Step inside one of the world’s premier map collections and discover rare maps, atlases, globes, and treasures from the American Geographical Society Library during Doors Open Milwaukee 2026.
Visit the AGSL During Doors Open Milwaukee 2026
Saturday, September 26, 2026
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Free and open to the public
No registration required
The American Geographical Society Library (AGSL), located in UWM’s Golda Meir Library, houses one of the largest and most distinguished map and geographic research collections in North America. Home to more nearly two million maps, atlases, photographs, and geographic resources, AGSL invites visitors to explore how people have understood and mapped the world through time.
During Doors Open Milwaukee, guests can:
- See rare and historic maps from around the worlds
- Explore unique atlases, globes, and geographic artifacts
- Learn how maps shape our understanding of history, culture, and place
- Discover resources available to researchers, educators, students, and the public
Whether you’re a map enthusiast, history buff, educator, student, or simply curious about Milwaukee’s hidden gems, we invite you to experience one of the world’s great map collections at the American Geographical Society Library.
Location:
Golda Meir Library
3rd Floor, East Wing
UW-Milwaukee
2311 E. Hartford Ave.
Day and Time:
Saturday, September 26, 2026
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.