Travel Through Time and the Stories of America’s Heartland
Experience the world of Wisconsin’s early immigrants at Old World Wisconsin. Step into the daily lives of the people who called this world home as you help with chores and cooking, try your hand at crafts and trades, and play – yes, even the grown-ups! Lend a hand in the blacksmith shop, say hi to the farm animals, look at veggies in the gardens, dye and spin wool, knead bread, collect chicken eggs, try on wooden shoes, ride high-wheel tricycles, and sample tasty beer in the Brewhouse. This is where history comes alive!
Kids Out and About at Old World Wisconsin
Thanks to your votes, for the past 2 years Old World Wisconsin has continuously been placed on the Top 20 Places to Take Kids list by Milwaukee Kids Out and About! Come see what all the fun is about!
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The Brewhouse
Now Open!
From large breweries to corner bars, big labels to modern microbrews, beermaking is a huge part of Wisconsin’s culture and heritage.
Make Your Next Event Historic
Old World Wisconsin’s picturesque settings for a rustic Wisconsin wedding or a unique private event offer plentiful opportunities for a historic event. Make your day historic and create a story that will be remembered for generations.
What more could you want!?
“What more could you want!? I loved coming here as a kid and still enjoy it as an adult.
There’s animals, history, and nature.”
Kelly L.
NEW ARRIVALS: A CAMPAIGN
CREATING AN IMMERSIVE WELCOME EXPERIENCE AT OLD WORLD WISCONSIN
The Brewhouse at Old World Wisconsin is the first structure completed as part of a $5.5 million project that represents the first two phases of a larger, multi-year master plan by the Wisconsin Historical Society to transform the site’s entry area with a reimagined Welcome Experience.
Get the Best Deal in History
Wisconsin Historical Society members receive unlimited free admission to our 11 historic sites and museums, a complimentary annual subscription to the Wisconsin Magazine of History, merchandise discounts and more. Join at the Family level and above for added benefits and discounts at over 1,200 organizations nationwide!
Old World Wisconsin
Experience the world of early immigrants at Old World Wisconsin, where history comes alive!
We are hiring for the 2025 season at Old World Wisconsin!
From blacksmithing and cooking over a historic stove, to working in the museum store, farming, gardening, cooking, brewing, bartending, or even cleaning and fixing, there is something for everyone at Old World.
Checkout our opportunities and apply today at oldworldwisconsin.wisconsinhistory.org/employment-volunteering/ ... See MoreSee Less
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Love this advertisement! This is so true, especially when you get into the research of your role. As part of the first cohort of interpreters, I know when we put on our costumes, used the outhouses, walked between sites, or took the horse drawn carriages, we did feel like we time traveled. You don't have to be retired to do this. I was a 27 year old school teacher on summer break.
Not sure if I have the physical strength to be on site again, but maybe tickets or gift shop.
Interested in working there again!
Can't wait to do this when I retire. ❤️
Come visit us at the Elkhorn Makers Fest today until 4 pm. You can come learn how to spin wool, shave wood, and trace some tin ceilings. #OldWorldWisconsin #wisconsinhistoricalsociety #explorewisconsin #ExploreWisconsinHistory #makersfest2025 ... See MoreSee Less
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Sounds like a great experience
It is wonderful to see a spinning wheel and shaving bench at Elkhorn!!!
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