Follow The Yellow Brick Road To The Land Of Oz Museum In Wisconsin
By Daniella DiRienzo|Published April 02, 2020
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Daniella DiRienzo
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Though Daniella was born in New York and has lived in a couple of other states, Mississippi has been her home for more than 30 years. After graduating from the University of Southern Mississippi, Daniella began to hone her writing skills through various internships. In the years since, she’s had the privilege of having her articles appear in several publications, such as the Mississippi-based Parents & Kids Magazine. She’s also had the honor of interviewing actress Sela Ward for The Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Experience.
We’ve got some pretty amazing sites and attractions here in Wisconsin – and Land of Oz Museum is one of them. Yes, you read that right. There’s a museum in the Badger State that’s stuffed to the brim with memorabilia and artifacts from The Wizard of Oz! And just like the iconic movie, this museum will delight fans of all ages. Take a look:
Had Dorothy kept searching for a land somewhere over the rainbow, it’s likely she would’ve wound up in Wausaukee, which is where the Land of Oz Museum is located.
In fact, it’s one of the biggest collections owned by one person – and that person is Garry Parrish, who’s more than happy to share his collection (and stories about it) with visitors.
Sure to impress even die-hard fans, the collection is incredibly comprehensive and includes everything from early Oz books to items from stage productions of Wicked.
Even though it's packed to the brim, the museum is easy to navigate since the rooms are arranged by themes, such as holidays, toys, dolls and figurines, tinware, and more.
With so many items on display, you'll want to give yourself a few hours to explore Land of Oz Museum, so make sure to plan your visit accordingly. And don't forget a camera.
Land of Oz Museum is open seasonally, April through October. Remember, appointments are appreciated. For more information, call (715) 927-0767. You can also visit the Land of Oz Museum Facebook page.
So, did you know about this museum? Ever visited? If so, what’d you think? Know of another themed museum? Tell us in the comments section.
This isn’t the state’s only unique museum. Read about another here.
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