Visit The Basilica

Experience the Basilica

Tours

Visitor Information for the Basilica

We welcome visitors outside of our weekend Mass times. Access to the Basilica is available through the Pope John Paul II Pavilion, located immediately west of the main church via the 7th Street and Lincoln Avenue parking lot. If the door is locked, please use the buzzer located near the entrance to gain access.

Important Note: The Basilica is an active parish community, and at times, the upper Basilica may be closed during posted hours for funerals or special Masses. If you are traveling from a distance, we recommend calling the parish office (Mon to Fri, 9 AM - 4 PM) at 414-645-5623 to confirm the upper Basilica will be open during your visit.

We look forward to your visit and thank you for your understanding.

Basilica and Gift Shop Hours (not including weekend Mass times)

Monday – Friday 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Saturday – 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Sunday – 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Audio tours are available in the gift shop for a $5 donation. Audio tours begin no later than 45 minutes prior to close. There is also a free exhibit of images and information detailing the story of the Basilica on the lower level of the Pavilion.

Printed maps for a self-guided tour are available in the gift shop.

Group tours of 10 or more people with a docent may be scheduled Mon – Fri. Submit the onlne form, email visit@thebasilica.org or call 414-645-5623 ext. 236.

The Basilica and Visitor Center are handicap accessible. Please enter through the 7th Street parking lot entrance.

For a self-guided, walking tour of the Basilica, click here .

Para una Guía Explicada de Visitantes Hispanos, haga clic aquí .

For the Mass schedule, please visit The Basilica of St. Josaphat - Milwaukee, WI

Visitor Center

The Visitor Center is located in the Pope John Paul II Pavilion in the parking lot at the corner of South 7th Street and West Lincoln Avenue.

Schedule a Tour

Self-Guided Walking Tour

Experience the Basilica tour walking at your own pace.

Pick up a guide, available in English or Spanish, at the Visitor Center Gift Shop to begin your personal walking tour.

Audio Tour

Hear fascinating stories about the Basilica of St. Josaphat!

Pick up headsets and mobile devices at the Visitor Center Gift Shop. Audio is available in English, Polish, or Spanish for a donation of $5.

Docent-Led Tour

Learn from our Docents.

Tours are usually available Sundays after the 10 a.m. Mass, or schedule a tour for your group of 10 or more for $5 per person.

Schedule Docent Tour

Historical Exhibit

Don’t miss the historical exhibit on the lower level of the Visitor Center!

Learn about the amazing history of the Basilica.
Marvel at close-ups of the interior dome paintings.
See restoration and historical photographs.
See the largest display of religious relics in North America.