Good Old Fashioned Summer
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!
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.
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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!
Old World Wisconsin
Experience the world of early immigrants at Old World Wisconsin, where history comes alive!
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The rain is clearing up and we’re bringing out the grill for an old fashioned 4th of July picnic to celebrate at our Independence Day Weekend celebrations today and tomorrow!
Don’t miss your chance to explore the decorated site, compete in a pie eating contest, listen to the reading of the Declaration of Independence, and even come along for a parade with Lad#OldWorldWisconsinr#ExploreWisconsinHistoryo#oldfashioned4thf#indepencedayi#4thofJulyy#museumjuly #museum ... See MoreSee Less
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My teens and I will be there at 10. They are all looking forward to the pie eating contest!
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 ... See MoreSee Less
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So purdy!