Patrick and Beatrice Haggerty Museum of Art

The Patrick and Beatrice Haggerty Museum of Art, commonly known as the Haggerty Museum of Art or simply The Haggerty, is an art museum situated on the campus of Marquette University in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Opened on November 11, 1984, the museum houses a collection of approximately 10,000 works as of 2025, displayed across two levels of exhibition space totaling 5,246 square feet (487 m2). It serves as a significant cultural institution within the university setting, offering public access to a diverse range of art historical periods and media.

The museum emerged from a collaborative effort chaired by Curtis L. Carter, a philosophy professor at Marquette University. Construction was funded by a donation from Patrick E. Haggerty (1914-1980), an alumnus and co-founder of Texas Instruments, Inc., and his wife Beatrice (1913-2003), after whom the institution is named. The building was originally designed by San Antonio architect O'Neil Ford; following Ford's death, Milwaukee architect David Kahler assumed responsibility for completing the project. During construction in 1983, American artist and social activist Keith Haring created a mural titled Construction Fence, inspired by breakdancing, for the fence surrounding the building site. This work was subsequently relocated inside the galleries. The museum opened to the public on November 11, 1984.

The Haggerty's permanent collection encompasses approximately 10,000 works of art with pronounced strengths in several areas. European paintings from the late Renaissance and early modern eras form a significant component, alongside twentieth-century German art. The museum also maintains substantial holdings in modern and contemporary photography and fine art prints by post-war and contemporary artists. Most objects in the collection are accessible through the museum's online collection search, facilitating scholarly and public engagement with the holdings.

The collection includes paintings by Pieter Claeissens, Charles-André van Loo, Gustave Caillebotte, Lovis Corinth, Diego Rivera, Salvador Dalí, Jacob Lawrence, Jacques Villon, and Andy Warhol. Notable sculptural works include pieces by Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux and Louise Nevelson. The works on paper are particularly distinguished, featuring Otto Dix, Weegee, Robert Rauschenberg, and Marc Chagall. A significant donation from the museum's namesakes comprises Chagall's The Bible Series, a set of 105 colored etchings. Salvador Dalí's The Madonna of Port Lligat represents another highlight of the painting collection. Keith Haring's Construction Fence, originally created for the building site fence, remains part of the collection after its relocation indoors.

The museum building was originally designed by O'Neil Ford, a prominent San Antonio architect known for his regionalist approach. After Ford's death, David Kahler, a Milwaukee-based architect, took over the project and saw it through to completion. The structure occupies a position on the Marquette University campus in downtown Milwaukee, integrating the museum into an active academic environment. The exhibition spaces span two levels, providing 5,246 square feet (487 m2) for the display of the collection.

The Patrick and Beatrice Haggerty Museum of Art is located on the campus of Marquette University in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The museum operates under the auspices of Marquette University and maintains an active web presence at http://www.marquette.edu/haggerty/. Its collection is partially accessible through an online collection search, and the institution also participates in Google Arts & Culture, extending virtual access to its holdings beyond physical visits.