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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.

Free – $15
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Historic Third Ward Tour

Historic Milwaukee, Inc. 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.

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Historic Narrated Boat Tour with Edelweiss Cruises

Edelweiss Cruises 205 West Highland Avenue, Milwaukee

Travel through downtown Milwaukee underneath its bridges, see historical landmarks and get incredible views of the Milwaukee skyline including the Milwaukee Art Museum (Calatrava), Discovery World, Summerfest grounds, and yacht clubs. This narrated tour led by HMI guides and deftly navigated by Edelweiss Cruises. Our team of knowledgeable volunteer narrators will provide an informative and enjoyable…

The Mansions of Lake Drive

This tour will visit the northeast quarter of the Upper East Side, Milwaukee's Gold Coast, the lyrical and legendary land of Lake Drive Mansions!  The area developed between the 1890s…

$10 – $20

Rappel for Historic Milwaukee

Milwaukee Athletic Club 758 N. Broadway St., Milwaukee, WI

Take your love of Milwaukee to new heights! Rappel from the Milwaukee Athletic Club and support Historic Milwaukee and Doors Open!  EVENT DATE: Sunday Sept. 22nd 2024 LOCATION:  Milwaukee Athletic Club, 758 N. Broadway St. Milwaukee, WI About the Event Historic Milwaukee is thrilled to host this rappelling event to commemorate our organization's 50th anniversary. The…

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Industrial Heritage, Walker’s Point

MC2 Park 131 S. 1st Street, Milwaukee, WI

The First and Second Street Historic District celebrates the almost continuous development of the area from the 1840s to the 1920s. Added to the register in 1987, the district has transformed…

$10 – $20
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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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Historic Narrated Boat Tour with Edelweiss Cruises

Edelweiss Cruises 205 West Highland Avenue, Milwaukee

Travel through downtown Milwaukee underneath its bridges, see historical landmarks and get incredible views of the Milwaukee skyline including the Milwaukee Art Museum (Calatrava), Discovery World, Summerfest grounds, and yacht clubs. This narrated tour led by HMI guides and deftly navigated by Edelweiss Cruises. Our team of knowledgeable volunteer narrators will provide an informative and enjoyable…

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North Point Mansions

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
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German Heritage Walking Tour

Turner Hall 1040 Vel R. Phillips Ave., Milwaukee, WI

Walking down Old World Third Street today you are not likely to see many German shops advertising “English Spoken Here” as a special or unique service; but as early as…

$10 – $20