Oregon Coast Museums

Delve Deeper intoOregon Coast Museums

Museums dedicated to our coastal history covering topics from native lifestyles, the Lewis & Clark expedition, maritime world, film projects, and more.
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Cannon Beach History Center
Cannon Beach History Center

Cannon Beach History Center & Museum, South Spruce Street, Cannon Beach, OR, USA

(503) 436-9301

Understanding life on Oregon’s North Coast for early settlers and how progress shaped the towns and people who call Cannon Beach home.

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Treasure Hunting
Columbia River Maritime Museum

Columbia River Maritime Museum, Marine Drive, Astoria, OR, USA

(503) 325-2323

Great for all ages. Discover the challenges of navigation, the Coast Guard’s role, and lots of ways to interact with ships!

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Columbia River Maritime Museum
Flavel House Museum

Flavel House Museum, 8th Street, Astoria, OR, USA

(503) 325-2203

A restored, original Victorian home from Capt. George Flavel. Learn about local Astorian history and soak up the period architecture and decor.

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Fort Clatsop
Fort Clatsop

Fort Clatsop Visitor Center, Fort Clatsop Road, Astoria, OR, USA

(503) 861-2471

The winter encampment for Lewis & Clark contains a replica of the original fort, a well-rounded visitor center, trails, plus rangers and docents to facilitate tours.

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Looking for something off the beaten path?

    Fort Stevens Historic Area
    Fort Stevens Historic Area

    Fort Stevens Historical Area, Peter Iredale Road, Hammond, OR, USA

    (503) 861-3170

    Once an active fort on Oregon’s North Coast, Fort Stevens Historic area hosts displays from the Civil War to World War II. Explore the only West Coast earthen fort and gun battery used during WWII.

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    Hanthorn Cannery Museum & Pier 39
    Hanthorn Cannery Museum & Pier 39

    Hanthorn Cannery Museum, 39th Street, Astoria, OR, USA

    (503) 325-2502

    Canning seafood caught out in the Columbia River is a big part of Astoria’s history.

    The Hanthorn Cannery is the last fish processing plant here representing that history. See the collection at our 39th Street location and historic Pier 39.

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    Heritage Museum
    Heritage Museum

    Heritage Museum, Exchange Street, Astoria, OR, USA

    (503) 325-2203

    The Clatsop County Historical Society explores the logging and fishing economies, seedy era of brothels and saloons, and different cultures that migrated here.

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    Oregon Film Museum
    Oregon Film Museum

    Heritage Museum, Exchange Street, Astoria, OR, USA

    (503) 325-2203

    Housed in the original Goonies jail, this museum stands for the 300+ films that have been shot in Oregon. You also get a hands-on experience to shoot your own movie!

    Photo by: @gregreher

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    Seaside Museum
    Seaside Museum

    Seaside Museum & Historical Society, Necanicum Drive, Seaside, OR, USA

    (503) 738-7065

    Travel from Native American history to pioneer times, up to the popularization of Seaside as a vacation spot. Enjoy historical photos and the Butterfield Cottage.

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