Oshkosh Public Museum Director Sarah Phillips leaving for position at Idaho State Museum

OSHKOSH — Oshkosh Public Museum is in search of a new director.

Sarah Phillips, who has served as OPM's director since December 2021, is leaving to be director of Idaho State Museum at the Idaho State Historical Society. Her last day at the Oshkosh museum is May 10.

“Someone with Sarah’s skillset is unique, and it is obvious that the state of Idaho thinks so as well,” Oshkosh City Manager Mark Rohloff said in a news release.

“In her time with the city and the Oshkosh Public Museum, she has energized the museum and highlighted the many assets of the museum, bringing greater awareness to the cultural asset that we have in Oshkosh,” Rohloff added.

The museum, 1331 Algoma Blvd., is marking its 100th anniversary this year with a series of special events. It represents the history and heritage of Oshkosh and the Lake Winnebago region.

Before taking the director position in Oshkosh, Phillips worked in various roles at the Idaho State Museum and earned a master’s of applied historical research with an emphasis in museum studies and 20th-century American history from Boise State University.

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“The City of Oshkosh wishes Sarah the very best in the next chapter in her career, and congratulates her for her service to the city,” the news release from the city said.

Oshkosh Public Museum is open 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays. Admission is $8 for adults, $6 for seniors (62 and older) and students, $4 for kids 4-17, and free for kids 3 and younger.

To learn more, go to oshkoshmuseum.org or call 930-236-5799.

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Brandon Reid is editor of the Oshkosh Northwestern. Contact him at 920-686-2984 or breid@gannett.com, or follow him on X at @breidHTRNews.

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