Pabst Mansion
The 1892 Flemish Renaissance Revival mansion built for beer baron Frederick Pabst, with lavish interiors.
Pabst Mansion was the residence of beer baron Captain Frederick Pabst and was built between 1890 and 1892. Its exterior is in the Flemish Renaissance Revival style. Inside you will find carved woodwork, painted ceilings and original furniture, along with a pavilion moved here after the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago. Only guided tours of about one hour are available. Admission is about $20, and the holiday decoration season is the most popular time to visit. It is located on the west end of Wisconsin Avenue, about 2 km from downtown, and is accessible by streetcar.
Opening hours
Tours approx. 10:00–16:00 (Sundays from noon)
Nearby sights
- Pabst Brewery Complex
- Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory (The Domes)
- Milwaukee Public Museum
- Fiserv Forum & Deer District
- Harley-Davidson Museum
- Milwaukee RiverWalk
- Bronze Fonz
- Milwaukee City Hall