Oshkosh Public Museum

10/23/2026

In honor of the Milwaukee Brewers starting the World Series tonight, we’re stepping up to the plate with a look back at Oshkosh’s own baseball history. ⚾

Oshkosh has always been a baseball town! We even had our own Brewers, the Oshkosh Brewers, among many other teams. We think these historic baseball photos are a grand slam way to get you into fan mode. Let's go Brewers! 💙💛

Image Descriptions:

Image 1 – Oshkosh Brewing Company baseball team, the Oshkosh Brewers, c. 1905. Gift of Robert Mellberg, OPM # P2023.10.1.

Image 2 – Two McMillen Co. Baseball Players, August 10, 1924. Gift of Gloria Steiner, OPM # P2012.42.5.

Image 3 – Oshkosh B'Gosh Baseball Team, c. 1915. Gift of Eugene Steckbauer, OPM # 6831.10.

Image 4 – Baseball Game at the Fair Grounds, c. 1925. Gift of Eugene Steckbauer, OPM # 6831.6.

Image 5 – Oshkosh Cardinals Baseball Team, 1932. Gift of George Hagene, OPM # P2012.36.1.

10/22/2026

Check out the festive items in our museum store in honor of Día de los Mu***os! Be sure to stop in while you celebrate with us this Saturday, October 24, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

10/18/2026

10/15/2026

The Oshkosh Public Museum invites you to vote on the new school's name. If you want to learn more about Lewis Hine, stop by the Museum to see our exhibition, Lewis Hine: The Man Behind the Camera. For more information: https://www.oshkoshmuseum.org/exhibitions/lewis-hine-the-man-behind-the-camera/

10/15/2026

We were proud to collaborate with Communities at Oshkosh North students as they explored the people, places, and stories behind 41 local historical sites.

Oshkosh Public Museum staff helped students learn about Oshkosh history, supported their research, shared archival images, and helped build presentation skills for their Gallery Walk at The Gibson Social Club.

Congratulations to the 78 students who brought local history to life for more than 70 community visitors!

10/13/2026

Discover the art of calaveritas literarias—playful poems from Mexico’s Día de Mu***os tradition that use humor, wit, and gentle satire to tease death and celebrate the people around us.

Participants will explore how La Muerte becomes a familiar, mischievous, and even funny character while creating their own poems inspired by friends, family, or public figures.

Join us on October 22, from 5:00–6:30 p.m. This program is free, but registration is required. Register today: https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/oshkoshpublicmuseum/learn-to-write-calaveritas-literarias

P.S. Don't forget to bring the whole family to our Día de los Mu***os Celebration on Saturday, October 24, from 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m. for a day of culture, creativity, and community.

10/12/2026

Celebrate Día de los Mu***os with the Oshkosh Public Museum on Saturday, October 24!

Come for a vibrant, family-friendly Día de los Mu***os celebration at the Oshkosh Public Museum on Saturday, October 24, from 10:00 am to 4:30 pm! Admission to the Museum and all event activities are completely free—all are welcome.

Activities include Mariachi, Folklorico Dancers, Crafts, Face Painting, Food Trucks, and free admission to the Museum. This cultural celebration is a joyful way to honor those who've passed while experiencing the music, dance, art, and storytelling traditions that make this day so meaningful.

Oshkosh Public Library, UW-Oshkosh, Oshkosh Area Community Foundation, The Taqueria - Oshkosh, Oshkosh Area School District, Chicana/o & Latinx Studies UWO Mariachi Corcel de Madison, Healthy Opportunities for Latin Americans - HOLA, Chihuas Tacos, Oshkosh North High School, VelCRO: Vel Phillips Community Resource Organization, Read More Oshkosh

10/12/2026

Indigenous Peoples Day celebrates and raises awareness of the many cultures of Indigenous or Native American peoples across the United States. Today we recognize that Native people are the first inhabitants of the Americas, including the lands that later became the United States of America. Today we hope you take time to learn more about the cultures of the people who originally inhabited the land we now call Wisconsin.

The Oshkosh Public Museum continues to work with our Indigenous communities through programs, exhibitions, and other collaborations. These include our current long-term exhibit, People of the Waters, which features a contemporary Indigenous artist each year. Additionally, our annual Bridging Past to Present program series includes workshops, lectures, and hands-on opportunities that celebrate Native American cultural heritage through contemporary artists.



Image Descriptions
1. Photograph of Menominee family, 1913. Gift of John Kuebler, OPM # P1294.1
2. Photograph of Ho-Chunk men, 1883. OPM # P2020.34.1
3. Photograph of Neopit Oshkosh Family, Menominee, 1903. Gift of George Manuel, OPM # P1098.1
4. Photograph of Menominee family taken in Ephraim, Wisconsin, 1930-1940. OPM # FP2003.20.279
5. Photograph of John Moses and his wife, Menominee, 1895-1905. Gift of E. Louise Ellis. OPM # P1797.27
7. Annie Sinny Oshkosh, Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin
8. Karen Ann Hoffman, Oneida Nation
9. Debra Morningstar, Oneida Nation
10. Kim Crowley, Ho-Chunk Nation
11. Sherman Funmaker, Ho-Chunk Nation
12. Jennifer Stevens, Oneida Nation
13. Scott Hill, Oneida Nation
14. Chef Jessica Walks, Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin
15. Melaine Sainz, Ho-Chunk Nation

10/12/2026

Take a listen to Assistant Director and Chief Curator, Emily Rock’s interview with WFRV Local 5 about Land of Oz: Beyond the Page and Chicago Collects: Jewelry in Perspective.

'Land of Oz: Beyond the Page' & 'Chicago Collects: Jewelry in Perspective' are now open.

Learn more about the exhibits at the link below ⬇️