Celebrate Red, White and Blue Weekend!

Fri, July 4 & Sat, July 5 | 10AM – 4PM

The stars and stripes have never shined so bright! Bring the family along for an Independence Day Weekend celebration at Old World Wisconsin full of food, games, music and patriotic parades.

Society members receive FREE admission—get your tickets now!

Celebrate Red, White
and Blue Weekend!

Fri, July 4 & Sat, July 5 | 10AM – 4PM

The stars and stripes have never shined so bright! Bring the family along for an Independence Day Weekend celebration at Old World Wisconsin full of food, games, music, patriotic parades and more.

Society members receive FREE admission—get your tickets now!

Two young girls holding a watering can and watering plants with a woman observing in the background

Welcome to the season of sun-kissed memories, lazy afternoons, carefree evenings and magic moments. As summer arrives at Old World Wisconsin, venture back to the Crossroads Village and beyond for fun-filled hikes, a sip of soda water outside the General Store, trips through fragrant gardens or an afternoon at the blacksmith’s forge.

Kids Get in Free Wednesdays

Step back in time with hands-on adventures, historic fun and memories your whole family will love—at a price you’ll enjoy even more!

Ages 12 and Under

10AM – 4PM | Wednesdays

June 11, June 18, June 25, July 2, July 9, July 16, July 23, July 30, Aug 6, Aug 13 & Aug 20.

Start your history road trip!

Pick up your 2025 Member Pastport and start collecting stamps when you visit Old World! Redeem your stamps for discounts or even a free year of membership!  

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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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! 


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Experience the world of early immigrants at Old World Wisconsin, where history comes alive!

Have you noticed that one of our most popular buildings, St. Peter’s Church, has a fresh coat of paint?

We are so thankful for the ability to bring these beautiful buildings back to life and tell their stories for generations to come!

Come visit to see this and all of our other buildings, we’re open through Sunday, including special programs for the 4th of July on Friday AND #OldWorldWisconsinr#ExploreWisconsinHistoryo#wisconsinhistoricalsocietyr#historicpreservationp#restoration##oldbuilding##museumding #museum
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Have you noticed that one of our most popular buildings, St. Peter’s Church, has a fresh coat of paint? 

We are so thankful for the ability to bring these beautiful buildings back to life and tell their stories for generations to come!

Come visit to see this and all of our other buildings, we’re open through Sunday, including special programs for the 4th of July on Friday AND Saturday! 

#oldworldwisconsin #explorewisconsinhistory #wisconsinhistoricalsociety #historicpreservation #restoration #oldbuilding #museumImage attachmentImage attachment

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Beautiful

So pretty ❤️

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