Oshkosh Public Museum

The Oshkosh Public Museum is a regional history museum located in Oshkosh that explores the story of the Lake Winnebago area. Its collections cover Native American origins, early settler experiences, and the industrial growth that shaped the region.

The building was constructed in the early 1900s and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It stands within the Algoma Boulevard Historic District and represents the era when the region was becoming an industrial center.

The museum displays photographs and objects that document how people lived and worked across different time periods in the region. Visitors can see everyday customs and family traditions through the collected materials.

The museum is housed in a building on Algoma Boulevard and offers guided tours and educational programs for visitors. It also provides research facilities with genealogical records for those interested in exploring family history.

The museum maintains thousands of digitized photographs that provide a visual record of the region across multiple generations. These images allow visitors to see detailed glimpses of how daily life actually looked in different time periods.

Location: Oshkosh

Part of: Algoma Boulevard Historic District

Website: http://oshkoshmuseum.org/oshkoshpublicmuseum

GPS coordinates: 44.03362,-88.55823

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:00