The Best Community museums in Newport, Oregon

Newport, Oregon Vacation Rentals by Vacasa offers a wide selection of charming homes in the popular coastal town of Newport, Oregon. Located on beautiful Yaquina Bay, Newport is known for its world-class aquarium, historic waterfront, quirky museums, and delicious restaurants and breweries. Our Newport rentals are perfect for families, with 76 homes allowing dogs and 131 homes offering internet access for your convenience. Our professional housekeeping team ensures that each rental is clean and stocked with amenities, so you can relax and enjoy your stay. Newport is surrounded by stunning parks and outdoor recreation sites, making it ideal for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. From guided kayak tours at South Beach State Park to exploring tidepools at Yaquina Head, there is plenty to see and do in Newport.

The Pacific Maritime Heritage Center, located at 333 Southeast Bay Boulevard in Newport, Oregon, is a museum and tourist attraction celebrating the history, art, culture, commerce, and scientific research of the ocean. The center showcases exhibits and programming dedicated to the stories of those who live and work along the sea, rivers, and estuaries. With a focus on the diversity of fisheries and commercial fishing fleet in the Oregon Coast community, the Pacific Maritime Heritage Center offers interactive exhibits, educational programs, and local maritime uses. The center features maritime-related art and is designed to engage visitors of all ages, instilling a sense of place and community.

The Coastal Discovery Center at Camp Gray, located in Newport, Oregon, has been providing a safe, educational, and exciting environment since 2016. This museum offers programs designed for students, campers, parents, families, scientists, nature lovers, and educators to learn about science, the natural world, and themselves while forming lifelong friendships. Nestled between the dunes of South Beach State Park and Yaquina Bay, Camp Gray offers an immersive nature experience unlike any other. Outdoor School at Camp Gray gives students the opportunity to learn about the world while connecting with their teachers, parents, and classmates. The camp offers a traditional summer camp experience with themes of adventure, science, exploration, and community woven into daily life. Camp Gray is also available for rental for groups looking to host meetings, conferences, or overnight stays.