What's on Deck
First Tuesday Talk - S.K. DeMarinis
May 5th | Set in late-1800s Oregon, The Station Master’s Wife by S. K. DeMarinis tells the story of Alice, a respected pioneer’s daughter whose life takes unexpected and scandalous turns after her husband’s betrayal. Join us to explore the hidden lives of women in the west, and get your book signed by the author!
lecture
Heirloom 101: Preserving Family Stories
Join us for a series of immersive workshops where you’ll learn to preserve and display your family photos. May 21 | 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Workshop
Explorer's Club | Free Activities | May 9
FREE Mother's Day paper bouquets from 11 AM - 2 PM on My 9! Kids & families of all ages welcome!
activities
What's on View
Waves of Tradition | Now Open
This exhibit at Coos History Museum, Waves of Tradition, celebrates the diverse maritime traditions and scenic beauty that shaped Oregon’s South Coast in conjunction with the United States’ 250th anniversary. Highlights include local cultural connections to the shipbuilding and fishing industries, as well as traditional festivals, legends, and superstitions.
Feathers in Flight | Now Open
Fly into the fascinating world of birds, their feathers, and how they have shaped conservation laws. Featuring real taxidermy birds from Fur & Feathers Taxidermy, exciting displays, and more! Join us on Saturday, April 18 for this exhibit opening!
First Floor Permanent Exhibitions
Welcome Gallery
- Your South Coast Adventure Starts Here
Main Gallery
- Natural History
- First Encounters and Early Settlement
- Overland Travel
- Mining
- Logging and Timber
- Maritime
- Shipbuilding
- Bounty from the Waters
- Rough Seas and Shores
- Shipwrecks
- United States Coast Guard
Outdoor Exhibits
- Steam Donkey
- The Coho
- Bioswale and Native Plants
Special Exhibitions
Reclaiming Our Words
- 1st floor, Main Gallery
Healing Hands
- 2nd floor, Mezzanine annex
History of the Coos County Historical Society
- Lobby
Alonzo Tucker
- 1st floor, Main Gallery
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Coos History Museum Store
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