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The Coos County Historical Society, founded in 1891 is a private, not-for-profit organization supported entirely by memberships, donations, admission fees, bookstore income, and grants. We are recognized as a 501(c)(3) organization by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service: tax ID # 93-0446513.

You may donate by check or credit card, over the phone or online. Donations to the organization are tax-deductible.

We implement our mission through professional staff under the direction of a dedicated Board of Trustees, with the invaluable assistance of literally hundreds of volunteers.

You can read more about our history here.

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Our new exhibit opens TOMORROW! Stop by between 10 AM - 5 PM to step into the fascinating world of birds, their feathers, and how they have shaped human history. You won't want to miss the incredible taxidermy specimens on display, or "Dead Birds on Hats," a special talk on birds and fashion at 6 PM! #birdlife #birdwatching #historynerd #lecture #historyfacts #featherfashion #birdlovers #exhibit #newexhibit
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04/17/2026

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TOMORROW Join us for the opening of our new exhibit "Feathers in Flight," and a special farewell talk, "Dead Birds on Hats," from CHM educator Sire Battle! Stop by the museum to check out the exhibit, and stay after closing for a fascinating lecture on how birds and fashion changed the law. #birdlovers #birdlife #lecture #birdwatching #historyfacts #historynerd #featherfashion
TOMORROW Join us for the opening of our new exhibit Feathers in Flight and a special farew... More

04/17/2026

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🍃♻It's Bottle Drop Time!!♻🍃 ♻🍾Earth Week Give 2026🍾♻ The Coos History Museum is working with @OregonBottleDrop to turn our community's eligible recyclables into funds for the Historical Society! Start contributing today by picking up a Blue Bag from the Front Desk of the Coos History Museum! 🌎💡 From now until April 26th, BottleDrop donations made will be eligible for a 20% match from @BottleDropOregon 💡🌎 #BottleDropGive #earthweekgive2026 #cooshistorymuseum #coosbay #cooscounty #historymuseum #supportlocalhistory
Its Bottle Drop Time Earth Week Give 2026 The Coos History Museum is working with OregonB... More

04/15/2026

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Our new exhibit Feathers in Flight opens this Saturday, April 18, and we're celebrating with a special talk all about how birds changed the law. Join CHM educator Sire Battle for one final program before she leaves CHM, and celebrate the opening of our new exhibit with some fascinating feather history! #birdwatching #birdlife #birdlovers #cooshistorymuseum #featherfashion #historyfacts #history #historynerd #lecture
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04/14/2026

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Join us for free bird nerd activities TODAY from 11 AM - 2 PM! We'll have binoculars, bird journals, and real specimens for visitors of all ages to check out! 📍Coos History Museum, 1210 N. Front St. ⏰ 11 AM - 2 PM #explorersclub #OregonHistory #kidslife #kidscrafts #chm #birdlife #birdlovers #birdwatching
Join us for free bird nerd activities TODAY from 11 AM - 2 PM Well have binoculars bird jo... More

04/11/2026

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✨💫NEXT WEEK!💫✨ 💠💡Heirloom 101💡💠 The Museum is one week away from our second Heirloom 101 Class. This months topic: Jewelry Cleaning & Design Tutorial. The evening will lead with an informative presentation about jewelry care and cleaning, followed by a hands-on experience. Classes are $25 for Museum Members, and $30 for non-members. Register in person or online at cooshistory.org/event-registration 📍 1210 N Front St., Coos Bay, OR 🕠 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM 📆 Thursday, April 16, 2026
NEXT WEEK Heirloom 101 The Museum is one week away from our second Heirloom 101 Class Thi... More

04/09/2026

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🦉🐦 T O N I G H T 🐦🦉 🦆🦅April Tuesday Talk🦅🦆 Tonight is the night! The Museum is excited to host Harv Schubothe, President of the Cape Arago Audubon Society, for our April installment of our First Tuesday Talk Lecture Series. Harv will be teaching us everything he knows about birds and birding, and sharing resources from Cape Arago that can enhance the local birding experience. This talk is in anticipation of the opening of our latest exhibit Feathers in Flight. This exhibit will explore the roles birds have played in shaping human culture and science, featuring expertly taxidermized avian specimens. Pre-register in person, or online at cooshistory.org/event-registration. Walk-ins welcome night of the event. Event is free to museum members, and $7 to the public. 📍 Coos History Museum 1210 N. Front St. Coos Bay 📆 Tuesday, April 7 (TONIGHT!) 🕕 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Doors Open @ 5:30 #cooshistorymuseum #coosbayor #southernoregoncoast #localmuseum #cooscountyoregon #localhistorymatters #supportlocal #cooscounty #historymuseum #supportlocalhistory #thingstodo #tuesdaytalk
T O N I G H T April Tuesday Talk Tonight is the night The Museum is excited to host Har... More

04/07/2026

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🍾♻Help Support the Museum♻🍾 ♻🍾Earth Week Give 2026🍾♻ It's BottleDrop time again with @OregonBottleDrop! Recycle your leftover bottles and cans and raise funds to help support the Coos History Museum! Participation is easy: -Stop by the Coos History Museum and pick up a Blue Bag. -Fill up your Blue Bag with empty bottles and cans. -Take your Blue Bag to any BottleDrop location (like the one on 1701 Newmark St. in North Bend, OR). 🌎🍃Funds raised between April 15th and April 26th are eligible for a 20% donation match from @OregonBottleDrop!🍃🌎 #cooshistorymuseum #coosbayor #BottleDropGive #EarthWeekGive2026
Help Support the Museum Earth Week Give 2026 Its BottleDrop time again with OregonBottleD... More

04/04/2026

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✨⭐Two Weeks Away⭐✨ 📿💍Heirloom 101: Jewelry Cleaning & Design Tutorial💍📿 Register now for the second class in our Heirloom 101 Series of educational workshops. These classes are focused on preservation of family stories, and include an education presentation followed by an immersive hands-on experience. Our next class's topic is Jewelry Cleaning and a Design Tutorial. Sign up to be a part of Heirloom 101 today! Stay tuned for information about our May class! Register in person or online at cooshistory.org/event-registration/ 📍 Coos History Museum, 1210 N Front Street 🕠 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM 📆 Thursday, April 16th #cooshistorymuseum #coosbayor #southernoregoncoast #localmuseum #cooscountyoregon #supportlocal #localhistorymatters #supportlocalhistory #thingstodo #heirloom101
Two Weeks Away Heirloom 101 Jewelry Cleaning amp Design Tutorial Register now for the sec... More

04/02/2026

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🦆🦅April Tuesday Talk🦅🦆 🪽🪶Next Tuesday, April 7🪶🪽 Visit the museum next week for our April First Tuesday Talk, held Tuesday April 7th at the Coos History Museum. The talk will feature president of the Cape Arago Audubon Society Harv Schubothe. The lecture will focus on birding in the Coos Bay area, and Harv will be sharing resources from Cape Arago that enhance the local birding experience. This is in preparation for the opening of our upcoming exhibit "Feathers in Flight," which will feature real taxidermized birds. Pre-register in person, or online at cooshistory.org/event-registration. Walk-ins welcome night of the event. Event is free for museum members, and $7 for the public. 📍 Coos History Museum 1210 N. Front St. Coos Bay 📆 Tuesday, April 7 🕕 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Doors Open @ 5:30 PM #cooshistorymuseum #coosbayor #southernoregoncoast #localmuseum #localhistorymatters #historymuseum #supportlocalhistory #thingstodo
April Tuesday Talk Next Tuesday April 7 Visit the museum next week for our April First Tu... More

03/31/2026

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