What's on Deck?
Night at the Museum
Join us for our first Night at the Museum Fundraiser! All ages are welcome, and costumes are encouraged, for a spooky night of solving mysteries in the galleries after dark. Bring a flashlight and your friends and get ready to find out what the artifacts do after dark...
Fundraiser
Explorer's Club | October 11 | 11 AM - 2 PM
Join us for our Second Saturday Explorer's Club featuring FREE activities for kids and families of all ages!
kids & family
November First Tuesday Talk | November 4 | 6-7 PM
Join us as local historian Lionel Youst takes us through the past 100 years of local theater!
Tuesday talk
Holiday Market | November 28-29 | 10AM - 4PM
Do your holiday shopping at our annual Holiday Artisan Market! Featuring local artists, artisans, and more!
holidays
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Celebrating 10 Years at Our Bayfront Musueum
This year marks a special milestone for the Coos History Museum: we’re celebrating 10 years at our beautiful bayfront location! In 2015, we opened our doors nestled between HWY 101…
Flora, Fauna, and the Fur Trade
This April, the Coos History Museum was thrilled to welcome Bob Bailey, Board President of the Elakha Alliance as part of our First Tuesday Talk lecture series. His presentation captivated…
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The Women Who Shaped Coos County
Walking in Their Shoes: Women in Coos County’s History As Women’s History Month comes to a close, and we reflect on this year’s Women’s History Walking Tour, we highlight the…
Beacon of the Coast: The Cape Arago Lighthouse Story
Symbolic of resilience and guidance, lighthouses are the essence of maritime history. The storied history of the local Cape Arago Lighthouse intertwines with the maritime heritage of Coos Bay and…
