Step back in time as you discover a rich maritime history in our local museums, historic sites and homes.
PREHISTORIC
1425 NW U.S. 101, Lincoln City, OR - 541-614-1294
Hours are 9 AM - 5 PM. A Collection of bones, fossils, and rocks.
Hours are 9 AM - 5 PM. A Collection of bones, fossils, and rocks.
NORTH LINCOLN COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM
Summer hours, June 1- August 31 hours are Wednesday - Sunday 11- 4. Winter hours, September 1- December 15 and February 1- May 31, Wednesday - Saturday 11- 4. The mission of the museum is to provide the public with education on and the preservation of the North Lincoln County History.
4907 US-101, Lincoln City, OR - 541-996-6614
4907 US-101, Lincoln City, OR - 541-996-6614
WHALE, SEA LIFE, & SHARK MUSEUM
Marine Biologist Carrie Newell shares her extensive knowledge of the Resident Gray Whales & other marine life with her fascinating & educational exhibits
234 US-101, Depoe Bay, OR - 541-912-6734
234 US-101, Depoe Bay, OR - 541-912-6734
LITTLE LOG CHURCH
Hours are Friday - Wednesday 12-3. It is available for weddings and other events.
328 W 3rd St, Yachats, OR - 541-547-3976
328 W 3rd St, Yachats, OR - 541-547-3976
BURROWS HOUSE MUSEUM
A Queen Anne Victorian with a lot of history. Originally built in 1895 as a home, it was later used as a boarding house and then a funeral home-and now a museum! Hours are Thursday - Sunday 11- 4.
545 SW 9th St Newport, OR - (541) 265-7509
545 SW 9th St Newport, OR - (541) 265-7509
PACIFIC MARITIME AND HERITAGE CENTER
Celebrates the history, art, culture, commerce, and scientific research of the ocean. Hours are Thursday -Sunday 11-4.
333 SE Bay Blvd Newport, OR - (541) 265-7509
333 SE Bay Blvd Newport, OR - (541) 265-7509
SYLVIA BEACH HOTEL
Named after Sylvia Beach and originally built in 1912. Each room includes details and books to reflect the life and writings of 21 different authors. There are no TVs, telephones, nor Wifi at the hotel so guests can enjoy reading (there is a library), unwind, and think.
267 NW Cliff St, Newport, OR - 541-265-5428
267 NW Cliff St, Newport, OR - 541-265-5428
HAUSER GALLERY
They specialize in unique gifts, jewelry, and arts. Open Tuesday-Saturday 11-5.
12085 NW Seal Rock St, Seal Rock, OR - 541-563-5232
12085 NW Seal Rock St, Seal Rock, OR - 541-563-5232
YAQUINA PACIFIC RAILROAD
Open Tuesday-Saturday, 10-2 through Memorial Day. Free admission. Learn about the railroad history of the Pacific Northwest!
100 NW A St, Toledo, OR - 541-336-5256
100 NW A St, Toledo, OR - 541-336-5256
YAQUINA RIVER MUSEUM OF ART
A “house museum” of local artists work. Hours 12-4, Wednesday-Sunday.
151 NE Alder St, Toledo, OR - 541-336-1907
151 NE Alder St, Toledo, OR - 541-336-1907
ALSEA BAY HISTORIC INTERPRETIVE CENTER
The center features displays about the building of bridges in Oregon. There are also daily bridge tours during the summer led by a naturalist.
Waldport, OR - 800-551-6949
Waldport, OR - 800-551-6949