Doors Open Milwaukee proudly welcomes the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee as its 2026 Presenting Sponsor. Discover nearly 40 campus locations, labs and landmarks, and shop a Makers Market featuring alumni, student and community artists. Plus, be one of the first 2,000 registered attendees to stop by an Ask Me tent on UWM's main campus on Sept. 26 to receive a free tote bag. Also at the tent, pick up a bingo card and complete it during your visit to earn a limited-edition UWM sticker pack. Free parking will be available on UWM's main campus in the Student Union garage, the Lubar garage, and in all surface lots.
Check out the fun events happening on campus during Doors Open!
UWM Sites
UWM American Geographical Society Library
UWM Biological Sciences Greenhouse
UWM Cambridge Commons Residence Hall
UWM Chemistry Building
UWM Children’s Learning Center
UWM College of Engineering and Applied Science
UWM Connected Systems Institute
UWM Connection & Achievement Collective
UWM Criminal Justice and Criminology
UWM David O. Nicholas Applied Finance Lab in the Lubar College of Business
UWM Downer Woods
UWM Edith S. Hefter Conference Center
UWM Emile H. Mathis Gallery
UWM Helen Bader Office of Applied Gerontology
UWM History Department: Retro Computing Lab
UWM Kenilworth Square East Gallery
UWM Kenwood Interdisciplinary Research Complex
UWM Lubar Entrepreneurship Center
UWM Makers Market
UWM Manfred Olson Planetarium
UWM Office of Sustainability
UWM Office of Undergraduate Research
UWM Orthopaedic Hospital of Wisconsin Center (OHOW)
UWM Panther Arena
UWM Peck School of the Arts Mainstage Theatre
UWM School of Architecture & Urban Planning Downtown Milwaukee Model
UWM School of Freshwater Sciences
UWM School of Information Studies
UWM Stritch Family Literacy Center
UWM Student Union
UWM Thomas A. Greene Geological Museum
UWM Union – Studio Arts and Craft Centre
UWM Union Art Gallery
UWM Union Cinema
UWM Union Recreation Center
UWM Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts
UWM Ziemer Clinical Simulation Center
WUWM 89.7 Milwaukee’s NPR – Chase Tower
Campus Events, Sept 26
UWM Makers Market
Browse and shop the creations of more than 50 local alumni, student and community makers, sculptors, bakers, jewelers and artists at UWM’s Spaights Plaza. This famous area between the UWM Student Union and Golda Meir Library offers students an outdoor space for studying and socializing, and will host a community festival during Doors Open Milwaukee.
Panther Family Weekend Opportunities
Also, enjoy the many activities scheduled as part of Panther Family Weekend, such as the Alumni, Parent and Family Brunch and the Milwaukee Panthers men's soccer game. Click here to view activities!(opens in new tab)
Raffle and Giveaways
When you stop by a UWM Ask Me tent and check-in, you'll be entered to win one of the many great prizes donated by UWM partners.
Register Online