Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele Announces the Reopening of Desert Dome
Grand Reopening Celebration Event Set for December 1st
The Domes. Photo by Dave Reid.
MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele today announced that work has been completed in the Desert Dome at the Mitchell Park Conservatory, and that the third and final Dome will reopen to the public this Saturday, October 29th – about a week ahead of schedule.
In addition to visiting the newly reopened Desert Dome, guests can experience a stroll through the country in the Show Dome, where the farm-like setting includes scarecrows, cornstalks, and hay bales as well as a pumpkin patch. Guests can also take a break from the cooler temperatures outside by warming up in the Tropical Dome, where the humid air, bird calls, and lush foliage replicate a tropical rainforest.
“Thanks to the hard work of County staff, volunteers, our contractor Masonry Restoration, and our consultants we were able to open the Show Dome ahead of schedule, have reopened the Tropical Dome, and are now reopening the Desert Dome ahead of schedule,” County Executive Chris Abele said. “People have been loving the fall show in the Show Dome and are looking forward to enjoying all three Domes over the holiday season and beyond.”
County Executive Abele also announced that a grand reopening celebration sponsored by a generous donation from Northwestern Mutual is being planned for December 1st.
The Domes
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.
Mentioned in This Press Release
Recent Press Releases by County Executive Chris Abele
Milwaukee County Passes Ordinance to Advance Racial Equity and Improve Health Outcomes
Apr 29th, 2020 by County Executive Chris AbeleMilwaukee County leaders commit to eliminating institutional racism by addressing County polices, practices and power structures through a racial equity lens
Milwaukee County Officials Order All Municipal Polling Places Closed
Apr 6th, 2020 by County Executive Chris AbeleCounty Officials Implement Gov's Order to Protect Public Health
Looking at those photos, wouldn’t Home Depot would be a logical sponsor for the displays at the Domes? Add home project demonstration workshops as a draw along with a beer garden/rockclimbing/pizza place/velodrome.
Milwaukeeans love The Domes, and we’re all so happy they’re re-opening – completely – again!