OZ Museum

OZ Museum gives Wamego a distinctive place in the cultural geography of Kansas. Its collection follows the world created by L. Frank Baum across books, cinema and performance, making the familiar 1939 film one chapter in a much longer story. The museum describes more than two thousand objects spanning the period from 1900 to the present.

Early books, material connected with silent films and references to The Wiz and Wicked broaden the visit beyond the images most travelers already know. This range makes the museum especially useful for exploring how the same characters acquire different meanings when a story moves between media and generations. Reading the labels matters as much as recognizing the costumes and imagery.

Objects should be understood according to their stated provenance. The jeweled ruby slippers identified by the museum were made by Jeffery Merrell for a fiftieth-anniversary commemoration; they should not be confused with shoes worn by Judy Garland during filming. The institution also identifies reproduction props within its displays.

The official visitor information distinguishes summer hours from the schedule after Labor Day and through winter, with a later opening on Sundays. Travelers should check that calendar when combining the museum with another visit or a performance. Its Lincoln Avenue address makes it a natural cultural anchor for exploring Wamego’s center.

Verified: 2026-09-27 · Official website · Address: 511 Lincoln Avenue, Wamego, KS 66547 · Phone: +1 785-458-8686 · Email: support@ozmuseum.com · Facebook · X · Instagram · Official logo

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