RANGELEY — For the first time ever, the Outdoor Sporting Heritage Museum in Oquossoc will open its doors in support of Rangeley’s celebrated Snodeo and New England Pond Hockey Tournament events.

OSHM will turn up the heat and open its doors for a first-ever winter opening on Friday, Jan. 23 through Sunday, Jan. 25 for Rangeley’s Snodeo.

The museum will again re-open the following Friday, Jan. 30, through Sunday, Feb. 1, in support of the New England Pond Hockey Tournament.

OSHM will feature some never before displayed items celebrating “Winter in Rangeley” during both weekends. Antique snow machines, outdoor equipment, sleds, snow shoes, old wintertime photos and all things “winter” are on tap for this event. OSHM’s extended collection of outdoor sporting memorabilia and history, which prompted Yankee Magazine to proclaim it the “Best Sporting Museum in New England,” will also be featured.

“We felt that these two great events would provide a great opportunity for us to share some unique winter-themed artifacts from the region and we wanted to support the community and our local businesses during these two always fun events,” said OSHM’s executive director, Bill Pierce. “We look forward to welcoming visitors wishing to warm up to some of our fantastic regional history.”

The Rangeley Lakes Region Historical Society and the Outdoor Sporting Heritage Museum wish to thank its membership and especially S&K Quality Fuels for making this special opening possible.

The museum is in Oquossoc Village at the corner of Routes 4 and 17. It will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. If you would like to volunteer or have an artifact that you wish to loan or donate or need more information, call Bill Pierce at 491-4771.