Cannon Beach History Center & Museum
1387 South Spruce Street, Cannon Beach, OR 97110
Hours open
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
Closed
Wednesday:
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday:
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday:
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday:
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday:
Closed
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About the Business
The Cannon Beach History Center & Museum, located at 1387 South Spruce Street in Cannon Beach, Oregon, is a must-visit tourist attraction for history enthusiasts. The museum is dedicated to preserving the rich history of Cannon Beach and Arch Cape through the collection and protection of historical memorabilia, oral histories, and more.
Visitors can explore a variety of programs and resources for historical study, including the opportunity to get a stamp from the Tillamook Rock Lighthouse. The museum also offers a unique online gift shop where you can shop for historic items.
Open Wednesday through Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., the museum offers free admission and gladly accepts donations. Visitors can also access the museum's digital archives from home, with new artifacts being uploaded daily.
A special thank you is extended to generous donors who have supported the museum, including those who helped reprint the book "Cannon Beach A Place by the Sea" by Terence O’Donnell. The museum's permanent exhibit is based on this book, which is available for purchase in the gift shop.
In addition, the museum offers a Historic Walking Tour map with about twenty different locations in Cannon Beach, Tolovana, and Arch Cape. Visitors can explore these historic sites at their own pace and learn about the people who helped establish Cannon Beach.
Don't miss the opportunity to immerse yourself in the history of Cannon Beach at the Cannon Beach History Center & Museum.
Reviews
"I had a great experience with my family learning about history of Oregon and Cannon Beach."
"This is a quaint little FREE museum with really interesting local history. I really enjoyed the old photographs from the 1920s with old cars at Haystack Rock and all the history on the offshore shipwrecks. The beeswax shipwreck was particularly interesting. The museum is small and great for a quick stop to check out artifacts from around the area before heading over to Cannon Beach. I stopped to pick up a Goonies doubloon at the gift shop to use in Ecola Park just like they did in The Goonies! It's the only shop in the area that sells them."
"I make sure to stop here every time I visit Cannon Beach. The volunteers are the friendliest and have so much knowledge about the area’s history. My favorite exhibit is of course, Tillamook Rock Lighthouse. The museum is free but, definitely leave a donation or get a gift that’s for sale."
"Wasn't sure what to expect from a small, donations-only history center/museum but ended but ended up spending quite a bit of time here! Very interesting history, stories, and artifacts from shipwrecks, etc. Including the cannon for which this town is named. Might be the best $2.50 we spent on entertainment in Cannon Beach."
"Cool little museum. There's not many artifacts but it does a really good job at running you through the history of the town and area. It's run off donations so be generous! Lots of reading so might not be too interesting for young children."
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