Oshkosh Public Museum

09/05/2026

A quick sneak peek at the new exhibits arriving at OPM! ✨

Both exhibitions open Saturday, September 19—stay tuned for more behind-the-scenes previews.

09/03/2026

Celebrate Volksfest with a special German-American Cemetery Tour at Riverside Cemetery on Thursday, September 10!

Discover the stories of notable German Americans buried in Oshkosh and learn more about their lasting contributions to our community. This guided walking tour is approximately 90 minutes and will explore cemetery paths that may be uneven.

We still have space available for our 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. tours!

Tickets are limited and must be purchased in advance:
Museum Members: $10
General Public: $15

Please arrive 15 minutes early and meet your guide outside the Chapel. In case of inclement weather, the rain date is September 17, 2026; ticket holders will be notified by email of any cancellations.

Get your tickets: https://tinyurl.com/4u76pabk

Questions? Contact the Museum’s Visitor Services at (920) 236-5799.

08/31/2026

Something exciting is coming to OPM... 👀
Read all about our upcoming exhibit!

Jewelers Mutual Group

“Chicago Collects: Jewelry in Perspective” at the Oshkosh Public Museum will feature works by Fabergé, Lalique, and Louis Comfort Tiffany.

08/31/2026

📅 Mark your calendar—Volksfest is coming to the Oshkosh Public Museum!

Celebrate German Heritage on Thursday, September 24, from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. on the Museum grounds.

Discover the stories, traditions, and flavors that reflect German culture while enjoying an afternoon of polka, beer, German food, and games.

Admission is free! Bring your family and friends for a festive fall celebration at the Oshkosh Public Museum.

More details coming soon!

08/29/2026

Celebrate Volksfest with a free take-and-make craft bag from the Oshkosh Public Museum or Oshkosh Public Library!

Create your own paper Lebkuchenherzen—the colorful, heart-shaped German gingerbread cookies traditionally decorated with bright icing and worn on ribbons as edible necklaces.

Craft bags are available while supplies last.

08/28/2026

Interested in learning about the work that has helped build the City of Oshkosh over time? Learn more in our new lower-level photo exhibition, Oshkosh Works: Images of Labor.

This exhibit explores the various forms of labor that have contributed to Oshkosh throughout its history. From contractors and industrialists to public servants, artists, and more, you’ll learn about their contributions and efforts to grow, strengthen, and support the community we know and love today.

Enjoy a sneak peek at some of the images on display!

Image Descriptions:

Image 1 – Policewoman on duty helping students cross the street near Oregon and 11th, 1957. OPM # P2026.7.1

Image 2 - View of Frederick J. Gerstmeyer seated at a saddler's clamp working on a piece of leather in the leather department at the Oshkosh Trunk Company, 1947. OPM # FP2011.1.4

Image 3 - Candid view of Oshkosh Brewing Company delivery driver, Richard E. Safford, who drove for the company for 31 years, getting out of his truck, 1946. Image gift of Etta Jean Safford. OPM # P2012.66.7

Image 4 - Interior view of Emma Rhyner's Dress Shop in Oshkosh, WI, about 1898. Image gift of Emma M. Rhyner Zwicky. OPM # P2546.1

Image 5 - Firemen at the Brooklyn Fire House, c. 1872. OPM # FP2011.13.2.

08/25/2026

Give a historic photograph a new home! Visit the Oshkosh Public Museum store to shop a limited selection of former display prints. Each photograph is mounted on a sturdy board and includes an identification label with details about the image. Quantities are limited, so stop in soon to find your favorite!

08/21/2026

Explore unique souvenirs and the stories behind them in OPM’s temporary exhibition, Souvenirs of America.

Featuring more than 100 mementos collected by past Oshkosh residents during travels across the United States, the exhibition reveals how everyday keepsakes can preserve personal memories and reflect larger moments in American history.

Plan your visit soon—Souvenirs of America closes September 5, 2026.

Learn more: https://www.oshkoshmuseum.org/exhibitions/souvenirs-of-america/

08/19/2026

Celebrate Volksfest with a special German-American Cemetery Tour at Riverside Cemetery on Thursday, September 10!

Discover the stories of notable German Americans buried in Oshkosh and learn more about their lasting contributions to our community. This guided walking tour is approximately 90 minutes and will explore cemetery paths that may be uneven.

Choose your tour time:
• 9:00–10:30 a.m.
• 2:00–3:30 p.m.
• 6:00–7:30 p.m.

Tickets are limited and must be purchased in advance:
Museum Members: $10
General Public: $15

Please arrive 15 minutes early and meet your guide outside the Chapel. In case of inclement weather, the rain date is September 17, 2026; ticket holders will be notified by email of any cancellations.

Get your tickets:
https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/oshkoshpublicmuseum/volksfest-a-german-themed-historic-riverside-cemetery-tour

Questions? Contact the Museum’s Visitor Services at (920) 236-5799.

08/14/2026

Starting your first year of college? Your Oshkosh Public Museum membership is on us! 🎓

The Oshkosh Public Museum is offering free memberships for first-year college students for the 2026–27 school year.

To activate your membership, simply bring your student ID to the Visitor Services desk.

Your membership includes:

- Free Museum admission for a full year
- A subscription to The Muse, our quarterly publication
- Invitations to exhibition previews and member-exclusive events
- Free or discounted tickets to Museum programs
- 20% off Museum Store merchandise

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