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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Old World Wisconsin
Experience the world of early immigrants at Old World Wisconsin, where history comes alive!
Pig-Jama Party! No matter if they’re friends, roommates, or even coupled up, these pigs are just two peas in a pod! Pigs are very intelligent, social animals, who depend on each other for lasting friendships. In the wild, many pigs may form small groups called “sounders”, which usually consist of female family members or piglets. Because pigs can be especially prone to the effects of low temperatures, snuggling with each other at night or during nap time can provide warmth and a cozy feel that keeps everyone safe. ... See MoreSee Less
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It's almost spring... which means we are starting to hire staff at Old World Wisconsin!
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Did you know our Belgian horses are half brothers? Just like human siblings, Mack and Marty love to play fight. For them, play fighting includes nipping, pretending to strike or kick, pushing each other around, and playing chase. While horses in the wild may engage in sparring to prepare for real fights, horses under human care (geldings especially) play fight as a form of social bonding, as well as mental and physical exercise. ... See MoreSee Less
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Such handsome faces