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
Tickets on sale for Home for the Holidays
Select Saturdays & Sundays | 10AM – 3PM
Dec. 5 – 6, 12 – 13
Experience the magic of a Victorian holiday celebration!
This event is sponsored by Old World Foundation.
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!
Old World Wisconsin is a great place to take a hike! Explore the forests and trails of Old World during select winter and fall dates! Round out your day by stopping in our Gift Shop to pick up custom souvenirs and gifts!
*This experience provides hiking access to Old World Wisconsin paths only - all regular season buildings will be closed during the off-season.*
Wed–Fri, Nov 11–13, 2026 | 9 AM–3 PM
Wed–Fri, Nov 18–20, 2026 | 9 AM–3 PM
Wed–Fri, Dec 2–4, 2026 | 9 AM–3 PM
Wed–Fri, Dec 9–11, 2026 | 9 AM–3 PM
Cost is $8/person - WisHistory Members are FREE
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Does this include the regular gravel roads, or just the hiking trails that are hidden in between the gravel roads?
We are new to the area and we're very disappointed with our visit to the park. It's VERY expensive for tickets for a family. The were supposed to be open till 5 PM but suddenly announced at 3 PM the park was closing at 4 PM for a special event. There were only a few workers dressed and giving information about Wisconsin history. Our 9 year old that loves museums and parks did not enjoy it. It's definitely a place to skip.
Are reservations required or just come during the posted hours?
It says hiking, when I asked before season closed they said it was on a tram. Can you clarify what it is
Hoping you expand this to cross country skiing in the winter when there’s enough snow!
Loved visiting Old world Wisconsin back in the day!! Fantastic place!!
Beautiful
This is our special place with our granddaughter. Hiking will be delightful!
I’m looking forward to this autumn hike through the grounds. As much as I love Legends and Lore, I miss being able to see the site in all its autumn glory.
Steven Dean
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🌲Old World Wisconsin is now accepting applications for our 2nd Annual Home for the Holidays Gingerbread Contest! 🌲
Participate by creating a gingerbread house of your favorite Old World Wisconsin building! 🏠
All interested parties must submit an application no later than November 15, 2026 to be considered for this contest.
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Dotty Broughton!!!!!! 😍👏🙌❤️🤶
Kathie Flitsch
Strike while the irons hot!! We have a few spots left for our Introductory Blacksmith workshop November 14th! If you have ever wanted to learn how to blacksmith this is your chance! Each class is led by Old World's Master Smiths and is an intimate hands-on experience. Participants will receive a full day of learning basic blacksmith techniques and will get to take home their projects. For more information and to sign up please visit our website oldworldwisconsin.wisconsinhistory.org/upcoming-events/ ... See MoreSee Less
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