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.
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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NEW ARRIVALS: A CAMPAIGN
CREATING AN IMMERSIVE WELCOME EXPERIENCE AT OLD WORLD WISCONSIN
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Old World Wisconsin
Experience the world of early immigrants at Old World Wisconsin, where history comes alive!
NEW EVENT - BUNNY BREAKFAST!!!
Join us on March 28th at Old World Wisconsin for a delicious spring breakfast buffet with family, friends and a certain cottontail legend! Enter the historic Clausing Barn—a beautiful and rustic octagonal structure built in 1897—and taste a selection of fresh French toast, eggs, bacon, pastries and more. Treat kids to an Easter Bunny meet-and-greet, visit some of our furry farm animals, take photos and bring home a special spring souvenir.
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The animals at Old World wanted to celebrate Valentine’s Day! They all wanted to say “Thank you” for all the love and support they get from everyone throughout the year. ... See MoreSee Less
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I love this so much! Super cute!
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Cute!
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While most of the animals at Old World Wisconsin prefer to live in groups like herds or flocks, Sable prefers living the single life. She is given enrichment at least twice per day and has several training sessions each week to keep her active, busy, and bonding with her caretakers. She is definitely a rabbit that prefers human company over having to share her home, toys, or attention with another rabbit. ... See MoreSee Less
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Beautiful bunny!
She's a very pretty bunny.
I volunteer to snuggle her.