Museum News
New Featured Exhibit
The Siuslaw Pioneer Museum celebrates the 250th anniversary of the 1776 adoption of the United States Declaration of Independence. View our new exhibit honoring this historic milestone. We look forward to your visit!
Join us for a free walking tour of historical Old Town sites with Museum guides. Along the way, we’ll meet up with our Heritage Players portraying local pioneers. Upcoming dates are: July 18, Aug 15, and Sept. 19. Meet us behind the Museum at 11 a.m. (The easy paced tour will last about 1 hour.) We hope to see you there!
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