CHM is closed for annual maintenance through January 19, 2026. We re-open on January 20 at 10 AM.
What's on Deck?
First Tuesday Talk - Barbara Robertson Drake
Coos Bay native and author shares how writing your own stories can enrich your life and connect with friends, family, and beyond.
lecture
Historic Sites Around Us: Who's On the Register
Join Steve Greif for a deep dive into the buildings and places on the South Coast that are listed on the National Historic Register.
January 15 - February 26, 2026 | 5:30 - 6:30 PM | Weekly on Thursday Nights
Winter Class
Mardi Gras Fundraiser at Restaurant O
Join us for a fundraiser at Restaurant O featuring limited seating, a 3 course seated dinner, silent auction, and more fun events on February 17, 2026.
fundraiser
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Ship's Log
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Farewell to Healing Hands
As 2025 draws to a close, we bid a fond—but not final—farewell to Healing Hands, our second-floor mezzanine exhibit that has highlighted over a century of medical history on Oregon’s…
Celebrating 10 Years at Our Bayfront Museum
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…
