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!
NEW THIS YEAR!
Wittnebel’s Tavern
From large breweries to corner bars, big labels to modern microbrews, beermaking is a huge part of Wisconsin’s culture and heritage.
Tickets on sale for Halloween Legends & Lore
Select Fridays & Saturdays | 5:30 – 9:30 PM
Oct 10-11, 17-18, and 24-25
Hurry before all the ghosts and ghouls get yours!
This event is sponsored by Old World Foundation and WaterStone Bank.
The Reviews Are In!
2025 Best of the Burbs’
Old World Wisconsin has been placed on the Best of the Burbs’ list by Milwaukee Magazine! Come see what all the fun is about!
Kids Out and About
Thanks to your votes, Old World Wisconsin has been placed on the Top 20 Places to Take Kids list by Milwaukee Kids Out and About for the last 4 years!
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.
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Old World Wisconsin
Experience the world of early immigrants at Old World Wisconsin, where history comes alive!
Experience Halloween Legends and Lore at Old World Wisconsin this October!
Mystery, history and spooky festivities come to life during this special Halloween celebration—bring the whole family along for spine-chilling storytelling, hot food, warm drinks, exclusive performances and eerie adventures after dark as you uncover fascinating folklore passed down from the Old World to ours.
👻October 10-11,17-18, 24-25
🎃5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Book tickets: wihist.org/46Mz4ev
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🌲Old World Wisconsin has a BIG announcement regarding Home for the Holidays! 🌲
For this year's event we will be hosting a gingerbread contest! 🏠
Participate by creating a gingerbread house of your favorite Old World Wisconsin building!
*The rules and regulations for this contest are attached to this post. Additionally, you will also find some inspiration images and a link to the application to apply for the contest. WE HAVE EXTENDED THE DEADLINE!!! All interested parties must submit an application no later than October 31st, 2025 to be considered for this contest.
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Homeschool Days on October 3rd is SOLD OUT!
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If anyone ends up cancelling plans and has tickets for 3 kids and and adult, I would love to take them! We waited too long and missed out 😞