The best arts & culture spots in Fox Cities

7 arts & culture spots we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Building for Kids Children's Museum

Arts & Culture

This week, take the crew to Building for Kids Children's Museum, a play-based wonderland where hands-on exhibits and programs for ages 7…

100 W College Ave (Appleton) · ✓ checked Jul 30

“This week, take the crew to Building for Kids Children's Museum, a play-based wonderland where hands-on exhibits and programs for ages 7 and under turn wiggles into aha moments. Early Explorers, creative tinkering, and pretend play that actually teaches... everybody wins.”

From the Fox Cities newsletter, August 3, 2026

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The History Museum at the Castle

Arts & Culture

Converted Masonic temple houses exhibits on Houdini & other significant Fox Valley people & events.

330 E College Ave (Appleton)

“Converted Masonic temple houses exhibits on Houdini & other significant Fox Valley people & events.”

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Paine Art Center & Gardens

Arts & Culture

Historic English-country-style estate with display gardens & a gallery with changing art exhibits.

1410 Algoma Blvd (Oshkosh)

“Historic English-country-style estate with display gardens & a gallery with changing art exhibits.”

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Charles A. Grignon Mansion

Arts & Culture

Old mansion offering guided, historical tours (sometimes by candlelight) and civil war re-enactments.

1313 Augustine St (Kaukauna)

“Old mansion offering guided, historical tours (sometimes by candlelight) and civil war re-enactments.”

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Oshkosh Public Museum

Arts & Culture

Local history exhibitions & programs delving into 13,000 years of human presence in the region.

1331 Algoma Blvd (Oshkosh)

“Local history exhibitions & programs delving into 13,000 years of human presence in the region.”

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Hearthstone Historic House Museum

Arts & Culture

Guided tours & exhibits are offered at this 19th-century residence once powered by hydroelectricity.

625 W Prospect Ave (Appleton)

“Guided tours & exhibits are offered at this 19th-century residence once powered by hydroelectricity.”

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Bergstrom-Mahler Museum of Glass

Arts & Culture

Unique glasswork & art feature at this free, quaint museum also offering classes & a gift shop.

165 N Park Ave (Neenah)

“Unique glasswork & art feature at this free, quaint museum also offering classes & a gift shop.”

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