Plan Your Visit
Beautiful scenery. Legendary stories. Open to all.
Forest Home Cemetery & Arboretum is located in Milwaukee’s historic Lincoln Village neighborhood on nearly 200 acres of natural, old-growth beauty and is a certified arboretum. Surrounded by world-renowned architecture and historic works of art that span centuries, this is a place waiting to be explored.
Grounds Hours:
Gates Open/Close Daily:
7:30am - 5pm
Public, Private & Self-Guided Tours
Start exploring, and you’re guaranteed to discover something special
Public Tours
From beer barons and city legends to the “not-so-famous-but-interesting” people, Forest Home Cemetery & Arboretum offers a wide variety of public tours from June through September. Space is limited, so advanced registration is required.
Schedule & Tickets
Private Tours & Speakers
Want a deeper understanding of the Civil War, women of influence, and more? Immerse yourself in private guided tours and engaging speakers throughout the year.
Private Tour Information
Self-Guided Tour
We’ve developed a guide for you to visit Forest Home Cemetery & Arboretum at your leisure through self-guided walking tours. You can walk your dogs, ride your bikes, bring a picnic to your favorite area, or just relax! All are welcome!
Take the TourThe Arboretum
A Natural Treasure in the Heart of Milwaukee
Milwaukee’s most beautiful stories and legacies deserve a fitting backdrop. Forest Home Cemetery & Arboretum resides on nearly 200 acres of breathtaking greenery, dotted with gorgeous architecture, so there’s always something new to see and discover. And it’s open to everyone: joggers, dog walkers, families, concert-goers, bird watchers, history buffs, and anyone else with a curious mind.
Getting Here
Forest Home is located on 2405 W Forest Home Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53215.
Our main entrance is off of Lincoln Avenue and our secondary entrance is off of Forest Home Avenue between W Lincoln Avenue and S 27th St.