Permanent Exhibitions

Oshkosh and the world around it have changed dramatically since the city was founded in 1853. However, even when it seems like everything is different, some everyday human experiences exist across time and can help us find connections to the past. This exhibit highlights a selection of archival photographs depicting those ordinary aspects of life in Oshkosh that carry through the decades, even if they look different on the surface. Explore the gallery and think about what feels familiar to you in the photographs, as well as what seems different.

You can find this exhibit in the Museum's basement level.