Join Us for a Tour
Beautiful scenery. Legendary tales. Open to all.
In summer, Forest Home Cemetery & Arboretum offers a variety of tours to the public. From bicycle tours to art and symbolism to stories of notable women, there are many to choose from based on your interest. Space is limited. We encourage you to reserve your spot in advance.
Upcoming Public Tours & Events
Advanced registration is required, as space is limited.
Volunteer opportunity: Sticks & Stones - Monument Preservation
Learn how to clean historic monuments and work on a grave marker in one of our oldest sections.
Walking tour: DeadBeats - A Revue of Milwaukee's Musicians
A Revue of Milwaukee's Musicians: This tour is not the same old song and dance!
Summer Soulstice Celebration
An evening of nature, art and magic celebrating the coming of summer at Forest Home Cemetery and Arboretum
Walking tour: Those who Dared - Milwaukee’s Suffragists
Learn about the Milwaukee women (and men) who fought for their right to vote.
Walking tour: Ship to Shore - Milwaukee's Maritime Tradition
You’ll need your sea legs for this tour of Lake Michigan’s famous people!
Walking tour: Milwaukee's Mayors
Forest Home Cemetery is home to 27 mayors. Historian and author Bob Giese highlights the city's founders and socialist mayors.
Walking tour: Dead Architects
Learn about the lives of Milwaukee's many architects and the builders who brought their work to life
Walking tour: Those who Dared - Milwaukee’s Suffragists
New weekday tour! Learn about the Milwaukee women (and men) who fought for their right to vote.
Walking tour: Smokers, Drinkers and Troublemakers
Meet some of Forest Home Cemetery's most colorful residents!
Walking tour: Milwaukee Women in the Roaring '20s
Find out what women in Milwaukee were doing during the Roaring '20s
Walking tour: Milwaukee's Great Artists
Forest Home Cemetery is the final resting place of numerous prominent Milwaukee artists and artisans
Walking tour: Dead Architects
Learn about the lives of Milwaukee's many architects and the builders who brought their work to life
Walking tour: Those who Dared - Milwaukee’s Suffragists
Learn about the Milwaukee women (and men) who fought for their right to vote.
Walking tour: Smokers, Drinkers and Troublemakers
Meet some of Forest Home Cemetery's most colorful residents!
Walking tour: Women in the World of Work
Join us for this special weekday tour as author, Anita Pietrykowski, guides you to the graves of some amazing women
Walking tour: Milwaukee's Beer Barons
The original Forest Home Cemetery tour about the Beer Barons that made Milwaukee famous
Walking tour: Milwaukee's Beer Barons
The original Forest Home Cemetery tour about the Beer Barons that made Milwaukee famous
Birding event: BIPOC Birding Club of Wisconsin "Mini" Big Sit
Join BIPOC Birding Club of Wisconsin for a bird walk through Forest Home Cemetery & Arboretum
Book a guided tour or be your own guide
Private tours
Want a deeper understanding of an event in Milwaukee’s history or a specific topic? Book a private tour with one of our experts throughout the year.
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Self-guided tours
We’ve developed a guide for you to visit Forest Home Cemetery & Arboretum at your leisure. Check out the interactive map and start exploring.
Learn MoreWe’re always looking for volunteers!
Forest Home Cemetery & Arboretum needs committed volunteers to lead tours, staff special events and work in the gardens. Come learn the cemetery’s rich history and share with others.
