Thank you for your interest in a Soldiers Home Walking Tour! Our tours are 60-90 minutes in length with frequent stops along the way to admire these beautiful buildings. There is some sloped pavement on this one-mile loop, but the majority of the tour is handicapped accessible.  
Group Tours
Interested in a group tour for 10 people or more? Fill out our form and we will be in touch! 
Tour Logistics
  • Please arrive 15 minutes early. All tours take place at 515 S General Mitchell Blvd. Please note that Google Maps does not necessarily know where this is. (See map pdf below for more detailed information.)
  • Parking is in lot E30 and E31 by the cemetery. You will then have to walk up Gen Wolcott Ave towards Old Main (the tall structure) and we will meet at the fountain in front of Old Main. (Please see attached map for instructions on where to enter and park.) 
  • The tour is 90 minutes long and will cover a variety of information including the history, architecture, and preservation stories of these historic buildings. 
  • Restrooms are not available until the end of the tour. 
  • Items to bring with you:
    • Water
    • Walking Shoes
    • Parking Map
    • Sun Protection as shade is not always available 
    • Cash for Soldiers Home souvenirs! ​
Please note: tours run rain or shine. No stairs are necessary, but there is some sloped and rough pavement. 

We are pleased to offer these tours for FREE, but you are welcome leave a donation during the registration process to ensure these tours remain accessible to all. All donations directly support MPA's work to ensure the remaining vacant buildings on the Soldiers Home campus are preserved as well as our broader advocacy to preserve Milwaukee's built and cultural heritage.
Walking Tour App
Did you know we also have an app for a self-guided tour around the Soldiers Home?  Download the free Soldiers Home walking tour app for your smartphone! Just search "Milwaukee Soldiers Home" on the App Store or Google Play. ​
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 CBS 58's Frank Healy joined us for a tour. Watch the video to get a taste of what's included on the tour! ​
What People are Saying
"I really enjoyed the tour and glad it's available to the public!"
"Tour was great, guides had good information. I had always been curious about the Soldiers Home!"
"Overall an enjoyable experience. Tour guides were knowledgeable, friendly, and patient."