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!
Tickets on sale for Home for the Holidays
Select Saturdays & Sundays | 10 AM – 5 PM
Dec 7-8 and 14-15
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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.
Start your history road trip!
Pick up your 2024 Member PastPort and start collecting stamps when you visit Old World Wisconsin! Redeem your stamps for discounts or even a free year of membership! Not a member? Join today to get in on the fun.
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!
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Just in time for the holidays, we have a new item in our store! Check out our new Raspberry School piece that allows you to take one of the sought out spots on site home with you.
Featuring a description (and even a little Easter egg!) on the back, this Cat’s Meow piece was thoughtfully designed to showcase the nostalgia and unique qualities of our popular one room school house.
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It’s been a delightfully busy three weeks as we celebrated spooky season on site with Legends and Lore!
We want to send the biggest thank you and congratulations to all of the staff and volunteers who make this program so special. From carving pumpkins, scooping ice cream, and taking pictures to performing, we couldn’t do any of this without their passion for making Old World Wisconsin a truly magical place!
Thank you to Kettle Moraine Performs and all of the high school performers for continuing to be an incredible partner with this event and putting on one-of-a-kind performances each and every night.
Last, thankOld World Foundationd Foundation and WaterStone Bank for sponsoring this event!
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It was an awesome evening spent at OWW last Friday!
Happy Halloween 🎃👻🎃