The best arts & culture spots in Winnebago County

Winnebago County Historical Society keeps local history alive inside the Morgan House, a beautifully preserved 1880s residence filled with period furnishings and art.

From the Oshkosh newsletter, October 8, 2026

If your week needs more rhythm, Richard's School of the Dance teaches all ages and levels in ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop and Irish, plus acro, aerial arts, fitness, adaptive and homeschool programs.

From the Oshkosh newsletter, October 9, 2026

If this week needs a creative outlet, Encore Dance Academy runs classes across many styles in a positive space that builds confidence. Technique meets life skills, with instructors who emphasize respect, teamwork, and growth that shows up outside the studio.

From the Fox Cities newsletter, October 18, 2026

Part museum, part storybook garden, Paine Art Center & Gardens lets you stroll an English-inspired estate, take in French Barbizon and American landscape works, and catch rotating exhibitions like an Art Nouveau showcase this summer and fall... a perfect low-key afternoon when you need beauty without a drive.

From the Fox Cities newsletter, October 9, 2026

Whether you geek out over 13,000 years of Lake Winnebago stories or just want to gawp at a rare original Tiffany Studios interior, Oshkosh Public Museum delivers. Wander the Historic Sawyer Home, then hit exhibitions and programs that make our hometown past feel close enough to high-five.

From the Oshkosh newsletter, October 24, 2026

Housed in a former bridge tender’s tower, Tayco Street Bridge Tower Museum tells the story of Menasha’s waterways and early transportation with historic photos, artifacts, and just enough gears-and-levers nerdiness to satisfy your inner tinkerer. Quick stop, big slice of Fox River lore, right in our backyard.

From the Fox Cities newsletter, October 17, 2026

Whether your kiddo spins everywhere or needs a confidence boost, Reflections of Grace Performing Arts School is a non-profit offering inclusive, non-competitive ballet, jazz, lyrical, and adaptive classes for ages 2 to 18. Fall 2026 registration ends 8/15, with classes starting 9/14, 9/15, 9/17.

From the Oshkosh newsletter, October 16, 2026

Whether you’re craving ballet basics, hip hop swagger, tap rhythms, or lyrical flow, Crosby Dance Studio blends up-to-date choreography with classic technique and a family-first vibe.

From the Oshkosh newsletter, October 20, 2026

EAA Aviation Museum packs the Eagle Hangar, Pioneers of Flight, a SpaceShipOne Innovations Gallery, and KidVenture’s hands-on exhibits into one nerdy playground, with Pioneer Airport, homebuilts, antiques and air racing history rounding it out. Make this your midweek brain break, wingspan not required.

From the Oshkosh newsletter, October 17, 2026

Take a close-up look at Military Veterans Museum & Education Center, where a Higgins Boat, an M20 Armored Utility Car, a Willys MB, and Brutus and Lil’ Brutus bring local military history to life. Queue it up this week, then binge their Artifact Minutes on YouTube.

From the Oshkosh newsletter, October 12, 2026

The Longest Mural is a 1,000-foot geometric burst from artist Mauricio Ramirez that threads Oshkosh’s timber and aviation stories with nods to Oshkosh B’gosh and Lewis Hine. Walk or bike by this week, catch the details as they reveal themselves, feel the hometown pride kick in.

From the Oshkosh newsletter, October 23, 2026

Bergstrom-Mahler Museum of Glass is a Fox Cities gem with always free admission, galleries of paperweights, Germanic and contemporary glass, and a studio offering classes for youth and adults.

From the Fox Cities newsletter, October 12, 2026

Birch Art Studio offers individual classes and multi-session courses in painting, sewing, stained glass, jewelry, lapidary, and more, all in an open-concept workspace loaded with tools and a warm, welcoming vibe. Perfect for locals looking to hone their skills or finally try that project you keep talking about.

From the Oshkosh newsletter, October 28, 2026