Milwaukee PBS tours are interesting, informative, free, and open to the public. Groups such as scouts, media classes, retirement organizations, schools, and people with special needs visit Milwaukee PBS.

Reservations are required two weeks in advance

Tours are conducted as a free community service of Milwaukee PBS, on weekdays only. Start times range from 10:00am to 2:00pm. Tours last approximately 45 minutes. Reservations are required two weeks in advance. Participants must be in kindergarten or older.

Participants are encouraged to watch locally produced programs, such as 10thirtysix, Adelante, and Black Nouveau to see what the sets look like, and to prepare questions prior to their tour.

Tour Guides

Tour guides are staff members who present Milwaukee PBS facilities related to the production and broadcast of Milwaukee PBS programming. Guides will also explain the management, operations, and history of the station.

Accommodations

Groups of 5 to 25 people can be accommodated comfortably at one time. Larger groups may be split. Groups of 4 or fewer may join tours already scheduled, or invite others, to get up to the five-person minimum.

Directions to Milwaukee PBS & Parking

Street parking is limited. Parking lots are located across from Milwaukee PBS on 8th Street for a fee. There is no bus parking available. A handicapped access door is available on the corner of 8th and Highland. The station is located in the C Building on the MATC Downtown Campus at 1036 N. 8th St. The elevator is in the lobby marked by Milwaukee PBS signage. Use the "TV" button in the elevator to go to the 4th floor where you will be welcomed to our station.  

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Questions, Reservations, or Cancellations

Please call Viewer Services at 414-297-7520 or email tvviewer@matc.edu.

Cancellations are appreciated by 5 pm the prior workday.

Milwaukee PBS has compiled a listing of staff members who are available to speak to organizations on many media-related topics.

• Apply six weeks before the event.
• Provide an audience of 15 or more at the event.
• Supply a TV, DVD, overhead projector, audio, or other equipment as needed.
• Permit Milwaukee PBS to distribute membership forms.
• Permit Milwaukee PBS to capture images from the event for use on social media.

To arrange for a speaker or presentation, please contact:

Milwaukee PBS main switchboard at 414-271-1036