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.
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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.
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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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Will it be open for Christmas? And is the Christmas hours like they used to be or is it a ticketed event like L&L? Not talking about the foundation Christmas dinner, just regular in the village and Ketola.
Happy Friday love the picture of the Wittnebel Bar
Are Finn and Ollie still there?
Any word on when construction on the new visitors entrance begins? The 50th season is just around the corner.
Our newest experience is looking awfully close to being ready for furniture! We can’t wait to start serving out of Wittnebel’s Tavern soon 👀 💛🤎💙 ... See MoreSee Less
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This was our grandparents tavern. So exciting to see it refreshed and starting a new chapter for many to enjoy!!
Looks absolutely awesome!! Can't wait to check it out. It'll be such a unique experience.
I can’t wait to have a beer there with Troy Unertl!
It looks great!
Nice job on the floor.
Ready to say "Welcome to Wittnebel's
Looking good! Can’t wait to see our family history!
Looking great!
Gorgeous!
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