Travel Through Time and the Stories of America’s Heartland
Experience the wonder of an 1800s autumn full of harvesting, cooking, crafting and more at Old World Wisconsin this September! Help harvest in the fields, meet sheep, craft leather and wool goods, decorate gourds, walk the Old World gardens and enjoy the sights, colors and sounds of fall farmland activities.
Kids Out and About at Old World Wisconsin
Thanks to your votes, for the past 2 years Old World Wisconsin has continuously been placed on the Top 20 Places to Take Kids list by Milwaukee Kids Out and About! Come see what all the fun is about!
Tickets on sale for Halloween Legends & Lore
Select Fridays & Saturdays | 5:30 – 9:30 PM
Oct 11-12, 18-19, and 25-26
Hurry before all the ghosts and ghouls get yours!
New This Year!
Midsummer Celebration ● Wagon Works ● Mrs. Peacock’s Birthday ● Java Chickens ● New Trams ● Naturalist Cabin
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
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.
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.
Start your history road trip!
Pick up your 2024 Member PastPort and start collecting stamps when you visit Old World Wisconsin! Redeem your stamps for discounts or even a free year of membership! Not a member? Join today to get in on the fun.
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.
NEW ARRIVALS: A CAMPAIGN
CREATING AN IMMERSIVE WELCOME EXPERIENCE AT OLD WORLD WISCONSIN
The Brewhouse at Old World Wisconsin is the first structure completed as part of a $5.5 million project that represents the first two phases of a larger, multi-year master plan by the Wisconsin Historical Society to transform the site’s entry area with a reimagined Welcome Experience.
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!
Old World Wisconsin
Experience the world of early immigrants at Old World Wisconsin, where history comes alive!
Our brewing team has taken the demonstration on site today and will be brewing an authentic German beer at our 1880s Pomeranian Farm!
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Friday the 13th always makes us feel a little spooky. It's a good time to remember that our very popular always spooky, sometimes scary, Halloween Legends & Lore will be here before we know it. With an expanded footprint and new experiences, this year will be better than ever!
Check out the newly updated website page to learn more about this exciting event, and remember that this event sells out, so get your tickets early!
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Lisa Fields this is a great event!
Booked mine
Linda Kilbey-Roberts
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One of my favorite times to visit.
Sarah Stuettgen