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.
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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!
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How many of your Old World memories include the blacksmith, helping with farm work, or the smells and sounds of cooking in a historic building?
So much of what makes Old World Wisconsin memorable comes from the work that Dan does here on site! We were so excited for the chance to showcase that with our friends at The Inside Wisconsin Show and Blain's Farm & Fleet ... See MoreSee Less
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I loved my time there. Working there helped pay for college many moons ago. I would love to go back and work there again.
For me it was the "creepy" candle lady... but it was around 1987-1990? I made so many candles after that trip. 😁
Happy Holidays from some of our heritage breed animals! They had some fun this week practicing opening presents while showing us who the real gift is 🎁🎄 ... See MoreSee Less
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This is the best thing! I love it! 🥰
THE SHEEPIESSSS I miss them
The pig! ❤️