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!
CELEBRATING
50 YEARS
OF HISTORIC ADVENTURES
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!
Tickets on sale for Halloween Legends & Lore
Select Fridays & Saturdays | 5 – 9:30 PM
Oct 9-10, 16-17, and 23-24
Hurry before all the ghosts and ghouls get yours!
This event is sponsored by 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!
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We are finalizing all of our preparations for Legends and Lore! The village is looking spooky… and the weather looks great for this weekend! ... See MoreSee Less
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Is this a separate ticket for members or is this included with membership?
Going tomorrow night, so excited. We go every year. 💞
Going this weekend can’t wait to go back
Very excited to attend this weekend !
Kayla Hansen
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Are you joining us for Legends and Lore this October?
We have been cooking up some great treats for all of our guests!
Clausing Cafe, Clausing Barn, Wittnebel's Tavern, the Brewhouse and our Gift Shop open at 4pm - and you can enjoy live music in our Biergarten too! ... See MoreSee Less
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Are there gluten free options?
How does this event work? Do you have to get there right at 5:00 with timed performances or can you wander and explore like you can during the day?
A ghoul requests some wine options be added in the future...
McKenzie Burton
Melissa Ottelien Ally McCann 10/23?
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