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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Old World Wisconsin
Experience the world of early immigrants at Old World Wisconsin, where history comes alive!
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Ready for a good old fashioned summer at Old World Wisconsin? Make sun-kissed memories and while away blue-sky days as you explore tranquil woodland thickets, sip on soda water, fashion crafts and meet with animals.
Old World Wisconsin is now OPEN on Wednesdays – Sundays from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
And kids get in FREE on Wednesdays this summer.
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In preparation for our Midsummer celebration, we made a delicious strawberry cake (Erdbeerkuchen) 🍓.
During your visit tomorrow you can participate in various nature activities, learn how to do traditional maypole dances, and more. Some midsummer activities are while supplies last, so make sure to get here early for the full experience!
These special activities are included in our General Admission; no additional ticket is required. For everyone coming out, it is forecast to be very hot tomorrow, so please come prepared to ensure a fun and healthy day! ... See MoreSee Less
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I miss your cooking workshops.