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!
Our Summer Camps are filling up fast - sign up now!
-Big Woods Adventure-
Our little house is getting bigger - if you loved our Little House camp from previous years, then our updated Big Woods Camp is for you! Now available for two age groups for more fun.
-Makers Adventure-
Everything is better with souvenirs - especially ones you make yourself! Step into our craft spaces to learn how things were made in the 1880s, and then make your own item to take home.
-Family Adventure-
New to Old World? Don't know where to begin? Let us show you the highlights while you make new friends on this facilitator-led tour.
-History Explorers-
Do you love history, hands-on crafts, historic clothing? Do you always leave Old World wanting more? This is the experience for you. This 4-day camp for teenagers features each of our apprentice craft and trade spaces, where campers will get to become facilitators, learning how to do historic work while interacting with the public.
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Our staff took advantage of the beautiful weather this week by rotating some of our heritage breed animals, including our friend Pete who also got a spa day!
Shout out to all of the farmers out there that have been braving all of this cold weather while caring for animals - Spring will be here before we know it ☀️ ... See MoreSee Less
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