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!
Members Get Free Admission!
Become a Wisconsin Historical Society member and visit all 12 of our historic sites for free! Membership pays for itself in as little as two visits and includes other great benefits like discounts and reciprocal benefits to more than 1,200 organizations.
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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.
Old World Wisconsin
Experience the world of early immigrants at Old World Wisconsin, where history comes alive!
We are hiring for the 2024 season at Old World Wisconsin!
From blacksmithing and cooking over a historic stove, to working in the museum store, farming, gardening, cooking, brewing or even cleaning and fixing, there is something for everyone at Old World.
Checkout our opportunities and apply today at wihist.org/3whFmEe ... See MoreSee Less
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Wonderful place to work! It was my first museum job. Would love to work there again!
I so enjoyed working at Old World Wisconsin years ago when we lived in Eagle. I learned so much! History really comes alive when you experience it at OWW.
Free admission perks for employees?
Nicole Klos Mattson now’s your chance!!
I wish I lived closer. I love OOW and its old traditional ora and ways. And the nature and paths etc.
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Register for a History Explorers Camp by May 1st to be put in a lottery to get $100 off the registration fee. Recipients of the scholarship will be notified by May 10. Scholarships are available through the generosity of the Loomer Family.
History Explorers Camp is a 4-day camp at Old World Wisconsin for 13-18 year olds. Find more info and to book, visit wihist.org/3TamnDt ... See MoreSee Less
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What about a camp for 38 year-olds? 🤔
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Way to go OWW staff good job!