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Downtown Sculpture Tour

Historic Milwaukee 235 E Michigan St, Milwaukee, WI

Explore the 2021 Sculpture Milwaukee installation and other public art in downtown Milwaukee. Learn more about the artists, their portfolios and consider the relation of art, architecture and public space.

Free – $15
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North Point Mansions Tour

North Point Water Tower 2288 N. Lake Dr., Milwaukee, WI

From Tudors to Frank Lloyd Wright, see the impressive mansions of the North Point Neighborhood! The area is known for its intact early twentieth century architecture and historical importance.

Free – $15

Washington Park – Connecting the Past to the Future

Join journalist/landscape historian Virginia Small for a walk through Washington Park. Learn more about Frederick Law Olmsted's design of the park, the freeway's impact on its access and experience, and prospects for the future.

$10 – $15
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Downtown Tour

Historic Milwaukee 235 E Michigan St, Milwaukee, WI

This unique tour of our most prestigious downtown buildings starts at the Mackie Building and ends at the Milwaukee Art Museum to view its stunning architecture. All participants are required to wear masks to participate in the tour. HMI reserves the right to cancel or reschedule due to extreme/inclement weather or COVID-19 cases in our…

Free – $15
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Downtown Tour

Historic Milwaukee 235 E Michigan St, Milwaukee, WI

This unique tour of our most prestigious downtown buildings starts at the Mackie Building and ends at the Milwaukee Art Museum to view its stunning architecture. All participants are required to wear masks to participate in the tour. HMI reserves the right to cancel or reschedule due to extreme/inclement weather or COVID-19 cases in our…

Free – $15
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RiverWalk Tour

Historic Milwaukee 235 E Michigan St, Milwaukee, WI

Discover the design concepts used to create the RiverWalk’s path and enjoy sculptures dotting the landscape.  This tour also highlights the architecturally significant buildings that flank the Milwaukee River.

Free – $15

History of Milwaukee Drag Virtual Book Talk

Join historians Michail Takach and B.J. Daniels for a virtual book talk. The event is free, please RSVP for Zoom information.  For more than a century, drag has been an unstoppable force in Milwaukee nightlife. On June 7, 1884, “The Only Leon” brought the fine art of female impersonation to the Grand Opera Hall, launching…

Free
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Water to Westown

Historic Milwaukee 235 E Michigan St, Milwaukee, WI

Explore downtown west of the Milwaukee River including theaters, civic and commercial buildings along N. Water Street and N. Broadway.

Free – $15
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Downtown Tour

Historic Milwaukee 235 E Michigan St, Milwaukee, WI

This unique tour of our most prestigious downtown buildings starts at the Mackie Building and ends at the Milwaukee Art Museum to view its stunning architecture. All participants are required to wear masks to participate in the tour. HMI reserves the right to cancel or reschedule due to extreme/inclement weather or COVID-19 cases in our…

Free – $15
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Historic Third Ward Tour

Historic Milwaukee 235 E Michigan St, Milwaukee, WI

Learn about the area’s early immigrant settlers and explore the warehouses that once housed a diverse group of industries. Today, the area is home to trend-setting businesses. Starting location: Historic Milwaukee, Inc. Ending location: Milwaukee Public Market

Free – $15