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.
Tickets on sale for Home for the Holidays
Select Saturdays & Sundays | 10AM – 3PM
Dec 6-7, and 13-14
Experience the magic of nostalgic holiday celebrations!
This event is sponsored by Old World Foundation.
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!
Have you ever wondered what our staff does when guests aren't at Old World Wisconsin? Well this week - we picked up all of our trees, wreaths, swags, garland and more for Home for the Holidays! So, now we are hard at work decorating and placing them throughout the site. We can't wait for you to visit us in December! ... See MoreSee Less
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They must work very hard to do such a great job.
Experience a Victorian Christmas in our festive 1800s village with wagon rides, ornament making and more during Home for the Holidays at Old World Wisconsin, December 6 -7 and December 13-14!
🎅𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿, 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮!
Join us for a cozy family meet-and-greet breakfast in our rustic 1897 Clausing Barn from 8 a.m. – 10 a.m. Ticket to Breakfast with Santa includes full admission to all Home for the Holidays experiences.
Tickets on sale now: wihist.org/4oSovP3
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Ok what is the hay monster in that picture?
Kristi Jo Rademacher
Join us this December for Home for the Holidays!
This is a one-of-a-kind festive season celebration filled with historic traditions of the past. It’s a wonderful time to escape the hustle and bustle of the holiday season and rediscover the simple joys of the season. See you in December! ... See MoreSee Less
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