Museums in Oregon

This museum and curiosity shop provides a glimpse into an often-overlooked past to show guests that there is beauty and wonder in the macabre.

Founded by Cliff Barackman of 'Finding Bigfoot' fame, this museum is dedicated to the study of North America's unacknowledged hairy woodland hominids.

A small Oregon museum is filled with a robust history.

You might recognize this historic Oregon mansion from its appearance in 'The Goonies.'

One of the most comprehensive collections of historic Native American culture in the country reframes artifacts as artwork.

A puppeteer’s paradise offering shows, workshops, and an archive of over 2,000 puppets.

This rare, carefully curated collection showcases the history of neon inside a grandiose Elks lodge.

A statue of the owner stands outside of this museum, once the most popular brothel in town.

A brief journey through early 19th-century pioneer life across Linn County.

This hotel has hardly changed in over a century, like a time capsule of old Oregon.

The U.S. Navy's last diesel-electric submarine rests half-submerged in the middle of Portland.

The wooden airship was the largest flying boat ever built.

A midcentury ranch house hides a literal treasure trove of unique rocks and minerals.

A tiny art gallery in Sunnyside helps keep Portland weird.

The only Native American museum along the Oregon Trail, run by the peoples who have lived on the land for generations.

A small, fascinating fire museum hidden in plain sight in an administrative building.