Directions
Street and Mailing Address:
Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design
273 E. Erie St.
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Map to MIAD
Directions to MIAD
From the North (click here for map):
- Take I-43 South
- Take exit 73A McKinley Ave
- Turn left
- Continue on McKinley Ave. to Water St.
- Turn right onto Water St.
- Turn left onto Erie St.
From the West (click here for map) :
- Take I-94 East
- Take I-794 East
- Take exit 1E to Van Buren/Jackson St.
- Take Jackson St. south (right lane)
- Turn first right onto St. Paul Ave.
- Turn left onto Water St.
- Turn left onto Erie St.
From the South (click here for map) :
- Take I-94/I-43
- Take I-794 East
- Take exit 1E to Van Buren/Jackson St.
- Take Jackson St. south (right lane)
- Turn first right onto St. Paul Ave.
- Turn left onto Water St.
- Turn left onto Erie St.
MIAD is on your right side at 273 East Erie Street.
MIAD’s phone number is 414‑847‑3200.
Parking at MIAD
Street parking: The neighborhood surrounding MIAD offers metered street parking; most meters are two-hour maximum. Download the MKE Park app for convenience when paying for metered parking.
Surface lots: Paid parking is available at several nearby surface lots and parking structures.
- Babcock Auto Springs Lot, 310 E. Erie St. (on the northeast corner of Erie and Young Streets, kitty corner from MIAD).
- Italian Community Center, 631 E. Chicago Street
For more information on parking structures and surface lots, see the Historic Third Ward’s parking information.
Learn more about parking and transportation options for MIAD students.
Bus Transportation
See the Milwaukee County Transit System website for more information on bust routes to transport you to MIAD.
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