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Doors Open MKE at The Allis
September 27, 2026 | 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
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 26–27, 2026
Hours: Saturday 10:00am - 5:00pm
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.
Current Exhibitions
- Strike at Allis Chalmers and Other Wisconsin Stories | By John Fleissner
This exhibition explores the struggle of the Allis-Chalmers workers in their heroic strike for union security and higher wages at the West Allis plant first in 1941 and again in 1946. On view through October 24, 2026.
- Tattoo Art of the 21st Century
This Exhibition aims to highlight current working artists of various tattoo shops in the Milwaukee area. On view in the Great Hall through August 6 - September 20, 2026.
Good to Know
- Photography is welcome; no flash in certain areas to protect the collection.
- Please be mindful of historic surfaces and furnishings.