General Information
Location
1210 N Front St
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Hours
Tuesday – Saturday, 10 am – 5 pm
Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Years Day
CHM is closed for annual maintenance from January 1 - January 13, 2025. We re-open on January 14, 2025 at 10 AM.
Contact Us
(541) 756-6320
info@cooshistory.org
Prices
Adults
Seniors (65+)
Youth (ages 5–17)
Family
(2 Adults/2 Youth)
FREE for Coos History Museum members, active-duty military, and children under five
Group Discount/Rates: Available for groups of 10 or more people
Groups of 10 or more: must book a date/time at least two weeks in advance to receive a group discount of $4 per person.
Tours & Presentations
CHM offers guided tours and presentations for visitors and groups for an additional fee. To arrange a tour or presentation, contact education@cooshistory.org. Please contact us a minimum of two weeks in advance of your visit so we can do our best to accommodate you.
Free Family Activities on the Second Saturday of every month!
Every second Saturday of the month, join our CHM Explorer’s Club with children’s activities in the Sprague Gallery from 11 am to 2 pm. This drop-in free educational program is sponsored by the Coquille Animal Hospital.
Visitor Guidelines
The following guidelines help ensure the safety and enjoyment of our guests and personnel. The exhibits are here for you to experience and enjoy. Help us maintain their integrity by practicing the following:
1) No food/drinks in gallery spaces
2) No flash photography or personal videos
3) No weapons
4) No touching or leaning on cases/objects
5) Youths must be accompanied by an adult
6)Last gallery entry at 4:15 PM
A wheelchair is available at the front desk and an elevator is available for all to access the second floor.
We Are a Blue Star Museum
Blue Star Museums offer free admission to the nation’s active-duty military personnel and their families, including National Guard and Reserve, from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
In addition, Coos History Museum offers free admission to the nation’s active-duty military personnel year-round.
Member Benefits
Being a member of the Coos History Museum has it’s perks! We have joined the North American Reciprocal Museum Association. Museum Members who join at the Friend-level or higher will be rewarded with reciprocal benefits at 1000+ institutions nationwide, including free or reduced admission. Additionally, Museum members at all levels receive discounts at the Museum Store and at select local businesses.
Check out our membership page for more information.
Bay View Livestream
Click the button below to watch what’s happening along the bay. Keep an eye out for cormorants, river otters, ships and more!