I really enjoyed the experience of getting a tattoo at this location. My artist Chris was super down to earth and provided good samples of the tattoo and he provided really good facial details on the tat.

The Skin Museum
The Skin Museum at a glance
Customers praise the shop's clean environment, friendly staff, and high-quality custom tattoo work, noting that artists are communicative and thorough with aftercare instructions. Pricing is generally considered reasonable for the service provided. However, several low-star reviews highlight significant scheduling issues, including long wait times beyond appointment slots and a lack of punctuality, which led to customer dissatisfaction despite the positive artistic feedback.
- Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 304 reviews (97% five-star).
- Reviews on this page: 304 Google reviews (258 with written comments, 75 with photos).
- Owner responses: the business replied to 12% of reviews.
- Most recent review: October 25, 2026.
- Service: Piercing Studio serving Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Data from Google, last updated October 25, 2026.
Score profile vs other piercing studios
Score per factor (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: craft & service and value; weakest: replies to reviews.
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Star ratings
304 Google reviews we collected
- 5 stars29497%
- 4 stars31%
- 3 stars21%
- 2 stars31%
- 1 star21%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 258 written reviews
- Praise32699%
- Complaints41%
Price
What customers reported paying
Middle half of what 82 customers paid ($126–$417) · gold mark = category median.
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
- Staff & attitude12337%
- Quality & results9128%
- Would recommend6720%
- Speed & response196%
- Communication165%
- Price & value82%
- Honesty & trust62%
What customers talk about
We read 258 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“Overall a really great experience for us both, it was a great atmosphere with nice artists, we are in love with the results and hope to come back in the future!”
“…iversary date done and we couldn't be happier how they turned out Kay did an amazing job!…”
“It really turned out exactly how I wanted it to so I definitely recommend!”
“Both of them were our first tattoos and he was able to do them both in the same day as our consultation.”
“He took the time to make sure every design was exactly right, explained everything clearly, and never made me feel rushed.”
“I could not be happier with JA, and the whole experience and worth every penny.”
“Tattoo came out amazing, and he's honestly just a super chill/nice guy.”
People customers mention
- Chaz 37 reviews
- Chris 18 reviews
- Jeremy 7 reviews
- Kay 5 reviews
- Dre 4 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Reviews for your job
Customers hired The Skin Museum for 8 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.
Recent priced reviews
Everyone here was so nice. Kay did a fantastic job with my tattoo, better than what I could have ever imagine!
We got both our tattoos done by Chris. Both of them were our first tattoos and he was able to do them both in the same day as our consultation. We had a great experience with the designing of the tattoo, great conversation during the session, and he was very thorough with the aftercare instructions. Overall a really…
Chris was very nice and I felt very comfortable with him tattooing me. Really nice place and set up.
Got a tattoo done by Chris on the back of the neck. He was gentle enough so that it actually didn't hurt as bad, and I have a relatively low pain tolerance, so that's impressive. Tattoo came out amazing, and he's honestly just a super chill/nice guy. Definitely will come back. 👍
I had the absolute best experience with Kay! It was my first tattoo so I was a little nervous at first but she did an amazing job at taking me through the process and helping me pick out how I wanted to do my tattoo. It really turned out exactly how I wanted it to so I definitely recommend!!
Got a neck piece done by artist Jeremy and let me say he is amazing at his craft very professional, awesome vibe and extremely good with the needle! 10 out of 10 recommend.
Jobs customers hired them for
| Job | Reviews | Category typical |
|---|---|---|
| Tattoo design | 97 | $119–$290 |
| Tattoos | 59 | $114–$277 |
| Tattoo aftercare | 15 | — |
| Color ink tattoos | 5 | $114–$271 |
| Piercings | 4 | $52–$96 |
| Tattoo cover-ups & reworkings | 4 | $132–$310 |
| Custom tattoo lettering | 3 | $114–$222 |
| Fine line tattoos | 3 | $108–$170 |
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Customer reviews
4.9 ★★★★★ 304 reviews on Google · rating breakdown
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10/10 was very friendly and welcoming. Felt so safe and comfortable
My husband and I came in and we got infinity tattoos with our names on and our anniversary date done and we couldn't be happier how they turned out Kay did an amazing job!!!! The lines are perfect!!!! Wish I could show pictures but don't know how.
- Services: Tattoo design, Custom tattoo lettering
My husband and I both had tattoos done by Jeremy (RA) and they are absolutely amazing! He made the whole process so easy and comfortable. His work is beyond exceptional! The shop is so nice and clean too! We will definitely be back for future work! Highly recommend!
- Services: Tattoo design
Everyone here was so nice. Kay did a fantastic job with my tattoo, better than what I could have ever imagine!
- Price: $150–200
- Services: Tattoo design
We got both our tattoos done by Chris. Both of them were our first tattoos and he was able to do them both in the same day as our consultation. We had a great experience with the designing of the tattoo, great conversation during the session, and he was very thorough with the aftercare instructions. Overall a really great experience for us both, it was a great atmosphere with nice artists, we are in love with the results and hope to come back in the future!
- Price: $250–300
- Services: Tattoo design
Chris was very nice and I felt very comfortable with him tattooing me. Really nice place and set up.
- Price: $100–150
- Services: Tattoo design
Got a tattoo done by Chris on the back of the neck. He was gentle enough so that it actually didn't hurt as bad, and I have a relatively low pain tolerance, so that's impressive. Tattoo came out amazing, and he's honestly just a super chill/nice guy. Definitely will come back. 👍
- Price: $250–300
- Services: Tattoo design
It was a great experience I was able to show what I was trying to get, got asked and suggested options to match my request, and got them exactly what I was looking for.
- Services: Tattoo aftercare, Tattoo design
Ra has done 3 of my tattoos over the last 9 years and I’m blown away every single time! I get compliments all the time for them. Ra is a down to earth individual with great work ethic, great skill and he makes you feel like family so the process is easy.
Business details
- Address: 2917 N Oakland Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53211
- Phone: (414) 988-4778
- Website: theskinmuseum.com
- Service area: Milwaukee, WI

