Eagle, Wis. – Children, ages 5-12, receive free admission every Wednesday through Aug. 30 during KGIF (Kids Get In Free) Wednesdays at Old World Wisconsin, making it an affordable way for families to experience life in a 19th-century Midwestern community. Young guests can ride an old-fashioned three-wheel bicyle, meet heritage breed animals, watch the blacksmith at work and discover the daily routines of Wisconsin’s early immigrant settlers through hands-on activities and live demonstrations. 

“As Old World Wisconsin celebrates its 50th anniversary during America’s 250th anniversary year, there’s never been a better time to visit,” said Doug Raney, director of Old World Wisconsin. “With the recent completion of our new welcome center and expanded food and beverage offerings, families can enjoy a full day of hands-on historic activities and have a place to gather for a casual lunch or a refreshing beverage. It’s a wonderful day out in the country and KGIF Wednesdays make it a great value too.”

Nestled in the Kettle Moraine State Forest in Eagle, the 600-acre living history attraction features more than 60 authentic historic buildings relocated from communities throughout Wisconsin. Historically dressed facilitators bring the past to life by sharing stories and demonstrating the skills and traditions that shaped everyday life in the 19th century.

Guests can clean and card wool and watch the spinning wheel in action, explore historic homes, help with farm chores, learn how meals were prepared by hand, hoe the garden or experience lessons in a one-room schoolhouse. Tram transportation is available to help families explore the site’s Crossroad Village, Scandinavian Homesteads and Life on the Farms areas.

For an additional $6, Time Travel Tokens unlock special experiences, including crafting a leather keychain, shopping at the General Store or enjoying an old-fashioned soda fountain drink in the Four Mile Stagecoach Inn.

Old World Wisconsin is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. from Wednesday through Sunday through August 30. Regular summer admission rates are $24 for adults and teens, $20 for seniors (65+), $16 (children five to 12) and free for children under five. Wisconsin Historical Society members receive free general admission to all sites, including Old World Wisconsin, and 10% off ticketed events and store merchandise. Parking is included in admission.

To book tickets, visit oldworldwisconsin.org or call 262-594-6301. The address is W372 S9727 Hwy 67, Eagle, Wisconsin.

About Old World Wisconsin

Old World Wisconsin, celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2026, is one of the Wisconsin Historical Society’s 12 historic sites. Rated as one of the top attractions to take kids in the Milwaukee area, including being named “Best of the Burbs” in Milwaukee Magazine, Old World Wisconsin is a 600-acre regional history attraction that features interactive environments and immersive stories of 19th and early 20th century Midwestern immigrant farm and rural life. The attraction offers guests family-friendly, hands-on activities, such as visiting Crossroads Village and eight working farmsteads, exploring heirloom gardens, learning about beer brewing traditions, meeting heritage animal breeds and trying historic crafts and skills. Old World Wisconsin is located on Highway 67 just south of Eagle, Wisconsin, within daytrip distance of Milwaukee, Chicago and Madison. For more information and a list of upcoming events, visit OldWorldWisconsin.org or call (262) 594-6301. Wisconsin Historical Society members receive free general admission to this site during regular operating hours.

About Wisconsin Historical Society

The Wisconsin Historical Society, founded in 1846, ranks as one of the largest, most active and most diversified state historical societies in the nation. As both a state agency and a private membership organization, its mission is to help people connect to the past by collecting, preserving and sharing stories. The Wisconsin Historical Society serves millions of people every year through a wide range of sites, programs and services. For more information, visit WisconsinHistory.org.