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!
NEW THIS YEAR!
Wittnebel’s Tavern
From large breweries to corner bars, big labels to modern microbrews, beermaking is a huge part of Wisconsin’s culture and heritage.
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.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
NEW THIS YEAR!
Fish Fry & Biergarten Nights
Fridays | 4 – 8PM
May 1 – September 25
Friday night fish fries are back at Old World! Pull up a seat in our charming Clausing Barn Cafe and enjoy hand-battered cod, baked and roasted potatoes, pasties, rye bread and slaw with a cold pint.
NEW ARRIVALS: A CAMPAIGN
CREATING AN IMMERSIVE WELCOME EXPERIENCE AT OLD WORLD WISCONSIN
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Old World Wisconsin
Experience the world of early immigrants at Old World Wisconsin, where history comes alive!
ATTENTION TEACHERS!!!
Are you interested in visiting Old World Wisconsin with your class this spring?
Reach out today to book your visit! Programs are filling up fast.
Visit our field trip page to learn more or submit a visit request!
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The Living History Coordinator is tasked with bringing to life a nineteenth century and early 20th century environment while making activities as interactive with our guests as possible. This will include demonstrations of historic skills for our guests, training and coaching staff and volunteers to facilitate these skills and have a leading role in the planning and implementation of our daily living history experiences.
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Krysta McBride just gotta move to Wisconsin