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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 animal you meet during your visit is a Heritage Breed – a traditional livestock breed of cows, horses, sheep, pigs, chickens, and more. Please ask our Historic Farmers for safe ways to engage with the animals. The Historic Farmers have fun stories about the animals too!
WOODED TRAILS
Walk the wooded paths around Old World’s grounds and experience scenic views similar to those who’ve tread before you.
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!
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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