For centuries the Na So Mah people lived along the Coquille River and began interacting with European traders in the early 19th century. Artifacts in the museum collection include various…
The skeleton of a dolphin, and taxidermy items including a puffin, hawk and bald eagle are among the wildlife displayed. Birdwatching has been a popular hobby for residents and visitors…
While the nearby town of Langlois gained fame for it’s Cheese Factory, Bandon has also had a series of creamery operations, with milk being transported along the Coquille River from…
The museum collection includes photographs and artifacts of the Cranberry Court going back to the early festivals in the late 1940’s. Each September the museum hosts a special exhibit of…
Bandon often refers to itself as the “Cranberry Capital of Oregon” and cites the establishment of cranberry bogs as long ago as the 1890’s. Today Ocean Spray has a processing…
The Coquille River Lighthouse began service in 1896 and was decommissioned in 1939. Displays include a model of the lighthouse, various photographs of the lighthouse keeper’s home
Bandon has been a vacation destination almost from its inception. Displays include various holiday lodgings through the years. Another popular destination was the Wecoma baths – an indoor, salt water…
Bandon has experienced a couple of devastating fires. In 1914 a fire started in the kitchen of a downtown restaurant and destroyed three blocks of downtown buildings. In 1936 an…
Photographs, artifacts and documents of settler families abound in the Pioneer rooms. A myriad of businesses thrived in the area leaving lasting impressions on local residents and visitors alike.
Our maritime exhibits offer a comprehensive display of photos, ship models and artifacts revealing the history of Bandon as a thriving seaport in the 1800’s and early 1900’s. By the…