Julaine Farrow Museum

You’ve heard of the Paine Art Center, the Oshkosh Public Museum, the EAA Museum, and the Military Veterans Museum, but have you ever explored the Julaine Farrow Museum in Oshkosh yet? The history of the Winnebago Mental Health Institute (WMHI) is preserved at the Julaine Farrow Museum located at…

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5 Iconic Businesses in Downtown Oshkosh Open for 50+ Years

Oshkosh was established in 1853 and has a rich history of famous businesses. Some you may know - like Oshkosh B’Gosh or Oshkosh Truck. However, there are smaller businesses located in Downtown Oshkosh that have been around for almost just as long and are still a must-stop spot in the downtown area…

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Rooms of Blooms at the Paine Art Center and Gardens

Admire beautiful annuals at the Paine Art Center and Gardens annual Rooms of Blooms February 29-March 3 & March 7-10, 2024. Rooms of Blooms Celebrate the art of floral design with the fresh aromas and kaleidoscopic colors of floral arrangements embellishing each room of the historic Paine mansion…

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Festival of Spring

Admire and acquire some beautiful annuals and perennials at the Paine Art Center and Gardens annual Festival of Spring on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Festival of Spring is a free outdoor event featuring the Paine’s annual spring plant sale and more than 100 vendors of original art, fine crafts…

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Military Veterans Museum

HAVE YOU VENTURED TO THE MILITARY VETERANS MUSEUM AND EDUCATION CENTER IN OSHKOSH YET? The Military Veterans Museum and Educational Center was founded by a group of 5 WWII Veterans who wished to preserve and educate the public on our Nation's military history here in Wisconsin. In recent years, the…

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Sturgeon Spirits Coming Soon

Sturgeon Spirits is a craft distillery coming soon to Oshkosh, Wisconsin, that blends Oshkosh's sturgeon spearing tradition with a unique interactive distilling experience. Fascinated with distilling for the past five years, Karl Lowenstein has been experimenting with all sorts of concoctions in…

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Oshkosh History: Bob's Trails End

Bob's Trails End is more than just a dive bar on the corner of the street. Bob's Trails End represents the history of Oshkosh. This historic treasure was built in 1887 and is located right on Merritt Avenue and Broad Street. Bob Winkleman, who is the current owner, purchased the bar in 1985. When…

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Oshkosh Public Museum is a Must-See

Fun and family-friendly, the Oshkosh Public Museum is a great place to spend an afternoon. The museum is located inside the historic Sawyer family home and was converted into a public museum in 1924. Today, the spacious mansion houses an outstanding collection of exhibits and artifacts detailing the…

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Celebrate Oshkosh’s Growth In Tourism

Did you know more than one million people visited Oshkosh in 2016? Wow! 2016 was another successful year for Oshkosh tourism, shows our city remains one of the most popular destinations in Wisconsin. We are excited to share our accomplishments! Event Highlights We eat, sleep and breathe events in…

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