Building Description
Designed to feel like a “temple of Oriental art,” the Oriental Theatre was conceived of by the Milwaukee architecture firm Dick & Bauer and constructed by Saxe Amusement Enterprises in 1927. With design elements borrowed from Indian, Moorish, Islamic, and Byzantine architectural styles, the Oriental Theatre’s eccentric, East Indian-inspired aesthetic resulted in 2,000 yards of lush textiles, faux teakwood ceiling timbers, intricate tile floors and pillars, onion-domed minarets, a porcelain-paneled entrance, and a stately terra cotta balustrade atop the theater roof.
Visitor Experience
Visitors will be able to take a self-guided tour with Milwaukee Film staff presences of our lobby and balcony and will only be allowed to enter to see the theatres in between our films during load in for the next film. While the films are playing we ask that visitors do not enter the theatres as to not disturb the other movie goers.
Address
2230 N Farwell Ave
Saturday Hours
10 am - 4 pm
Sunday Hours
10 am - 4 pm
Photography
Photography allowed
Handicapped Accessible
1st floor only
