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Travel Through Time and the Stories of America’s Heartland
Spring is the perfect time to explore Old World Wisconsin! From native prairies and wildflowers to farm fields and forest trails, our landscape is coming alive. There are sheep to be sheared, gardens to be planted, animals to be fed and scenic woodland trails that invite discovery.
Ready for a one-of-a-kind, fun-filled adventure? Make your spring historic at Old World Wisconsin!
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Oxen & Java Plushies!
Check out our newest barnyard buddies! Visit our museum shop to see our entire wild and wooly crew – and pick up your cute and cuddly new best friend today!
Spring is a busy season at Old World Wisconsin.
Plan(t) Your Visit Today!
Come meet and greet our newest baby animals, dig into heirloom gardens, help out at our farmsteads, try your hand at blacksmithing, learn about artisanal brewing and more!
HERITAGE ANIMAL BREEDS
Every cow, chicken, sheep, pig and horse you meet during your visit to Old World Wisconsin is a Heritage Breed—in other words, a traditional, historic animal from a bygone era before industrial agriculture became standard practice. More than simply being rare or unique, heritage breeds hold history in their genes: each one is a reminder of local farming techniques and cultural traditions no longer implemented today. Oh… and did we mention they’re endlessly cute?
WAGON WORKS
The Wagon Shop has officially transformed: welcome to the ALL-NEW Wagon Works at Old World Wisconsin! Get involved in this hands-on crafting experience as you explore, create and tinker with 1800s-era wagon materials in a rugged, sawdust-laden studio. Tool around with 19th-century building materials, look up carriage schematics and put your newfound knowledge to the test as you tackle the ultimate task: building your OWN wagon.
WOODED TRAILS
Surrounding Old World Wisconsin are the misted pines and seedy maples of the Kettle Moraine Forest, a wood that is at its best during the heart of a cool and vibrant spring. Join a wildlife tour or explore the paths and trails of the forest at your own pace as you discover and revel in the beauty of budding trees, flowering plants, colorful birds, enchanting wildlife, stunning vistas and much, much more.
As part of a 5 year project, Standard Process, Inc. will be assisting in restoring some trails to get them back on the map and available to guests!
CATCH WHEEL FEVER
Have you ever seen the view from atop a high-wheel bicycle? Now’s your chance! Hop on one of our high-wheels and experience the wind in your hair as you breeze past the sights and sounds of the Old World.
Old World Wisconsin Gallery
It definitely captures all the feels of those time periods
“All of the people dressed as characters from their designated time era did an amazing job in making it feels like a portal to a world before our time. I would highly recommend this to anyone who loves historical places like this.”
Amber Sharapata
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