Old World Wisconsin

museum in Milwaukee

#14 in Milwaukee / #2328 in United States of America

by Bridget Bannon

/ CC BY-SA 3.0

Old World Wisconsin is a living history museum located in Eagle, Wisconsin, not Milwaukee. It showcases the diverse immigrant heritage of 19th- and early 20th-century Wisconsin through a collection of historic buildings relocated from around the state. Visitors can explore various ethnic farmsteads and settlements, experiencing daily life as it was for early settlers. The museum features costumed interpreters who demonstrate traditional crafts, farming techniques, and domestic activities, providing an immersive educational experience.

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