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! Help stoke the fire in the blacksmith shop, say hi to the farm animals, pick veggies in the gardens, dye and spin wool, roll pie crusts, collect chicken eggs, try on wooden clogs, race high-wheel bicycles, and sample tasty beer in the Brewhouse. This is where history comes alive!
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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.
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.
HAVE YOU HEARD?!
Old World Wisconsin has been voted the #1 place to take kids in the Milwaukee area! Travel through time and experience the stories of America’s heartland with hand-on activities and fun for the whole family!
NEW ARRIVALS: A CAMPAIGN
CREATING AN IMMERSIVE WELCOME EXPERIENCE AT OLD WORLD WISCONSIN
The Wisconsin Historical Society is excited to open the brand new Brewhouse at Old World Wisconsin in 2022. This building is just the first new structure completed as part of a $5.5 million project that represents the first two phases of a larger, multi-year master plan to transform the site’s entry area with a reimagined Welcome Experience.
Members Get Free Admission!
Become a Wisconsin Historical Society member and visit all 12 of our historic sites for free! Membership pays for itself in as little as two visits and includes other great benefits like discounts and reciprocal benefits to more than 1,200 organizations.
Old World Wisconsin
Experience the world of early immigrants at Old World Wisconsin, where history comes alive!
Bolts of freshly washed fabrics ready for the shelves of the Crossroads Village General Store. Everything is coming together as we prepare for our first school field trips in 20 days! ... See MoreSee Less
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Work is progressing on the exterior restoration of the 1930s Wittnebel’s Tavern. The reconstructed windows make a big difference! ... See MoreSee Less
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We are raising the remaining funds needed to finish the interior. If all goes well we plan to open the tavern next year,
I cant wait to see it finished. When will it be open for tours?
Ahhhh but can we still hold a Ashippun SchneBahn meeting inside????
The front porch is a great addition.
Hmmn? Wonder if it ever looked this good. The electric service we installed is no longer there. Probably underground now.
I wonder if in 100 yesrs they will gave a replica of a suburban cul-de-sac house you can go and play NES in
Haven't seen any posts about this one. Where's it from?
Brad Wittnebel
Barbara Wittnebel Roni Schultz
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With a snowy March about to end, we can all use a summer view of our Danish Immigrant Farm and a reminder of greener days ahead. ... See MoreSee Less
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Can’t wait to visit again. In the meantime I thought I would share a painting of it I did last time I visited the grounds. 😊
I have this on my wall
A wonderful home to work in. Aebleskivers!
A dream garden 😍😍
Aimee Loferski
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