Hop Streetcar Tour

Historic Milwaukee 235 E Michigan St, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Explore Milwaukee’s distant and more recent past while enjoying a smooth ride on the new Hop streetcar. From historic commercial architecture to mid-century urbanism and highway building, this tour will explore the threads of development that have led to the installation of the streetcar as well as additional growth in Downtown. The tour is wheelchair…

$5 – $15

Gargoyles, Grotesques & Dragons

Historic Milwaukee, Inc. 235 E. Michigan St., Milwaukee, WI

Milwaukee's buildings feature many "faces" that appear on churches to remind people of another world of monsters, demons and strange beasts waiting for sinners. From monsters to angels these ornaments will delight you. Take a walk with our tour guides and get a closer look at some of the gargoyles, grotesques, and dragons that adorn…

$10 – $20

Historic Narrated Boat Tour with Edelweiss Cruises

Edelweiss Cruises 205 West Highland Avenue, Milwaukee, United States

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…

North Point Mansions

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

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

Downtown Tour

Historic Milwaukee 235 E Michigan St, Milwaukee, WI, United States

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

Riverwalk

Historic Milwaukee 235 E Michigan St, Milwaukee, WI, United States

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

Water to Westown

Historic Milwaukee 235 E Michigan St, Milwaukee, WI, United States

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

Free – $15

Downtown Tour

Historic Milwaukee 235 E Michigan St, Milwaukee, WI, United States

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

Virtual Event: House History Class

Interested in discovering more about your house? Learn how to research your home with retired librarian Carolyn Colwell & HMI Staff Member, Julia Griffith. They will review the tools available at the library, City of Milwaukee, and Milwaukee County that will reveal the history of the families and architecture of your home or building. Have…

$10 – $20

Wisconsin Club Holiday Lunch Event

Wisconsin Club 900 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, United States

Enjoy holiday décor, a meal and dessert, and a talk abut the history of Women in Milwaukee with Historic Milwaukee tour guide, Cyndi Kramer. About the Program: Accidental Discoveries: Finding Milwaukee's Small History on the Way to Something Else: Researchers either love or hate rabbit holes. They can derail you for hours, but it's like panning…

$85 – $100