Plan your Visit
The Museum is open to the public Wednesday through Saturday, except for national and campus holidays. Call our information line for updates at (920) 832-2925.
Wednesday – Friday: 12 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m.– 4:30 p.m.
Sunday – Tuesday: closed
(by recommended donation)
Adults: $5.00
Children: $3.00
Parking and Map
Parking is free in the parking lot on the west side of campus, just a short walk from the museum. Ask for parking permit from the museum.
There are many fast-food and family-style restaurants near the museum.
The Museum is located near the southwest corner of the UW-Fox Valley campus. Enter the campus at the main entrance (1W), near the Barlow Planetarium, and take the first hallway to the right to access the Museum.
Directions
The museum is located at 1478 Midway Road, Menasha, WI 54952
From the north take Hwy 41 to Oneida St. exit. Follow Oneida south to Midway Rd., turn right (west) and proceed to the museum.
From the south, take Hwy 41 to the Hwy 441/10 exit. Follow to Midway Rd. exit, turn right (east) and proceed to the museum.
From the east, take Hwy 10 to Oneida St., turn right (north). Follow Oneida to Midway Rd., turn left (west) and proceed to the museum.
From the west, take Hwy 10 to the Midway Rd. exit, turn right (east) on Midway and proceed to the museum.
While you’re on campus, visit the Barlow Planetarium, just next door to the museum www.barlowplanetarium.org, or the Aylward Art Gallery www.uwfox.uwc.edu/cac/gallery.html
Exhibits
There are exhibits for visitors of all ages at the Weis Earth Science Museum, including many hands-on and interactive displays.
Field Trips
Hands-on activities, inquiry-based interaction, and enthusiastic and knowledgeable guides tailored to the specific grade if the students
UWO Fox Cities
Learn more about the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh-Fox Cities.
Barlow Planetarium
Stop by the Barlow Planetarium after your visit at Weis Earth Science Museum and learn more about the first major planetarium in Wisconsin.