Camp at Old World!

Days in June, July, & August
Select Weekdays | 10 AM – 3 PM

From apprenticing under Old World craftsmen to creating 19th-century souvenirs and more, there’s no shortage of special summer camp experiences at Old World Wisconsin this season! See what awaits beyond the gates today.

Camp at Old World!

Days in June, July, & August
Select Weekdays | 10 AM – 3 PM

From apprenticing under Old World craftsmen to creating 19th-century souvenirs and more, there’s no shortage of special summer camp experiences at Old World Wisconsin this season! See what awaits beyond the gates today.

Travel Through Time and the Stories of America’s Heartland

Experience the world of Wisconsin’s early immigrants at Old World Wisconsin.  Step into the daily lives of the people who called this world home as you help with chores and cooking, try your hand at crafts and trades, and play – yes, even the grown-ups! Lend a hand in the blacksmith shop, say hi to the farm animals, look at veggies in the gardens, dye and spin wool, knead bread, collect chicken eggs, try on wooden shoes, ride high-wheel tricycles, and sample tasty beer in the Brewhouse. This is where history comes alive! 

Kids Out and About at Old World Wisconsin

Thanks to your votes, for the past 2 years Old World Wisconsin has continuously been 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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Members Get Free Admission!

Become a Wisconsin Historical Society member and visit all 12 of our historic sites for free! Membership pays for itself in as little as two visits and includes other great benefits like discounts and reciprocal benefits to more than 1,200 organizations.


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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.

The five fermentation vats (one for each day of brewing during the summer season) and kegs shown as equipment is moved into the new Brewhouse at Old World Wisconsin in preparation for the June 2022 grand opening events. Taken 2.24.22 by Dan Freas

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.

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

A newly constructed Brewing Experience building, combined with relocated historic Wittnebel’s Tavern and a festive outdoor Beer Garden, will allow Old World Wisconsin guests to celebrate Wisconsin’s brewing traditions like never before.

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.


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Experience the world of early immigrants at Old World Wisconsin, where history comes alive!

We are hiring for the 2024 season at Old World Wisconsin!

From blacksmithing and cooking over a historic stove, to working in the museum store, farming, gardening, cooking, brewing or even cleaning and fixing, there is something for everyone at Old World.

Checkout our opportunities and apply today at wihist.org/3whFmEe
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We are hiring for the 2024 season at Old World Wisconsin! 

From blacksmithing and cooking over a historic stove, to working in the museum store, farming, gardening, cooking, brewing or even cleaning and fixing, there is something for everyone at Old World. 

Checkout our opportunities and apply today at https://wihist.org/3whFmEe

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I so enjoyed working at Old World Wisconsin years ago when we lived in Eagle. I learned so much! History really comes alive when you experience it at OWW.

Nicole Klos Mattson now’s your chance!!

Wonderful place to work! It was my first museum job. Would love to work there again!

Free admission perks for employees?

I wish I lived closer. I love OOW and its old traditional ora and ways. And the nature and paths etc.

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Register for a History Explorers Camp by May 1st to be put in a lottery to get $100 off the registration fee. Recipients of the scholarship will be notified by May 10. Scholarships are available through the generosity of the Loomer Family.

History Explorers Camp is a 4-day camp at Old World Wisconsin for 13-18 year olds. Find more info and to book, visit wihist.org/3TamnDt
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Register for a History Explorers Camp by May 1st to be put in a lottery to get $100 off the registration fee. Recipients of the scholarship will be notified by May 10. Scholarships are available through the generosity of the Loomer Family.

History Explorers Camp is a 4-day camp at Old World Wisconsin for 13-18 year olds. Find more info and to book, visit https://wihist.org/3TamnDt

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What about a camp for 38 year-olds? 🤔

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Way to go OWW staff good job!