BENTON COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM

PHILOMATH, OR

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The Benton County Historical Museum is located in Philomath, Oregon and is one of the oldest museums in the state. The museum was established in 1927 and displays a wide variety of artifacts that tell the story of the local area. The main gallery houses a large collection of photographs, maps, and documents that illustrate the history of Benton County. In addition, the museum houses an extensive collection of artifacts that range from Native American artifacts to those from early settlers and homesteaders.

The museum also features a permanent exhibit titled “The Way We Were” which highlights the history of the county from its earliest origins to the present day. The museum also features a variety of rotating exhibits that focus on different aspects of the area’s history such as the Oregon Trail, the Civil War, and the settlement of Oregon.

The museum also offers educational programs for both adults and children. These programs are designed to help visitors learn more about the history of the area, as well as provide an opportunity to explore the museum’s collections. The museum also offers a variety of special events throughout the year, including lectures, workshops, and other activities.

The Benton County Historical Museum is open to the public and is a great place to learn more about the history of the area. The museum also provides an excellent opportunity to explore the area’s past and gain an appreciation for the unique history of the region.

BENTON COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in PHILOMATH OR. US MID #8404100114

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington).

Contact BENTON COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM

BENTON COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM
1101 MAIN STREET
PHILOMATH
OR
97370

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BENTON COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM Information

MID # 8404100114
Name BENTON COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM
Alternate Name BENTON COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Western
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 44.541483, -123.370464
CODES FIPS State Code: 41
FIPS County Code: 003
US Census Tract: 010800
US Census Block: 3041