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Oshkosh Public Museum

The Oshkosh Public Museum is museum located in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States. Nearby, Lake Winnebago (7.5 mi) leads the list. Weather is mildest over May to September, with 68–82°F highs.

Photo: The original uploader was Royalbroil at English Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 2.5
Where
In Oshkosh
20 places to stay
In brief

A museum inside Oshkosh

Winters are cold

January nights drop to 10°, with about 39" of snow a year. When to go ↓

You can stay in Oshkosh

Oshkosh Public Museum is inside Oshkosh, which has 20 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓

A day trip from Milwaukee

Milwaukee is about 73 miles southeast (straight-line). Where to stay ↓

Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep

May, June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 68–82°. When to go ↓

Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.

When to go

How the seasons run

Plan a visit to Oshkosh Public Museum around the weather below.

Jan26° / 10°
Feb30° / 13°
Mar42° / 23°
Apr55° / 34°
May68° / 46°
Jun78° / 56°
Jul82° / 60°
Aug80° / 59°
Sep72° / 51°
Oct59° / 39°
Nov44° / 28°
Dec31° / 17°
Typical highs and lows in Oshkosh. Green months are the mild ones. Weather: NOAA 1991–2020 normals for Oshkosh. Oshkosh’s full climate →
About

Oshkosh Public Museum

The Oshkosh Public Museum is museum located in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States. It is housed in the Edgar and Mary Jewell Sawyer House, which is part of the Algoma Boulevard Historic District, and listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Type
Museum
Listed
National Register of Historic Places contributing property (1994)
From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA). Facts: Wikidata.
Where to stay

Overnight near Oshkosh Public Museum

The closest lodging is in Oshkosh (20) and Fox Crossing (18).

Oshkosh Public Museum12Fox Crossing18Grand Chute30Neenah7Fond du Lac17Appleton15Omro3Wolf River8Lake WinnebagoEAA Aviation Museum10 mi
Oshkosh Public Museum12Places to stay in town
  1. 1Lake Winnebago
  2. 2EAA Aviation Museum
In town

Oshkosh

20 places to stay · 15 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 RV park

You’re already here.

67,460 people

20 min drive

Fox Crossing

18 places to stay · 18 hotels

19,320 people

14 mi north of Oshkosh Public Museum

30 min drive

Grand Chute

30 places to stay · 26 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 campground

24,579 people

19 mi north of Oshkosh Public Museum

15 min drive

Neenah

7 places to stay · 4 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 hostel

27,638 people

10 mi northeast of Oshkosh Public Museum

Compare 8 towns
TownFrom Oshkosh Public MuseumDrivePlaces to stayPeopleTypical homeSafety
Oshkoshin town—20 15 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 RV park67,460$178KC+
Fox Crossing14 mi north20 min18 18 hotels19,320$248KA−
Grand Chute19 mi north30 min30 26 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 campground24,579$295KD
Neenah10 mi northeast15 min7 4 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 hostel27,638$211KB−
Fond du Lac19 mi south30 min17 14 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B44,541$174KC−
Appleton19 mi northeast30 min15 11 hotels · 1 motel · 3 inns & B&Bs75,452$231KC+
Omro9 mi west15 min3 2 motels · 1 RV park3,639$198KA−
Wolf River 22% vacation homes17 mi northwest25 min8 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 3 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds1,226$315K—

Day trip from

Straight-line miles.

Getting there

Nearest airports with airline service

ATWAppleton16 mi
GRBAustin Straubel38 mi
MSNDane County Regional Truax Field73 mi
MKEGeneral Mitchell · major hub82 mi
Places to stay: Overture Maps (hotels, motels, inns, lodges, campgrounds, RV parks; not vacation rentals) · town figures: U.S. Census ACS · Safety: TownRatings Safety grade · airports: OurAirports. Distances are from Oshkosh Public Museum’s main visitor area; drive times are estimates.
Make a day of it

Pair Oshkosh Public Museum with these

These well-known places are within 69 miles.

Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits

Lambeau Field: JL1Row, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lake Winnebago: self, CC BY-SA 2.5 · EAA Aviation Museum: self, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Resch Center: User Royalbroil on en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Dells of the Wisconsin River: atramos, CC BY 2.0 · USS Cobia: Unknown authorUnknown author, Public domain · National Railroad Museum: Dual Freq, CC BY 3.0 · Aztalan State Park: Joshua Mayer - Flickr user wackybadger, CC BY-SA 2.0

Common questions

Your questions on Oshkosh Public Museum

Is Oshkosh Public Museum in Oshkosh?

Yes. It’s inside Oshkosh, WI.

When is the best time to visit Oshkosh Public Museum?

May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 68–82°.

How far is Oshkosh Public Museum from Milwaukee?

About 73 miles southeast of Milwaukee, as the crow flies.

What is the closest airport to Oshkosh Public Museum?

Appleton (ATW), about 16 miles away. The nearest big hub is General Mitchell (MKE), about 82 miles.

Where should I stay near Oshkosh Public Museum?

Oshkosh (in town, 20 places to stay), Fox Crossing (14 mi, 18 places to stay) and Grand Chute (19 mi, 30 places to stay).

From locals

Tips from Oshkosh

There are no tips yet, so start one in Oshkosh’s Town Square.

Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.