Ticket Sale Information
Tickets went on sale to members of Historic Milwaukee on Sept 4 and the general public Sept 11.
Remember, there are 150+ buildings to tour for free, no ticket required on 9/28 and 9/29: View Building List
Ticket Fees
The following tours range from free to $10/ticket. Ticket fees help offset the cost of ticketing software and support the organization that brings you Doors Open. Municipal tours are free but reservations are required.
Waitlist
If a tour is full, you are welcome to add yourself to the waitlist. One entry on the waitlist = one ticket, if you need 3 tickets, add yourself three times.
To ensure tickets are used, waitlists will be suspended on Monday, Sept. 23rd and available tickets will be added back to the Eventbrite pages. HMI will post updates to our social media channels
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations with a refund will only be available for 48 hours after purchase. If you are unable to attend after 48 hours, we appreciate the courtesy of a cancellation to make tickets available to another attendee.
Questions? Please call our office at 414-277-7795.
Municipal Tours
These tickets are FREE but reservations are required. Tickets will be available starting on September 11 at 10 am
City Hall Bell Tower
Saturday, September 28
10 am, 11 am, 12 pm, 1 pm, 2 pm, 3 pm, 4 pm
Not accessible
Central Library - Former Museum Offices Tour
Sunday, September 29
1 pm, 1:45 pm, 2:30 pm, 3:15 pm, 4 pm
Fully wheelchair accessible
Central Library - Great Lakes Marine Collection Tour
Saturday, September 28
1 pm, 1:30 pm, 2 pm, 2:30 pm
Fully wheelchair accessible
Central Library - Rotunda Dome Tour
Saturday, September 28
10:00 am, 10:30 am, 11:00 am, 11:30 am, 12:00 pm, 12:30 pm, 1:00 pm, 1:30 pm, 2:00 pm, 2:30 pm, 3:00 pm, 3:30 pm
Not accessible
Central Library - Underground Tier Tour
Saturday, September 28
1:00 pm, 1:30 pm, 2:00 pm, 2:30 pm, 3:15 pm, 3:45 pm
Sunday, September 29
1:00 pm, 1:30 pm, 2:00 pm, 2:30 pm, 3:15 pm, 3:45 pm
Fully wheelchair accessible
Central Library - Wisconsin Architectural Archive Tour
Sunday, September 29
1:15 pm, 1:45 pm, 2:15 pm, 3 pm, 3:30 pm, 4pm
Fully wheelchair accessible
Green Tech Station
Saturday, September 28
10 am, 11 am, 12 pm, 1 pm
Outdoors, Fully Accessible
Jones Island
Saturday, September 28
9-10:30 am, 10-11:30 am, 11 am-12:30 pm, 12-1:30 pm, 1-2:30 pm, 2-3:30 pm, 3-4:30 pm
Not accessible
Port Milwaukee Bus Tour
Saturday, September 28
9 am, 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2 pm, 3 pm
Not accessible
All Other Tours
These tours are $10/ticket for adults and $5 for children.
100 East
Saturday, September 28
11 am, 12:30 pm, 2 pm, 3:30 pm
Sunday, September 29
11 am, 12:30 pm, 2 pm, 3:30 pm
Fully wheelchair accessible
333 Water
Sunday, September 29
10 am, 11 am, 12 pm, 1 pm, 2 pm
Fully wheelchair accessible
Bay View's Humboldt Park
Sunday, September 29
10 am
Fully wheelchair accessible
Beyond the Bars: Water Street
Saturday, September 28
10:30 am
Fully wheelchair accessible
Beyond Brady: Polish and Italian Immigrants in Milwaukee
Saturday, September 28
4 pm
Fully wheelchair accessible
Brewery District Photography Tour
Saturday, September 28
10 am
Sunday, September 29
10 am
Fully wheelchair accessible
Bryant's Cocktail Lounge (Ages 21+)
Saturday, September 28
1 pm, 2:30 pm
Not accessible
Commerce Street: From Canal to Condos
Saturday, September 28
3 pm
Fully wheelchair accessible
The Couture
Saturday, September 28
10 am, 10:45 am, 11:30 am, 12:15 pm, 1 pm, 1:45 pm, 2:30 pm, 3:15 pm, 4 pm
Sunday, September 29
10 am, 10:45 am, 11:30 am, 12:15 pm, 1 pm, 1:45 pm, 2:30 pm, 3:15 pm, 4 pm
Fully wheelchair accessible
Downtown Milwaukee's Lake Walk Legacy
Sunday, September 29
11 am
Fully wheelchair accessible
Forest Home Bike Tour
Saturday, September 28
10 am
Fully wheelchair accessible
Gayborhoods That Are Gone
Saturday, September 28
1 pm
Sunday, September 29
1 pm
Fully wheelchair accessible
Historic Third Ward
Sunday, September 29
10 am
Fully wheelchair accessible
Johnson Controls Corporate Headquarters Building Tour
Saturday, September 28
10 am, 11 am, 12 pm, 1 pm, 2 pm
Fully wheelchair accessible
Lulu and Rocky Family Tour
Sunday, September 29
10 am
Fully wheelchair accessible
Miller Brewing Tour (Ages 18+)
Saturday, September 28
9:45 am
Not accessible
Milwaukee Terra Cotta Tour
Sunday, September 29
1 pm
Not accessible
The Natural History of Washington Park
Sunday, September 29
9 am
Not accessible
Nearby Nature Bike Ride
Sunday, September 28
11 am
Not accessible
Nearby Nature Tour
Sunday, September 28
10 am, 12 pm, 2 pm
Not accessible
Old North Milwaukee off the Beaten Tracks!
Sunday, September 29
1 pm
Not accessible
Riverworks Beerline Trail
Saturday, September 28
10 am, 12 pm, 2 pm
Fully wheelchair accessible
Rocks of Architecture
Sunday, September 29
11 am
Fully wheelchair accessible
Rockwell Clock Tower Tour
Saturday, September 28
9:45 am, 10:15 am, 10:45 am, 11:15 am, 12:15 pm, 12:45 pm, 1:15 pm, 1:45 pm, 2:15 pm & 2:45 pm
Fully wheelchair accessible
Six Points
Sunday, September 29
10 am
Not accessible
Soldiers Home Walking Tour (free)
Saturday, September 28
10 am & 12 pm
Sunday, September 29
10 am
Fully wheelchair accessible
Terry McCormick Contemporary Fine and Folk Art Gallery
Saturday, September 28
12 pm, 3 pm
Sunday, September 29
12 pm, 3 pm
Not accessible
Water to Westown
Sunday, September 29
11 am
Fully wheelchair accessible
Wisconsin's Largest Urban Hydroponic Farm
Saturday, September 28
10 am, 12 pm, 2 pm
Fully wheelchair accessible
What to Know about Booking Tickets
There is no secret or trick to securing tickets, it is simply a matter of luck. If you are purchasing tickets for the first time or are trying to get on your most desired tour, here is the best advice we can offer:
First, take a look at the tours that are being offered. Prioritize the list and start with the tour you are most excited about.
Be sure you know the time and ticket total you need. Tours are listed in alphabetical order by day. Tour tickets are not reserved until payment is complete so be sure to have your payment information ready.
In reality, thousands of people are competing to fill a very limited number of tour slots, and this is why our staff works so hard to ensure the free buildings are varied from year to year. We want everyone to have a great experience whether they get tour tickets or not. We know the ticket buying process can be a bit tense, but we do our best to ensure the process is fair for all.
