Old World Wisconsin, Open-air museum in Eagle, Waukesha County, United States.
Old World Wisconsin spans 480 acres of wooded hills containing more than 60 historic structures representing nineteenth-century rural settlements and a crossroads village.
The Wisconsin Historical Society established this museum in 1976, following extensive planning that began in 1966 and land acquisition from Kettle Moraine State Forest.
The museum features separate areas dedicated to African American, Danish, Finnish, German, Norwegian, and Polish immigrant settlements, displaying their traditional farming methods.
The museum includes a gift shop, parking facilities, and charges different admission fees ranging from free entry for children under 5 to $20 for adults.
A new Brewhouse facility demonstrates historical brewing techniques, connecting visitors with Wisconsin's strong beer-making traditions through hands-on experiences.
Location: Waukesha County
GPS coordinates: 42.87193,-88.49082
Latest update: May 29, 2025 01:50
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