Through pictures and videos, you'll get the chance to visit the largest model railway system in the world, which has been voted the most popular tourist attraction in Germany.
Step into the past with a look at more than a dozen artifacts from Oconomowoc’s earliest years as a city. After the presentation, explore our museum-wide exhibit, "The History of Oconomowoc in 150 Objects." This program is open to the public. Historical society members receive free admission. Suggested donation for non-members is $10.00. Not a […]
Join the Oconomowoc Area Historical Society & Museum along with artist, author, and speaker Anjl Rodee for a special painting class that brings Oconomowoc’s history to life. In this guided session, participants will create a watercolor painting of the old Oconomowoc Public Library, the original home of the Oconomowoc’s first museum. No prior painting experience […]
The Oconomowoc Area Chamber of Commerce and the Oconomowoc Area Historical Society and Museum are working together to continue to offer Historic Boat Tours of Lac La Belle. Through our collective collaboration, and with the assistance of Buddy’s Beach Bungalow, we are honored to provide these important and entertaining tours of Oconomowoc’s rich history. The […]
The Oconomowoc Area Chamber of Commerce and the Oconomowoc Area Historical Society and Museum are working together to continue to offer Historic Boat Tours of Lac La Belle. Through our collective collaboration, and with the assistance of Buddy’s Beach Bungalow, we are honored to provide these important and entertaining tours of Oconomowoc’s rich history. The […]
The Oconomowoc Area Chamber of Commerce and the Oconomowoc Area Historical Society and Museum are working together to continue to offer Historic Boat Tours of Lac La Belle. Through our collective collaboration, and with the assistance of Buddy’s Beach Bungalow, we are honored to provide these important and entertaining tours of Oconomowoc’s rich history. The […]
Get a glimpse of Oconomowoc at the turn of the century through various artifacts reflecting the local impact of national events. After the presentation, explore our museum-wide exhibit, "The History of Oconomowoc in 150 Objects." This program is open to the public. Historical society members receive free admission. Suggested donation for non-members is $10.00. Not […]
We’ve had to cancel this program due to limited interest from collectors. If you would like to see a program like this offered in the future, please let us know. We would be happy to consider it for next year’s calendar.
See what America’s “boom years” were like in Oconomowoc through a variety of artifacts ranging from WWII to the 1970s. After the presentation, explore our museum-wide exhibit, The History of Oconomowoc in 150 Objects. This program is open to the public. Historical society members receive free admission. Suggested donation for non-members is $10.00. Not a […]
In conjunction with our annual fundraising gala, we are running an online silent auction to support our fundraising efforts. We think you'll agree that this is the most spectacular auction line-up we've had yet! Here are the experiences you could win: -Seven Night Stay at Grande Vista - Orlando, FL -Historic Sunset Boat Tour of […]
**Registration for this event is now closed. Join us this fall for our annual fundraiser gala! This is our most significant fundraiser and we are making this year’s edition bigger than ever. "I Went for a Walk in Oconomowoc," hosted at The Cornerstone, will immerse our guests in the history of Oconomowoc in celebration of […]
Like most museums, we have our fair share of artifacts that are creepy, kooky, and downright puzzling. Join us as we reveal what we know - and what remains a mystery - about some of the oddest objects in our collection. This presentation is free and open to the public. Members - be sure to […]
