For more information on the proposed expansion or to find out how to make a financial contribution, please contact:

Brad Larson

(920) 236-5769


Photo Gallery

High Avenue View
------------------------------------------------------

High Avenue View
------------------------------------------------------

Congress Avenue
------------------------------------------------------

Museum Entrance
------------------------------------------------------

November 12, 2009

Dear Friends,

After three years of careful work, the Oshkosh Public Museum has unveiled a dramatic virtual tour of its proposed expansion. The tour reveals our plan for the future, a vision of what this museum can become. Our plan is ambitious and cutting edge, but it is a vision we must pursue.

Our current facilities were designed for another time and another audience. Due to space constraints, thousands of items cannot be exhibited and our small galleries prevent the creation and rental of large-scale exhibits. Generations of families have entrusted their heritage and stories to us, yet many of those stories remain unheard. Our vision for an expanded museum will help unlock our true potential.

The Oshkosh Public Museum is one of the city’s many incredible assets, and we must ensure that this community retains a first-class history and natural science museum. The museum is at a turning point. We have a unique opportunity ahead of us to build a museum that will be a cornerstone of the city’s cultural community, an attraction that will enhance the appeal of Oshkosh as a destination point for tourists and serve as a valuable community resource.

The evolution of the museum must be a community-wide effort. Together, we can turn this vision into reality and build a museum for the 21st century.

Brad Larson
Director