Inauguration Ceremony Details

Friday, April 24, 2026
2-3:30 p.m., with reception to follow
MSOE Kern Center
1245 N. Broadway
Milwaukee, WI 53202 

For additional information about campus or to locate another building, please refer to our interactive map. 

Parking

MSOE faculty, staff and students: MSOE students and employees are asked to park in their typical locations on campus.

Guests:  Guests are invited to park, for free, in the Water Street Lot at 1214 N. Water St., Milwaukee, WI 53202. The Water Street Lot is located behind the Kern Center, and it is a short 1-2 block walk to the Kern Center entrance on N. Broadway.

Additional Parking Options

In addition to street parking (which is approximately $3.33/2 hours via the MKE Park app), there are multiple indoor and outdoor parking options available close to campus, including:

• 1000 North Water Parking Garage (1000 N. Water Street, Milwaukee, WI 53202)
• SP+ Parking Surface Lot (enter at 221 E. Juneau Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53202)

Directions

Conveniently located in the heart of downtown Milwaukee – and close to all major thoroughfares – MSOE is easily accessible when traveling from out of town.

From the North (via I-43)

Take I-43 south to downtown Milwaukee. Then take Highway 145 east/McKinley Avenue exit (exit # 73A). Turn left (east) on McKinley; proceed for about six blocks. Turn right on Broadway to the specific building or parking lot on campus.

From the North (via 41/45)

Take Highway 41 south to Milwaukee; then take I-94 east to downtown Milwaukee; then take I-43 north toward Green Bay (exit # 310B; then take Highway 145 east/McKinley Avenue exit (exit # 73A). Proceed on McKinley for about six blocks. Turn right on Broadway to the specific building or parking lot on campus.

From the South

Take I-94 west/I-43 north to downtown Milwaukee. Continue north on I-43, then take Highway 145 east/McKinley Avenue exit (exit # 73A). Proceed on McKinley for about six blocks. Turn right on Broadway to the specific building or parking lot on campus.

From the West

Take I-94 east to downtown Milwaukee; then take I-43 north toward Green Bay (exit # 310B); 794; then take Highway 145 east/McKinley Avenue exit (exit # 73A). Proceed on McKinley for about six blocks. Turn right on Broadway to the specific building or parking lot on campus.