Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, Milwaukee

Name: Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist
Address: 812 N Jackson St, Milwaukee, 53202, United States
Telephone: +1 414-276-9814

#29 among attractions in Milwaukee

Church, Neo-baroque architecture

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Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, Milwaukee

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The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist is the episcopal see of the Catholic Archdiocese of Milwaukee in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The building itself is in German Renaissance Revival style, built in 1847, with changes after several fires. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and designated a Milwaukee Landmark. It is located just east of Cathedral Square Park. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1847 (177 years ago)Coordinates: 43°2'30"N, 87°54'13"W

Address

812 N Jackson StDowntown Milwaukee (Juneau Town)Milwaukee 53202 United States

Contact

+1 414-276-9814

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Day trips

Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Milwaukee Art Museum, Betty Brinn Children's Museum, Pabst Theater, Reiman Bridge.

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Theater, Concerts and shows, Music venue
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Bridge
Reiman Bridge, Milwaukee
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Park, Sacred and religious sites, Playground
Cathedral Square Park, Milwaukee
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History museum, Museum, Memorial
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Park
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist open?

Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist is open:

Monday 9 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist?

Nearby attractions include Cathedral Square Park, Milwaukee (2 min walk), 7Seventy7, Milwaukee (3 min walk), Wisconsin Gas Building, Milwaukee (5 min walk), Old St. Mary's Church, Milwaukee (6 min walk).

How to get to Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist by public transport?

The nearest stations to Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist:

Tram

Cathedral Square • Lines: M (3 min walk)
City Hall • Lines: M (5 min walk)

Bus

FlixBus Milwaukee • Lines: 2511 (20 min walk)
Milwaukee Greyhound Station (23 min walk)

Train

Milwaukee (22 min walk)