Calatrava's Winged Pavilion over Lake Michigan

At a Glance

The Milwaukee Art Museum on Lake Michigan opened its landmark Santiago Calatrava Quadracci Pavilion in October 2001. Its 66 m Burke Brise Soleil wings open and close three times a day.

The Winged Pavilion

Calatrava's first US project, with 36 steel fins that move hydraulically, fold automatically when wind exceeds 37 km/h. Complemented by Eero Saarinen's 1957 War Memorial main building.

Must-See

• 15 Georgia O'Keeffe paintings — among the largest holdings.
• Leading US collection of 19th-century German and Austrian painting.
• 3,000-piece folk art collection.
• Warhol, Motherwell, Close.
• Wing opening at 10 am, noon, 5 pm.

Visiting Tips

20 min walk from downtown Milwaukee; 1h30 train from Chicago. $22. 2–3 hours. Closed Mondays.