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The Siuslaw Pioneer Museum exhibits include historical items of the Siuslaw Valley and its surrounding areas. Many of the artifacts were made or used in the every day life of our pioneers.  We look forward to your visit!

Help Save Our Wall:

A campaign to save our West Wall is underway. We appreciate your help in the effort to preserve history and our 1905 building! Read more HERE.

Online Indexes:

Search online indexes of Family Names and Subject Files as a source for your research or view the indexes and files at our on-site William Kyle Research Library. The library is located behind the Museum and open on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11 to 3 p.m. Call the library at (541) 997-7884, ext.1 for more information.

Latest Posts

A STEAM DONKEY IN THE WOODS

A STEAM DONKEY IN THE WOODS

(Part 2 of 2), (View Part 1)From early on, John Barnes developed a connection with the forest, cultural heritage and history. One could say it was in his DNA – passed...

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Brush Picking for a Living

Brush Picking for a Living

(Part 1 of 2) (View Part 2) Though Brush Picking may be an unfamiliar occupation to some, it has maintained a history throughout the Pacific Northwest. Folks may not...

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SAVE OUR WALL

SAVE OUR WALL

MUSEUM LAUNCHES WALL RECONSTRUCTION CAMPAIGN PRESERVING OUR PAST The Siuslaw Pioneer Museum is launching a campaign to save its west wall. Time has taken its toll on...

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TAHKENITCH TRAIN DERAILMENT

TAHKENITCH TRAIN DERAILMENT

What they hoped to find lay at the bottom of Tahkenitch Lake for 37 years. Local folks may recall that June day in 1987, when a Southern Pacific (“SP”) Railroad train...

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A MAIL CARRIER’S RESILIENCE

A MAIL CARRIER’S RESILIENCE

Perhaps resilience can best describe how pioneers met with their everyday challenges and experiences. Such was the case for mail carriers in the Siuslaw Valley during...

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Admission

Adults (age 16 and over) $7.
Free for 15 years old and under (when accompanied by adult)
Free for all museum members.

For a group of 10 or more, please make reservations by calling 541-997-7884.

Museum Hours

Wednesday through Sundays, noon to 4:00 p.m. For additional details, visit our Facebook page.

The museum is closed Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day through the month of January except for special occasions as announced.