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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Old World Wisconsin
Experience the world of early immigrants at Old World Wisconsin, where history comes alive!
Let’s talk about the Old World staff for a moment. As we go through August, we will be saying goodbye to many of our friends as they go back to school or other job opportunities. Each year the end of summer is always bittersweet, so we took the opportunity to celebrate all of our staff and volunteers last week and to thank them for the incredible work that they do every day.
Old World is so special because of their passion, love of history and the site, and the work that they do every day regardless of the weather or challenges.
We want to say thank you again to all of the staff and volunteers who bring history to life and connect with our guests. Thank you for being a ray of sunshine before the guests arrive, while sharing our stories, and even after a long day. Thank you for a wonderful summer! ... See MoreSee Less
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Everyone was wonderful the times we were there!
Thank you everyone!
We had a wonderful time again this year, thanks to your superb staff, including those behind the scenes.
Thank you!!!!
Hey Old World! I have an old wood barrel and steel wash machine that's in rough shape. Interested? I would donate it if you can restore and display it!
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JUST ADDED!!
We are so excited to be offering a special opportunity this winter, Breakfast With Santa. Join us in the historic Clausing Barn for a full breakfast buffet with French toast, waffles, eggs, bacon, pastries and more. Kids will get a chance to have a cozy meet-and-greet with Santa, plus a special take-home gift!
As a special treat, ticket prices also include full admission to our Home For The Holidays program at Old World Wisconsin.
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Glad to see this come back, loved this with our grandkids.
Adam Ferry do you want to do this?
Our favorite way to spend the morning! Ticket's are limited, make sure you get yours before they sell out at bit.ly/459SN7cJoin us with Chi, Trees and Oils at Old World Wisconsin on August 23rd! Sign up using the link below:
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