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Doors Open MKE at The Allis

September 27, 2025 | 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Swing by the Charles Allis Art Museum during Doors Open Milwaukee and step inside a beautifully preserved 1911 Tudor-style mansion filled with art, history, and character.

Dates: Saturday & Sunday, September 27–28, 2025
Hours: 12:00–5:00 PM both days

What to Explore

The House & Collection: Wander wood-paneled rooms, stained glass, marble fireplaces, and period furnishings while viewing 19th–early 20th-century paintings and decorative arts—all reflecting Charles and Sarah Allis’s passion for art and design.

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Current Exhibitions:

  • Human Condition: A Study of the Body — A community-based installation exploring the human form and its emotional landscape.
  • Waves and Wings: Masterpieces in Motion — Winslow Homer’s coastal scenes alongside Bruno Ertz’s intricate bird studies.
  • BIRD BODY by Hattie Grimm — Sculptural and painted reflections on instinct, sensation, and memory.

Behind-the-Scenes Mini Tours

Join our Collections & Operations Manager for a quick insider look at the collection, exhibitions, and ongoing preservation:

1:00 PM and 3:00 PM (15–20 minutes; small groups; first-come, first-served)

Good to Know

  • Photography is welcome; no flash in certain areas to protect the collection.
  • Please be mindful of historic surfaces and furnishings.

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