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keymilwaukee.com 09 Milwaukee Landmarks g Bradley Family Foundation. The Lynden house and grounds were purchased in 1927 by industrialist Harry Bradley of the Allen-Bradley Company and his wife, Peg Bradley. The Bradleys retained the Chicago landscape architects William Langford and Theodore Moreau to transform the flat farmland, with its small farmhouse and barn, into an English country garden. From 1962-1978, Peg Bradley—already an experi - enced art collector—began collecting the contemporary monumental sculptures that secured Lynden's interna- tional reputation. The col- lection includes sculptures by Alexander Archipenko, Henry Moore, Barbara Hep- worth, Clement Meadmore, Marta Pan, Tony Smith, Mark di Suvero and many others. The house has been transformed using sus- tainable building practices. Public spaces include a conference room, large classroom/studio, gallery and glassed-in function space overlooking the large patio. The rooms are available as a conference and retreat center, and for event rentals. Details for a visit Open year-round 10am- 5pm (closed Thursdays). Day memberships are $9 for adults and $7 for students, seniors and children aged 6-17. Annual memberships also are available. Children under 6 are admitted free with an adult. Docent-led tours for groups are available but must be scheduled in advance. Reservations may be made by calling (414) 446-8481. The garden is at 2145 W. Brown Deer Rd. lyndensculpturegarden.org MORE E V E N T S Workshops are held throughout each month, with topics determined by the artist that is leading the event. Check the website for each month's dates and themes. Weekly Art Drop-ins Open to those 6 and older, drop-ins provide an after-school activity focusing on three-dimensional artmak- ing as well as painting, draw- ing and collaging. Light Up the Garden & Lynden By Night Jan. 15, 3pm-6:30pm Advance registration is required at lyndensculpture- garden.org/rsvp/lightupthe- garden or (414) 446-8794. Jer- emy Stepien helps visitors of all ages design and decorate lanterns from recycled jars. Embellishments include tis- sue paper collage, punched- tin lids, and reeds and wires (for handles). At 5pm, a lan- tern-lit walk through the gar- den is led by naturalist Naomi o eg th a ore and hot cider. Free with regu- lar admission. Dog Days at Lynden Jan. 21, 10am-5pm This canine romp in the gar- den is held monthly. During winter, cross-country skiers and snowshoers are also welcome. Free with regular admission.