See You in Spring 2026!

Thanks for another great season! We reopen for visitors in May 2026!

Keep Wisconsin’s rural heritage alive! Your donation to Old World Wisconsin helps preserve historic buildings and hands-on experiences that bring our state’s rich history to life. Support our mission with a gift today!

See You in Spring 2026!

Thanks for another great season! We reopen for visitors in
May 2026!

Keep Wisconsin’s rural heritage alive! Your donation to Old World Wisconsin helps preserve historic buildings and hands-on experiences that bring our state’s rich history to life. Support our mission with a gift today!

A young black girl with cute hair poms smiles excitedly as she's taught how to work with wood by a white woman in period clothing, as some children and a man look on with curiosity. OWW Summer 2022 Photoshoot

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! 

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!

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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!

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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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NEW ARRIVALS: A CAMPAIGN

CREATING AN IMMERSIVE WELCOME EXPERIENCE AT OLD WORLD WISCONSIN

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