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Old World Wisconsin Hikes

Select Days | 9 AM – 3 PM

Nestled amongst woodlands, prairies and wetlands in the heart of the Kettle Moraine State Forest, Old World Wisconsin is the perfect destination for a family hike. Explore the forests and trails with friends and family this fall and winter!

Old World Wisconsin Hikes

Select Days | 9 AM – 3 PM

Nestled amongst woodlands, prairies and wetlands in the heart of the Kettle Moraine State Forest, Old World Wisconsin is the perfect destination for a family hike. Explore the forests and trails with friends and family this fall and winter!

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Start your history road trip!

Pick up your Member Pastport and start collecting stamps when you visit Old World! Redeem your stamps for discounts or even a free year of membership!  

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The Reviews Are In!

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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!

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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.


MARK YOUR CALENDAR

New Welcome Center Now Open

Our new Welcome Center is now open, and we can’t wait for you to see it during our 50th anniversary! As the entry and exit point for all visitors, the Welcome Center features an open-air plaza, upgraded restrooms, and a brand-new museum store with more space for new items along with familiar favorites.

Wisconsin Historical Society members enjoy 10% off store items.

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! 

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Experience the world of early immigrants at Old World Wisconsin, where history comes alive!

As the sun sets in October, Old World Wisconsin comes to life for Halloween Legends & Lore. Join us once again to see haunted history come to life, participate in a Victorian séance, explore the Emporium of Oddities, and more. Get your tickets today, before the ghosts get yours!

🎃 Halloween Legends & Lore
Oct. 9-10, 16-17 and 23-24
5 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Book your tickets: wihist.org/3Vi7ALF

Sponsored by WaterStone Bank and Old World Foundation and the Sorghum Maze sponsored by Generac.
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Gardening with Phil - talking about GRAPES! We are using these grapes to make lots of amazing things this weekend - so visit us today 10am-4pm! ... See MoreSee Less

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Author Jennifer Jordan at Old World Wisconsin TODAY!!! Meet Jennifer Jordan, and hear about her new book release - Saturday at 1pm in the Old World Wisconsin Brewhouse! Be sure to join us after her talk to taste a beer brewed especially for the occasion by Old World Wisconsin & Water Street Brewery, in Wittnebel's Tavern. ... See MoreSee Less

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Author Jennifer Jordan at Old World Wisconsin TODAY!!!  Meet Jennifer Jordan, and hear about her new book release -  Saturday at 1pm in the Old World Wisconsin Brewhouse!  Be sure to join us after her talk to taste a beer brewed especially for the occasion by Old World Wisconsin & Water Street Brewery, in Wittnebels Tavern.Image attachment