7 Museums in Bandon That You Shouldn't Miss

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Founded in 1983, the Second Street Gallery is conveniently located in the heart of old town Bandon, Oregon with easy access to State Highway 101 and walking distance to the harbor. Initially Second Street Gallery was a co-op, organized by a group of local artist. Today the gallery represents the work from about 130 artist and vendors primarily in the Pacific Northwest, working in a wide range of mediums. 75% if these artist reside in the state of Oregon, while the rest call Washington, California or Canada their home. Please take time to peruse the Second Street Gallery and be treated to a panoply of original art and gifts including paintings, photography, bronze statues, collages, wood work, pottery, candles, silk, cards, jewelry, metal work, soap, glass, fiber, knives, wind chimes and much more. Once you visit and enjoy the relaxing atmousphere, you will know why the Second Street Gallery is a must to visit in Bandon!

The Bandon Historical Society was founded in 1976 and is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization with the mission of preserving and presenting historical material and artifacts related to the history of the Bandon area. The Society operates the museum at the corner of Highway 101 and Fillmore Avenue open six days a week 10AM-4PM (seven days a week in the summer), eleven months a year. Closed in January. Housed in a former Bandon City Hall, it was the second building constructed after the disastrous 1936 fire. Before moving into the current location, the museum was located in a historic bank building (currently the Masonic Temple) and the old Coast Guard building, now the home of the Port of Bandon. Bandon’s history museum shares the story of a town blessed by water and cursed by fire. Shipbuilding, shipwrecks, fires, beautiful beaches: all are on display. Bring the kids and have them take our History Detective’s Challenge.