OSHKOSH PUBLIC MUSEUM

OSHKOSH, WI

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The Oshkosh Public Museum is located in Oshkosh, Wisconsin and is a historical and cultural institution that showcases the area's rich history and heritage. It was established in 1924 and has been housed in a grandiose 1908 mansion since 1927, which was once the home of a prominent local lumber baron.

The museum's exhibits are spread across three floors, and its collection features over 300,000 artifacts, including Native American artifacts, a comprehensive collection of regional history, and a range of exhibits focusing on the city's industrial past. The museum also has a planetarium, which offers visitors the opportunity to stargaze and explore the wonders of the universe.

The Oshkosh Public Museum's permanent exhibits include the "People of the Waters" exhibit, which presents the history of Oshkosh and the surrounding region, from prehistoric times to the present day, and the "Sawdust to Stardust" exhibit, which highlights the area's lumbering and paper-making industries.

The museum also features rotating exhibits that cover a range of topics, from local art to national traveling exhibitions. It is a popular destination for school groups and families, and visitors to the museum can participate in various educational programs, workshops, and events throughout the year. Overall, the Oshkosh Public Museum is an excellent resource for those interested in the history and culture of Oshkosh and the surrounding area.

OSHKOSH PUBLIC MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in OSHKOSH WI. US MID #8405500833

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin).

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OSHKOSH PUBLIC MUSEUM AUXILIARY INC
1331 ALGOMA BLVD
OSHKOSH
WI
54901-2703

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OSHKOSH PUBLIC MUSEUM Information

MID # 8405500833
Name OSHKOSH PUBLIC MUSEUM AUXILIARY INC
Alternate Name OSHKOSH PUBLIC MUSEUM
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 680541373
NTEECC A50
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 2,419
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 44.033379, -88.557204
CODES FIPS State Code: 55
FIPS County Code: 139
US Census Tract: 000800
US Census Block: 1014