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The 5 Best Specialty Museums in Astoria, Oregon (OR)
Historic Astoria is the oldest American settlement west of the Rocky Mountains, first established as a fur trading post before it expanded to become the bustling port city it is today. Its storied past is documented in numerous museums, from the Columbia River Maritime Museum with its collection of nautical relics to the Uppertown Firefighters Museum, whose collections of firefighting memorabilia is complimented by the interactive Children's Museum on the second floor.
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1. Columbia River Maritime Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,769 reviews
The Columbia River Maritime Museum tells the dramatic and inspiring stories of a mighty river, a vast ocean, and the generations of people who have made their living plying the waters of the region. The Museum is home to the largest collection of maritime artifacts in the Pacific Northwest (over 20,000 pieces in all), as well as a 19,000+ volume research library and more than 30,000 photographs. In addition to permanent and rotating exhibits, the campus includes a lightship, 3D movie theater, gift shop and the Barbey Maritime Center. Classes, workshops, demonstrations, lectures and other educational programs are offered regularly.
Reviewed By C5865LBmaryl - Dodgeville, United States
The museum has so much to explore about the fishing industry, canneries, coast guard rescues, etc. the museum fee also includes touring the light ship Columbia. Spent nearly two hours.
2. Flavel House Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 569 reviews
A historical Victorian home turned museum.
Reviewed By rshaneel - Malibu, United States
This is definitely a must do when visiting this charming town. First of all it’s affordable T $6 pp. It is full of history and if your into history you will enjoy and able to appreciate this beautiful house. I am happy that they included the 5 minute or so visit to explain the history of the house before you enter. The house itself is maintained beautifully and I they have little bits of info to read to help you understand of what we are seeing. Staff Vicki was very informative and helpful with our questions.
3. Heritage Museum
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4.0 based on 91 reviews
In the building that was once Astoria's city hall, the Heritage Museum records the colorful past of Clatsop County.
Reviewed By Kieande - Nampa, United States
The museum is quiet and in an older creeky building- perfect for the museum. It has all the history the good and bad. There is a small display on the kkk, so be aware. It is a good museum to see all the pictures and pieces of history.
4. Hanthorn Cannery Museum
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4.0 based on 173 reviews
Reviewed By B3757EGscottw - Bothell, United States
The old Bumblebee cannery is great! It really tells you about what Astoria used to be about. It's free and has the best coffee shop in town right next door on the pier and a great seafood market and restaurant as well. Oh, and don't forget the sea lions having fun in the marina area
5. Oregon Film Museum
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3.5 based on 364 reviews
Reviewed By ericahlynne - Salina, United States
Did we care about all the other films made in Oregon? No. Do they have a restroom? No. (!!!!!) Was the staff all a little rude? Yes. Were tickets a little pricey for a 20-minute photo-op? Yes. HOWEVER, was it still worth it? YES! Totally worth it just for the nostalgia. We are definitely glad we came - we got tons of great photos!
