History
Christmas Tree Express, HOF Winterfest, Gem and Mineral Exhibit, Model Railroad Fair, Golden Spike Bicycle Festival, monthly art exhibits.
Art
Permanent collection of approximately 15,000 art objects representing world cultures for the past 5,000 years; temporary exhibition program; education programs for school children, university students and adults; publications; musical concerts; lectures;
Specialized, University
Zoo
Library of animal life and natural history; picnic areas; animal-related items for sale; guided tours; lectures; films, TV & radio programs; education programs; docent program or council; in-school lectures with animals.
Natural History
Thirteen life-size dinosaur replicas line the paths of the dinosaur garden. The Field House has a large assortment of specimens in anthropology, natural history, geology and paleontology. The museum also features relics of prehistoric and recent Indian
Historical Society
Special exhibit openings; lectures; school tour program; and tours for groups and organizations (reservations required); special childrens programs.
Park, Specialized
An active State Veterans Cemetery is part of complex; Memorial Day and Veterans Day Services.
Located on site related to the era of U.S. Cavalry and Old Fort Duchesne; 160-vol. library of books and research papers on indian and early Western American history; reading room; lectures; Indian-produced artwork in various media; old books from nearby m
As we gather for the Oregon Museums Association 2024 Annual Conference in Coos Bay, the conference theme “Ebb & Flow” acknowledges the nearby coastline while providing a metaphor to reflect on the work of Oregon’s museums today
It can feel like the sands are shifting as museums face challenges and opportunities like changing patterns of visitorship, evolving technologies, revised funding strategies, and peoples’ desire for community.
The 2024 conference will explore contemporary issues facing museums, so that together we can take the helm to identify solutions and successfully steer our work forward
Whether you are an emerging professional just getting your feet wet, in the mid-career flow, or an established leader navigating the depths of museum work, we invite you to join us at The Mill Casino Hotel in Coos Bay, September 8-10, 2024.
For more information, please email connect@oregonmuseums.org.
CAM is hard at work planning for the 2025 conference, set to take place from February 18–22, 2025 in San Francisco. We look forward to highlighting best practices and innovative ideas from California's museum community
The California Association of Museums is excited to continue offering in-person programming for 2025. We will not be requiring proof of COVID vaccination/s, but highly encourage vaccination and boosters. For the health and safety of our colleagues, masks are also encouraged (but not required). Capacity and spaces will be thoughtfully considered in the planning of this event.
For more information, please email programs@calmuseums.org.