Doors Open Milwaukee
September 26 & 27, 2026
Doors Open Milwaukee is an annual celebration of Milwaukee's architecture, history and neighborhoods. The event opens 190+ locations throughout the metro area to tour for free, including 40 locations with UW-Milwaukee this year.
Presenting Sponsor
Doors Open Ticketed Tours
In addition to 180+ Doors Open locations you can visit, no ticket required, there are dozens of in-depth ticketed tours available to book.
Volunteer for Doors Open Milwaukee
Join hundreds of volunteers who help welcome thousands of visitors as they explore the city’s most unique spaces.
Keep Doors Open Free
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Land Acknowledgement
We hope our program will not only raise awareness and appreciation of Milwaukee’s architecture and built environment, but also help protect the diversity of income, culture, race, and ethnicity that make neighborhoods livable for everyone. Read our full Land Acknowledgement.
Photo and Video Release Info
Historic Milwaukee staff, volunteers and contract employees may document the event for future promotional materials, fundraising or advertising of Historic Milwaukee, Inc. By attending Doors Open Milwaukee on September 26 and 27, 2026, participants grant full permission to Historic Milwaukee, Inc. to use photographs, videotapes, motion pictures, or any other record of this event, for any legitimate purpose without any monetary payment.
