Museum and Historical Sights
The Oregon coast offers some of the finest historical sights in the western United States. Come explore our rich history.
Cannon Beach History Center
Website: www.cbhistory.org/
Phone: 503-436-9301
Stop in and experience Cannon Beach's unique history with artifacts, photographs, documents, and hands-on displays, including a children's display.
Columbia River Maritime Museum
Website: www.crmm.org
Phone: 503-325-2323
Oregon's Official Maritime Museum, come explore the nautical heritage of the Columbia River and NW Coast.
Fort Stevens State Park
Website: www.stateparks.com/fort_stevens.html
Phone: (503) 861-1671
Fort Stevens State Park is the only military installation in the continental United States to have been fired on since the War of 1812. The park includes 20th century gun batteries and an excellent history museum.
Fort Clatsop
Website: www.nps.gov/lewi/planyourvisit/fortclatsop.htm
Phone: (503) 861-1671
Fort Clatsop is one of the North Coast's most popular historic attractions. It is part of the Lewis & Clark National Historical Park that was formed in 2005 to include historic sites in Oregon and Washington where members of the Lewis and Clark Expedition explored. The fort has a great history center and miles of trails to explore. Great for the whole family.
Garibaldi Museum Maritime History
Website: www.garibaldimuseum.com/
Phone: 503-436-9301
The Garibaldi Museum is charted to preserve the maritime heritage of the Pacific Northwest. The museum tells the story of Captain Robert Gray and displays models of his vessels the Lady Washington and the Columbia Rediviva.