Oshkosh Public Museum

10/07/2026

Great museums are powered by great people. Today, we’re celebrating the dedicated staff behind the Oshkosh Public Museum. Thank you to our talented, passionate, and hardworking team!

10/05/2026

The Oshkosh Public Museum invites you to mark your calendar for "A View From the Pew" with Ginny Gross on Thursday, October 15, at 6 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church Oshkosh (203 Algoma Blvd.).

Ginny Gross will talk about the church's architecture and stained-glass windows. The public is welcome to attend!

Ginny has dedicated 22 years to OPM and continues to volunteer at the Museum. She is a local historical treasure in our community, and this presentation is a must-see for history and art enthusiasts.

10/04/2026

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OSHKOSH (WLUK) -- The magical Land of Oz lands in Oshkosh. The Oshkosh Public Museum has two new exhibits that will feature beautiful gemstones as part of the C

10/02/2026

OPM invites you to submit photos for the museum’s 2026 Día de los Mu***os community ofrenda. You may drop off photos at the museum or email them to our Visitor Engagement Coordinator at [email protected].

An ofrenda is a traditional altar that welcomes and honors the spirits of deceased loved ones. Día de los Mu***os is a joyful celebration of life and remembrance—a welcoming bridge between families and those who have passed. Common items on an ofrenda include bright marigolds, whose color and fragrance are believed to help guide spirits home; photos of loved ones, placed to honor and invite their presence; and food and beverages offered to nourish returning souls after their journey.

Join us at OPM on Saturday, October 24, 2026, for this year’s Día de los Mu***os celebration!

10/01/2026

Need inspiration for your Homecoming updo? Let history inspire you! Throughout history, hair has been a symbol of social class, age, identity, culture, marital status, political viewpoints, societal norms, personal expression, time period, and more. Take a look at some of these historic hairstyles from over a century ago!

Image 1: Oshkosh High School Class of 1870. OPM # FP2007.1.33
Image 2: Erna Malvina Sawyer Goodman, c. 1875. Gift of Edgar Meredith, OPM # P6053.31
Image 3: Rose C. Swart, c. 1895. OPM # FP2000.32.27
Image 4: Johanna M. Stracy, 1907. Gift of Christine Prokos, OPM # P2014.55.33
Image 5: Lenora Spanbauer, c. 1916. Gift of Jane Zemke, OPM # P1991.33.14
Image 6: Theresa Winkelbauer, c. 1922. Gift of Peter Kinderman, OPM # P2001.24.8

09/30/2026

Hispanic Heritage Month, observed September 15–October 15, celebrates the history, diverse cultures, achievements, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities.

This year, OPM partnered with the UWO Chicana/o & Latinx Studies Program to curate Crowned in Tradition: Quinceañeras in Wisconsin. This meaningful collaboration connected us with former quinceañeras and their families, who generously loaned beautiful dresses and other items from their celebrations for the exhibit.

Following the exhibit, participants and exhibit committee members Ashley and Leslie Patiño generously donated their dresses and crowns to the Museum. Now part of our permanent collection, these items will be preserved to help share our community’s stories for generations to come.

Thank you, Ashley and Leslie!

09/29/2026

OPM now has extended Thursday hours! Visit Tuesday–Saturday, 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m., and enjoy extra time to explore on Thursdays until 7 p.m. Now through March 18!

09/29/2026

Help Shape the Future of the Oshkosh Public Museum!

What would make your museum experience even better? We want to hear from you.

Take our brief patron survey and share your experiences, ideas, and priorities as we plan for future improvements and renovations at the Oshkosh Public Museum. Your feedback will help us create a museum that better serves Oshkosh—today and for generations to come.

The survey takes just 10–15 minutes, and all questions are optional.

👉 Take the survey: https://link.edgepilot.com/x/LUEOXJCi57Q-2FHKfQdBkYU?u=https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KKFB3XB

Prefer paper? Printed surveys are available at the museum.

09/28/2026

Join us in honoring and remembering loved ones through our community Día de los Mu***os ofrenda. ❤️

Beginning September 29, you may add a cherished photo to the ofrenda or drop one off during museum hours, 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Tuesday–Saturday. Photos must be received by October 23.

If you would like your photo returned, please label it with your name and phone number. Photo pickup will be available November 3–7.

Photos may also be emailed to Brianna Young, Visitor Engagement Coordinator, at [email protected].