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Location
Visitor tip
Take advantage of the museum's location in downtown Corvallis near Riverfront Park and local shops/dining to combine your visit with other activities. Free public parking is available a short walk away.
Visitor tip
Don't miss special events like the Day of the Dead celebration (typically November 1) which feature live music, food samples, kid crafts, and volunteer-led activities that significantly enhance the experience.
Visitor tip
Plan to engage with the staff—reviews highlight that team members like Anne are knowledgeable and enthusiastic about sharing insights about Oregon history and the exhibits, making conversation with them part of the experience.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Natural History Museum
- Location
- Downtown Corvallis and Philomath, Oregon
- Collection Size
- Over 140,000 artifacts including 60,000-piece Horner Collection
- Current Exhibit
- Project 562: Changing The Way We See Native America
- Membership
- Available
What visitors say
Very interesting museum! They have taxidermy birds, a hat display, and just fun stuff! I posted all the pictures I took. The museum is small, so does not take long to see everything. I think it was $5 a ticket. Also, they have a…
Excellent museum with much to offer. I spent a little over 2 hours. Anne, the staff person on duty, was very helpful and and interesting to chat with about Oregon and other places. At only $5, this museum is a real gem and we'll worth…
Yesterday DAY OF THE DEAD celebration was amazing. The food samples, band, altars, kid crafts, etc. Kudos to those who put this together. The volunteers were Super friendly. If you missed it this year, put November 1 on calendar for…
From 85 Google reviews
Did You Know?
- Project 562 exhibit features portraits and narratives of contemporary Native people, representing a modern approach to changing how Native America is perceived and represented
- CALYX, Inc.: A Herstory of Radical Resilience exhibit documents the history of CALYX Journal, a publication dedicated to feminist art and literature
- Museum offers exceptional value at $5 admission with diverse collections including taxidermy birds and hat displays, described by visitors as a 'real gem'
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