VISITOR INFORMATION
Historical Center & Research Library
910 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53203-1591
Main: 414-273-8288
Research Library: 414-273-7487
Monday, Wednesday through Saturday* – 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
*May-December we often close at 2pm for private events on Saturdays. Please call ahead or visit our Google or Bing page for updates on any private event closures.
Tuesday & Sunday – Closed
At this time, visitors to the Research Library must make an appointment. For more information, visit our appointment page or call 414.273.7487.
Daily Visitor: $8.00
Senior (62 and over): $6.00
Military: $6.00
Children (13 – 18) & Full-Time Students: $6.00
Children (12 & under): Free
Members: Free
All exhibit admissions include use of the research library.
Parking
The Milwaukee County Historical Society is partnering with Power Parking to provide discounted visitor parking. For $10 you may park in the 847 N. Plankinton Ave. Lot (at the corner of Plankinton Ave. and Kilbourn Ave.) for up to 5 hours. 20% of the revenue will be donated directly back to MCHS.
For discounted parking, DO NOT scan and pay at the lot. After parking your car, instructions for payment will be available at the front desk in the Historical Center.
Accessibility
Elevators are available to access the second floor. Handicapped accessible doors are located on the east side of the building. Additionally, a vehicle drop-off /loading zone is accessible on W. Kilbourn Avenue.
MCHS proud to partner with Museums for All. Through this program, those receiving food assistance (SNAP benefits) gain free admission for up to four people per family by simply presenting their photo ID and EBT card at the front desk.
For specific accessibility questions, please contact Olivia Hoff, Community Programs Manager – ohoff@milwaukeehistory.net.
Closings
The Historical Center, Research Library and Historic Sites are closed every year on the following days: March 15th – MKE St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, New Years Day.
2025 Private Events
(MCHS typically closes at 2p – call with questions)
Friday, June 20th
Saturday, July 19th
Friday, August 8th and Saturday, August 9th
Saturday, August 16th
Friday, August 22nd and Saturday, August 23rd
Friday, September 19th and Saturday, September 20th
Friday, September 26th and Saturday, September 27th
Saturday, October 11th
Friday, November 7th
Wednesday, December 31st
