
**TICKETS SOLD SEPARATELY**
Proceeds from NYE MKE will support new community public art installations commissioned by Milwaukee Downtown
Luxury Lounge Reservations
- Reserved lounge areas for parties of up to 8
- Champagne for the lounge area upon arrival
- Dedicated beverage service for your area
Limited tickets available
**DOES NOT INCLUDE TICKET FOR ENTRY**
**TICKETS SOLD SEPARATELY**
Proceeds from NYE MKE will support new community public art installations commissioned by Milwaukee Downtown
Discounted Hotel Room Information
The Westin Milwaukee - 550 N Van Buren St. Milwaukee, WI 53202
Discounted rate - $239/night
Use code EBD
Parking
Limited parking available onsite at $8, however, we recommend using Uber/Lyft
Note: Free shuttle to official after party at Camp Bar Third Ward
Dress Code
Formal attire, dress to impress! Shoes must be worn for the entire evening. Bring flats if needed!
Complimentary coat check available at the door, tips appreciated
Additional Policies
- No carry-ins of any kind
- Stadium-size bags only - 10x3x6
- No shots, martinis, or neat drinks allowed
- No bottle service allowed
- No champagne glasses for champagne toast , plastic only
- Last call will be at 12:15am, with the bars closing promptly at 12:30am
- VIP guests may arrive at 8pm on December 31, 2022
- General admission guests may arrive at 9pm on December 31, 2022
- No one will be admitted after 10:30pm on December 31, 2022, even if a ticket has been purchased
- Smoking and vaping are prohibited in the museum, or within 30 feet outside of museum; a smoking section will be available on the south end of Baumgartner Terrace.
- MAM & Events By Design Staff have the right to refuse entry for any guests deemed too inebriated
- MAM bartenders, servers, managers and security officers have the authority to not serve guest(s) if it is thought the individual(s) is extremely inebriated; no explanation will be needed and the individual(s) may be asked to leave the museum
- MAM & Events By Design staff reserves the right to ask any guest(s) to leave the event if displaying inappropriate behavior to other guests, vendors, entertainers, MAM STAFF AND EVENTS BY DESIGN STAFF OR MUSEUM PROPERTY