Tours
The ISM is open to visits organized by university professors, schools, churches and other interested groups. All tours and visits need to be pre-arranged with the staff of each ISM location. If you would like to arrange a visit please contact the ISM Office. The ISM is a participant in Doors Open Milwaukee, a city-wide “Open House” program held in September. See “Doors Open” below. Visits to the ISM facilities can usually be accommodated on most days of the week except Fridays. Friday afternoon visits are extremely difficult to accommodate due to conflicts with our main congregational prayer services.
"I was impressed by how welcoming the people I interacted with were. I think the ISM is a great contribution to the greater Milwaukee community."
Prayer Hall
During a tour of an Islamic Center, you will have the opportunity to visit the prayer hall. The Muslim prayer hall is a large carpeted area that has no pews. Muslim prayers are performed directly on the carpeted floor, and the prayer includes prostrations on the floor. Because of this fact, the carpet must always remain clean. Prior to entering the carpeted area, all shoes need to be removed and placed on shoe racks outside of the prayer hall. For those who may have difficulty removing their shoes, please let us know in advance so that we can provide you with shoe covers.
Attire
All guests are requested to dress modestly, in attire appropriate for a house of worship. We kindly request no shorts, above the knee skirts, revealing blouses or other revealing attire, clothing with inappropriate messages, etc. Women who are visiting are not required to cover their hair, although they may choose to do so.
Doors Open Milwaukee
Doors Open Milwaukee is a citywide “open house” program operated by Historic Milwaukee, Inc. Historic Milwaukee, Inc. has been dedicated to increasing awareness of and commitment to Milwaukee’s history and architecture through education and advocacy since 1974.​
ISM is pleased to have participated in Doors Open Milwaukee since 2013, and the ISM has every intention to do so every year henceforth.
The date for Doors Open Milwaukee in 2025 will be Saturday September 27 and Sunday September 28. The ISM Main Center will be featuring exhibits, displays and other info from 10:00am until 5:00pm on both days. All are welcome to attend and the program is free and open to the public.