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Experiences in OR

Curated local experience providers on the ASTRO Network — tours, charters, museums, food, the arts, and events worth remembering.

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Oregon State Hospital Museum of Mental Health
Salem, OR
The Oregon State Hospital Museum of Mental Health in Salem, OR, features a special exhibit with artifacts and images from the making of One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest. This exhibit explores the film’s connection to the hospital’s history and its impact on mental fitness conversations. Visitors can also see the museum's collection and read various stories.
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Hutson Museum
Mount Hood Parkdale, OR
The Hutson Museum in the Parkdale Community presents a unique picture of the area, its local geology, and the history of its residents. Its most significant attraction is a rock collection. This collection features thousands of rough specimens, polished slabs, cabochons, spheres, and eggs.
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Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad
Garibaldi, OR
Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad offers an authentic railroad experience. Visitors can take daily train rides and special excursions, enjoying beautiful scenery along the way. The organization operates as a 501(c)3 non-profit.
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Columbia River Maritime Museum
Astoria, OR
The Columbia River Maritime Museum in Astoria, Oregon, offers an extensive collection of seafaring vessels, maritime artifacts, and fine art. Visitors can explore exciting exhibits, demonstrations, and hands-on activities. The museum features the Lightship Columbia, a 3D theater showing ARCTIC: Our Frozen Planet and AIRCRAFT CARRIER: Guardian of the Seas, and the ALPHABOATS exhibit. Guests can also tour the Lightship Engine Room, explore the Sam Johnson Woodworking Shop, and try sailing at the Model Boat Pond.
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Grants Pass Museum of Art
Grants Pass, OR
The Grants Pass Museum of Art has been the city's primary resource for fine art exhibitions and collections since 1979. Located in the heart of the historic old town, its galleries offer opportunities for learning, introspection, and connection with cultures from around the world. It operates as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
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International Police Museum
Rockaway Beach, OR
The International Police Museum in Rockaway Beach, Oregon, showcases an extensive collection of law enforcement memorabilia from retired Chief of Police Ed Wortman. Visitors can see rotating displays of uniforms, badges, and tools of the trade from around the world. The museum also offers hands-on experiences like fingerprinting, trying on a bullet-proof vest, and getting a photo taken behind original bars from Rocky Butte Jail.
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Hanthorn Cannery Museum
Astoria, OR
The Hanthorn Cannery Museum is located in Astoria, OR, over the water on Pier 39-Astoria. This self-guided museum allows visitors to touch most of the fish boats, nets, and machinery on display.
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Chehalem Cultural Center
Newberg, OR
The Chehalem Cultural Center in Newberg, Oregon, serves as a community hub for art and culture. Visitors can see concerts and performances in the 214-seat LaJoie Theatre and Black Box Theatre. The center also features 5,477 square feet of gallery space and offers a variety of classes for youth and adults. It is also available for hosting events such as weddings and corporate gatherings.
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Bandon Historical Society Museum
Bandon, OR
The Bandon Historical Society Museum features exhibits that are refreshed annually, covering Bandon's Native American community to recent times. Visitors can pan for gold, an activity reminiscent of the 49ers and the Yukon gold rush. The museum also houses thousands of historical photographs of the area and provides an online genealogy database with records and gravestone photos. A gift shop is available.
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Flavel House
Astoria, OR
The Flavel House Museum, operated by the Clatsop County Historical Society, is an 1886 Queen Anne home. Visitors can tour the former residence of Captain George Flavel to experience the elegance of the late Victorian period. The house features original Eastlake influenced woodwork, period furnishings, and exotic hardwood fireplace mantels. Additional exhibits, a museum store, and an orientation video are available at the Carriage House Visitor Center.
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A. C. Gilbert's Discovery Village
Salem, OR
A. C. Gilbert's Discovery Village is a premier museum offering unique local experiences in Salem, OR. Designed to provide ASTRO short-term rental guests with memorable moments, this establishment stands out as a highly recommended highlight for visitors exploring the area. Guests staying in member short-term rentals can enjoy curated offerings and explore the best of Salem's local culture and scenery.
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Whale Research EcoExcursions
Depoe Bay, OR
Whale Research EcoExcursions offers whale watching experiences in Depoe Bay. They provide research-focused tours that give insights into whale behavior and conservation. Visitors can join guided boat tours for gray whale watching, wildlife viewing, and marine life exploration.
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Harlow House Museum
Troutdale, OR
Step into history at the Fred E. Harlow House Museum! Built in 1900 on the historic Harlow Farm, explore Troutdale's past Thursday through Sunday, 12pm - 3pm. Free admission, donations appreciated. Discover the legacy of Troutdale's founder and his family in this beautifully preserved home.
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Yaquina Pacific Railroad Museum
Toledo, OR
The Yaquina Pacific Railroad Historical Society Museum showcases the heritage of rail transportation in Oregon. The collection includes rolling stock, interpretive exhibits, historical artifacts, a research library, and gift items for visitors interested in railroad history.
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Tillamook County Pioneer Museum
Tillamook, OR
Founded in 1935 by Tillamook County, Oregon Pioneers, the Tillamook County Pioneer Museum offers nineteen display areas. These exhibits focus on the history of the North Oregon Coast, showcasing a collection of 55,000 items and 20,000 photographs, spanning from prehistoric specimens to modern day. Visitors can also access a research library and view a 20-minute video about the museum's history and exhibits on the main floor.
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Oregon Rail Heritage Center
Portland, OR
The Oregon Rail Heritage Center, located in Portland, features historic steam locomotives and a working machine shop. Visitors can explore exhibits on the Pacific Northwest’s rail history and experience vintage steam locomotives up close. The center offers scenic train rides along the Springwater Corridor and seasonal excursions like the Holiday Express along the Willamette River.
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Grant County Historical Museum
Canyon City, OR
The Grant County Historical Museum is located in Historic Canyon City, Oregon. It explores the lives and livelihoods of Eastern Oregon pioneers through its exhibits. Visitors can tour four rooms packed with items on display and access an archive of over 7,000 photographs and 3,000 paper documents for research. The museum also features a gift store with history books, gold mining supplies, and other items.
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Springfield History Museum
Springfield, OR
The Springfield History Museum is managed by the Springfield Public Library, serving as the City of Springfield's official historical repository and interpretive center. While currently closed to the public, visitors can search its large collection of artifacts online through the Museum's CatalogIt Hub.
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Independence Heritage Museum
Independence, OR
The Independence Heritage Museum preserves and shares the stories of its community, from the Kalapuya people and Oregon Trail settlers to hop farming and military service. Visitors can explore engaging, hands-on exhibits highlighting the Willamette River, Native inhabitants, and hop farming. A centerpiece exhibit is a pioneer-era wagon refurbished for the 1959 “On to Oregon” Cavalcade reenactment. The museum also offers an interactive online tour, digital collections, and a Ghost Walk.
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Columbia Gorge Discovery Center
The Dalles, OR
The Columbia Gorge Discovery Center & Museum is the official Interpretive Center of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area in The Dalles, Oregon. This museum focuses on the cultural and natural history of the Columbia River Gorge and Wasco County. Visitors can attend public raptor programs and utilize the Basalt Rock Cafe. It is also recognized as a Blue Star Museum.
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Southern Oregon Bigfoot Experience
Cave Junction, OR
The Southern Oregon Bigfoot Experience is a museum in Cave Junction. It features a collection of Bigfoot casts, hair, and sightings, including some from Southern Oregon. Visitors can examine this evidence to form their own conclusions about Bigfoot.
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The High Desert Museum
Bend, OR
The High Desert Museum is set on 135 acres, where visitors can encounter wildlife up close, explore the history and culture of the wild West, and view art. Guests may see otters, porcupines, and owls, and experience the 1904 Lazinka Sawmill in action. The museum features changing exhibits on science, nature, and art, including an annual juried exhibition. It was a recipient of the 2021 National Medal for Museum and Library Service.
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Caples House Museum Complex
Columbia City, OR
The Caples House Museum Complex features the historic 1870 home of Dr. Charles Green Caples, who was the only doctor in Columbia County for many years. Visitors can explore the home, which served as his clinic and surgery, along with its washhouse, tool shed, and barn. The property also includes an orchard and a garden that once contained medical herbs. This museum is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
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East Linn Museum
Sweet Home, OR
East Linn Museum is a 3,000 square foot museum in Sweet Home, Oregon, housed in a former church. It features several thousand artifacts, photos, documents, and records dating back to 1852. Visitors can explore period rooms such as a pioneer kitchen, parlor, or bedroom, and see outdoor displays of logging, mining, and farming tools and equipment. The museum also provides resources for genealogy and historical research.
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ASTRO Network Geography

Oregon State Hospital Museum of Mental Health

Hutson Museum

Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad

Columbia River Maritime Museum

Grants Pass Museum of Art

International Police Museum

Hanthorn Cannery Museum

Chehalem Cultural Center

Bandon Historical Society Museum

Flavel House

A. C. Gilbert's Discovery Village

Whale Research EcoExcursions

Harlow House Museum

Yaquina Pacific Railroad Museum

Tillamook County Pioneer Museum

Oregon Rail Heritage Center

Grant County Historical Museum

Springfield History Museum

Independence Heritage Museum

Columbia Gorge Discovery Center

Southern Oregon Bigfoot Experience

The High Desert Museum

Caples House Museum Complex

East Linn Museum