Oshkosh is a community that takes pride in their friendly Wisconsin hospitality. Relax on
or near Lake Winnebago, Wisconsin’s largest inland lake. Experience a variety of attractions - museums, art galleries and performing art centers

Where your imagination really takes fiight. Explore world-class displays and galleries. Marvel at aviation innovations in a collection of more than 250 historic airplanes. Come and experience the golden age of aviation.

Tour Time: 2 hours
Cost: $6.50/person-$8/person; Complimentary tours for driver and escort.
Season: Year-round
Hours: Mon-Sat 8:30am-5pm; Sun 10am-5pm. Closed New
Year’s Day, Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day

Enjoy watching beautiful champion show horses perform, ride in a hay wagon, tour a historical 170 year-old farm or just learn about the bedding business. Glen Valley Farm has a variety of tour packages available for your group.

Share in the heritage of Winnebago County. Learn the stories of Native Americans, poor immigrants, lumber barons, and more. Be sure to watch a piece of true American folk art in action as the Apostle’s Clock charms a special surprise each hour.

Tour Time: 1.5 hours
Cost: Donation
Season: Year-round
Hours: Tues-Sat 11am-5pm; Sun 1-4pm

The Grand Opera House provides a ª ne arts season of national and international touring artists with public touring artist performances, an educational Student Discovery Series and community activities. Its near-perfect acoustics, Victorian décor and intimate 668-seat theater draw artists and audiences from around the world.

Tour Time: 45-60 minute historical tour
Cost: $2/person for tours; Complimentary tours for driver and escort.
Season: Year-round
Hours: Tours by appointment; Performance schedule varies.

Respected as one of “America’s Castles,” the Paine Art Center and Gardens is a unique combination of historic mansion, art galleries and seasonal display gardens. Experience the grandeur of a Tudor Revival manor house, exquisite craftsmanship, a world-class collection of American landscape paintings and decorative arts, as well as 19 themed garden areas. Surrounded by enchanting garden walls, the Paine has a stunning living collection of trend setting plant varieties.

Tour Time: 1.5 hours
Cost: $4/person for Mansion; Gardens free; Complimentary tours for driver and escort.
Season: Mansion year-round; Gardens open April-Oct
Hours: Tues-Sun 11am-4pm. Closed major holidays.

This is the first dairy in the United States to install robotic milkers on a farm. This allows the cows to get milked whenever they feel the need instead of waiting for the farmer. Come learn about the different lifestyles the farmers at Knigge experience and enjoy the most enhanced farm in the area.

Tour Time: 1 hour
Cost: $5 per person
Season: April – October
Hours: By appointment

Little Oshkosh is one of the largest community-built playgrounds in the nation. It covers over 30,000 square feet and features tunnels, airplanes, a big head and more, all made of the wood that made the “Sawdust City” famous. The zoo, featuring North American animals, is located across from the playground.

Tour Time: 1.5 hours
Cost: Playground: free
Zoo: $1, free on Monday
Season: Memorial Day - Sept
Hours: 9 am – 7 pm

Relax and enjoy a guided tour of the city of Oshkosh. Your guide will take you around the city while sharing our rich and colorful heritage.

Tour Time: 1 hour
Cost: $2 per person, complimentary policy for driver and escort.
Season: Year round
Hours: By appointment

This museum was established in 1973 during Winnebago Mental Health Institute’s Centennial year. What started as a two-room exhibit has today grown to 10 rooms. The museum chronicles the contributions of the early pioneers in the treatment of the mentally ill. Exhibits include photos dating back to 1875 as well as furniture and a variety of displays.

Tour Time: 1 hour
Cost: Donation
Season: Year round
Hours: By appointment

This museum honors the citizen soldier, the men and the women who served their country in times of peace and conflict. Exhibits include the original New York Herald headlining the assassination of President Lincoln, the ship’s log from the USS California from December 7, 1941, military jeeps, uniforms and much more.

Tour Time: 1 Hour
Cost: Donation
Season: Year round

Walk through the doors of the past into this perfect reflection of upper middle class Victorian living. Built in 1994, this lumber baron’s home exhibits a variety of woods detailed with artistic hand carving, gilding, and faux painting with bordered hardwood floors. Come and enjoy the ambience of this setting which has been made complete with period furnishings, extending outdoors to seasonal gardens.

Tour Time: 1 hour
Cost: Donation
Season: Year round
Hours: By appointment

The collection is located in the lower level of Algoma Boulevard United Methodist Church. It features over 900 nativities constructed of everything and anything from straw to porcelain.

Tour Time: 1 Hour
Cost: Donation
Season: Closed on Sunday
Hours: By appointment

Stroll the Museum grounds while enjoying original fine art by approximately 150 quality artists from around the country, all for sale at reasonable prices. Entertainment, food and refreshments will also be available.

Time of Year: Early to mid July
Location: Public Museum grounds
Cost: Free – 1 Day Event
Contact: Oshkosh Public Museum, 920-424-4731
www.publicmuseum.oshkosh.net

This Art Fair takes place in a beautiful setting in South Park amidst the lagoons and willows. Artists from Wisconsin and beyond Experience a variety of artwork including but not limited to pottery, jewelry, painting, sculpture and more. Prices range from the affordable to the extravagant. A silent auction is also a part of this event with the proceeds going towards youth scholarships. Musical entertainment and food will be available.

Time of Year: Mid June
Location: South Park
Cost: Free – 1 Day Event
Contact: Shelley Ingala, 920-303-1503

Sporting Villages, demonstrations and hands-on opportunities make the Ducks Unlimited Great Outdoors Festival a sport enthusiasts dream. Watch the dog demonstrations or the Chili-Cook-Off. See the latest, greatest, best and newest. Shoot it, test it, try it, or buy it.

Time of Year: Mid August
Location: EAA Aviation Center
Cost: Group Ticket Prices available – 3 Day Event
Contact: Ducks Unlimited, 901-758-3825 or Oshkosh Convention & Visitors Bureau, 877-303-9200
Photo: Trained dog demonstration

Come and experience a winter wonderland in Oshkosh's beautiful lakeside Menominee Park. A drive through this holiday delight will create new memories and start family traditions. From the animated displays to the traditional seasonal decorations, all members of the family will be enchanted.
Time of Year: Wednesday before Thanksgiving through early January

Location: Menominee Park, on Lake Winnebago
Cost: $25 per bus, $20 with non-perishable food donation.
Contact: Oshkosh Convention & Visitors Bureau, 877-303-9200
Photo: Penguin Animated Display
www.celebrationoflights.com

Mosey back in time and become apart of our earlier days at the Buckskinner’s Trading Camp. From blacksmithing to candle making to Native American Fry Bread, there is something for every interest. Also a part of this festival is a midway, three band stages, a Flea Market, an Exotic Petting Zoo, Great Cats of the World Display, Sabor A Mexico, a Mexican fiesta and much more.
Time of Year: The end of June, beginning of July to include Independence Day.

Location: Menominee Park, on Lake Winnebago
Cost: Free – 5 Day Event
Contact: Sawdust Days Office, 920-235-5584
www.sawdustdays.com