OREGON STATE MENTAL HOSPITAL MUSEUM

SALEM, OR

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The Oregon State Mental Hospital Museum is located in the city of Salem, Oregon. It is situated within the grounds of the Oregon State Hospital, which was established in 1883 as the Oregon State Insane Asylum. The museum is dedicated to preserving the history of the hospital and the treatment of mental illness in Oregon.

The museum is housed in multiple buildings and contains a collection of artifacts, photographs, and documents that illustrate the evolution of mental health care in the state. Visitors can take self-guided tours through the exhibits, which explore the various treatments and therapies used throughout the hospital's history.

One of the museum's most notable exhibits is the "Tranquilizer Chair," which was used in the 1940s and 1950s to treat patients with mental illnesses. The chair was designed to restrain patients while they were given powerful tranquilizers, which were administered through a face mask. Other exhibits showcase the evolution of psychiatric medications, restraints, and the hospital's architectural history.

The museum also offers educational programs and events, including lectures and workshops on mental health and the history of mental health care in Oregon. It is open to the public and admission is free, although donations are welcome.

OREGON STATE MENTAL HOSPITAL MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in SALEM OR. US MID #8404100208

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 69,131 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

Contact OREGON STATE MENTAL HOSPITAL MUSEUM

OREGON STATE HOSPITAL MUSEUM OF MENTAL HEALTH
480 CHURCH ST SE
SALEM
OR
97301-3769

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OREGON STATE MENTAL HOSPITAL MUSEUM Information

MID # 8404100208
Name OREGON STATE HOSPITAL MUSEUM OF MENTAL HEALTH
Alternate Name OREGON STATE MENTAL HOSPITAL MUSEUM
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Western
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 271850784
NTEECC A50
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 69,131
REVENUE 69,131
LAT/LONG 44.946624, -123.003543
CODES FIPS State Code: 41
FIPS County Code: 047
US Census Tract: 000200
US Census Block: 3049