Join us for a free walking tour of historic Old Town sites with Museum guides. Along the way, we’ll meet up with our Heritage Players portraying local pioneers. Upcoming dates are: 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!
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!
The newest edition of The Florence Book is now available! Featuring a historical look at the town of Florence, Oregon with images and stories showcasing the lives of pioneers who settled in the area. This publication is the third, newly updated edition produced by the Siuslaw Pioneer Museum.
Now available both on-line at Amazon.com and in our Gift Shop for $24.00.
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