Bring walking shoes and dress conservatively. Act reverently. No entrance fee — donations accepted. Cheerful staff. Active parish. Self-guided audio tour with headphones — well done, thorough and informative — Well worth the nominal fee. Limited parking. Small gift shop. Lots of stairs. Beautiful architecture. Gorgeous fresco, statues, artwork, columns, pipe organ. Peaceful and prayerful. Must see. Relics on display. Many mementos of Saint Pope John Paul Ii. Not a place for young children to run free.

We thoroughly enjoyed the audio tour of this incredibly beautiful Basilica, so rich in history. The ornate interior of this Basilica rivals many of the cathedrals we saw in Europe - really - it’s that breathtaking. The audio tour gives so much more information than just the pamphlet tour. It even includes music! This might be my favorite experience in Milwaukee. The stained glass windows alone are worth seeing. Best $5 and 45 minutes you’ll spend in the area.

This basilica is an absolute marvel! Well worth the stop. It is a beautiful building inside and out. Even if you have visited cathedrals in Europe this one is well worth the visit. We would like to return. This cathedral is a must see in the Milwaukee area.

This basilica is awesome! There are so many beautiful architectural features in the design of the sanctuary and the stained glass windows and murals are magnificent. The Visitor Center in the pavilion is well worth visiting. It has exhibits portraying the history of the basilica as well as a gift shop. It truly is amazing that a group of Polish immigrants were able to build this structure.