Bartolotta Catering & Events at Discovery World

Bartolotta Catering & Events at Discovery World is a lakefront event venue set inside Milwaukee’s Discovery World museum on the downtown harbor. Two distinct spaces — a 360-degree rooftop room overlooking Lake Michigan and a ground-floor pavilion that seats up to 600 — make it a versatile setting for weddings, corporate receptions, and large celebrations with indoor-outdoor flow.

Event spaces

• Pilot House (3rd floor) — A striking 360-degree circular event space on the museum’s top floor, wrapped by a panoramic outdoor terrace with views of Lake Michigan and the Milwaukee skyline. Most comfortable for 100 to 250 guests, with the option to add museum exhibit access during the cocktail and hors d’oeuvres hour.
• Pavilion (1st floor) — The largest space on campus, accommodating 100 to 600 guests and extending outdoors to multiple patio options for indoor-outdoor events.

Food & beverage

Bartolotta Catering is the exclusive food and beverage provider for all events at Discovery World, offering an a la carte menu with a range of service styles from plated dinners to stations-based receptions.

Pricing

Room rental starts at $2,500 with an $8,000 food-and-beverage minimum. A $2,000 museum operating fee covers parking attendant, custodial, security, and event staff. A 24% service charge and 8.4% tax apply. Final rates vary by date, space, and the specifics of each event.

Location

Set on Milwaukee’s downtown lakefront at 500 N Harbor Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53202.