Spring is in the air at Old World Wisconsin! Come see what’s blooming in our gardens, meet new heritage farm animals, explore scenic nature trails and visit more than 60 historic homes, farms, stores and workshops. Try your hand at blacksmithing, craft a wagon, learn about artisanal brewing and more. Choose your own adventure at one of America’s largest outdoor living history museums.
Kids Out and About at Old World Wisconsin
Thanks to your votes, Old World Wisconsin is consistently placed on the Top 20 Places to Take Kids list by Milwaukee Kids Out and About! Come see what all the fun is about!
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The Brewhouse
Now Open!
From large breweries to corner bars, big labels to modern microbrews, beermaking is a huge part of Wisconsin’s culture and heritage.
Make Your Next Event Historic
Old World Wisconsin’s picturesque settings for a rustic Wisconsin wedding or a unique private event offer plentiful opportunities for a historic event. Make your day historic and create a story that will be remembered for generations.
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.
NEW ARRIVALS: A CAMPAIGN
CREATING AN IMMERSIVE WELCOME EXPERIENCE AT OLD WORLD WISCONSIN
The Brewhouse at Old World Wisconsin is the first structure completed as part of a $5.5 million project that represents the first two phases of a larger, multi-year master plan by the Wisconsin Historical Society to transform the site’s entry area with a reimagined Welcome Experience.
Get the Best Deal in History
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!
Come visit us at the Elkhorn Makers Fest today until 4 pm. You can come learn how to spin wool, shave wood, and trace some tin ceilings. #OldWorldWisconsin #wisconsinhistoricalsociety #explorewisconsin #ExploreWisconsinHistory #makersfest2025 ... See MoreSee Less
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Sounds like a great experience
It is wonderful to see a spinning wheel and shaving bench at Elkhorn!!!
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Move over everyone else new favorite co worker is here ‼️
HOORAY!! Your first chance to taste this new brew is just over a month away! ... See MoreSee Less
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Hi Liz! This will be available for purchase exclusively at Old World Wisconsin this summer!
Where can this be purchased.... From someone who once upon a time made beer at Old World?