The Flavel House hadn't been on our list of things to see in Astoria, but our daughter saw it when we did the movie museum, and really wanted to go. We did, and no regrets. I would say a highlight of our stay in Astoria. This historic mansion is beautifully well kept, with some original furnishings, and some were donated (they keep binders of what was donated and you can read the histories of those pieces). Definitely recommend hitting this museum if coming to Astoria. Has a small part in the Goonies movie, if that's your jam. There is some group package discount for the mansion, the movie museum, and I believe the Heritage Museum. read more

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This house was absolutely breathtaking. It has to be one of the best cared for house museums I've ever visited. I was shocked to hear from the docent that it was in bad shape many decades ago before it opened as a museum. Grand, high ceilings and immaculate furnishings. The docent noted to me that it doesn't have "old house smell" -- she was right! This is a great place to learn some Astoria history from a prominent Astoria family! read more

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Honestly idk who's in charge of this museum but they need to look into the woman selling the tickets on 05/03. Me and my fiancé drove over 2hrs to get here. We walked through the doors at 4:27 to no one sitting in the front. We waited and heard a flush so we knew whoever was manning the front was in the bathroom. When the woman came out (older with white hair) we quickly let her know we wanted tickets. She goes "ahhh well it's 4:31"... first of all, the posted sign says last showing at 4:30, which we were on time for if it wasn't for her taking her sweet time in the bathroom. We still went over to peak into the house (where I'm assuming the tour guide) was just hanging out in there alone. Apparently they don't want any customers to come by with that woman's attitude which I've seen complaints for in previous reviews. Beautiful historical house but terribly marketed. Hire someone that has great customer service experience. read more

Came here for the plum pudding but there's no plum in it. It is a spiced cake served with their black tea and lemon curd and a side of rum whipped cream it it isn't alcoholic. It was cool to walk around and see how a rich captain lived his life and the luxuries they could afford. Great to see it was kept as a historical museum. read more

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Beautiful home/museum and grounds. While you can't tour the entire home, they've opened most of the 2 main levels to wander. Nicely staged with lots of historical info within each space. Fun and interesting stop if you enjoy that sort of thing. We ended up purchasing the 3-museum passes...they're cheap and we figured why not. We enjoyed the Flavel and Heritage, not so much the Film Museum. read more

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The lady where I bought my tickets was RUDE. A real bitH attitude, wouldn't give us any direction on where to start the tour, reading her book was more important and we were interrupting her apparently. 12-10-2025 12:30pm. other than that it was a waste of time & the maritime Museum was better (per kids) What could be improved here is putting somebody in an office that actually pays attention to their job and cares about history, but hey, that's what you get when you deal with a liberal. read more

A very nice museum. It was a cold and rainy day in Astoria. So I went to a few museums. This one was very interesting and beautiful. read more

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Worth a walkthrough of this gorgeous Victorian mansion. Definitely watch the introductory film about George Flavel and the river pilot business first. It adds rich context for what you'll see inside. read more

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I'm geeking out over this place. I stopped in last weekend with relatively low expectations but I was blown away by this home and the history. Nothing here went without careful thought & planning. Every inch of this home is ornate and stunning! From the fourteen foot ceilings to the perfectly crafted floorboards, every piece of art & furniture inbetween is flawless. I really enjoyed learning about the Flavel family as well. I found myself oooing and ahhhing at every corner. This is an absolute gem! read more

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Quite possibly the most beautiful restored historic home I've been in, especially all the furniture and other household items that were in great shape. The house is a beautiful sight from the front, the restoration work on the exterior is immaculate. Your visit begins in the carriage house to purchase a ticket - don't bypass a visit to it as well as the main house! There are nice interpretive signs scattered around each room that do a nice job of explaining the history and usage of the home. It was nice to have an explanation of the lives of the people who lived there, the captain's daughters, wife, etc. I would recommend a visit to the house to any of my friends that were passing through Astoria. It's also right next door to the jail/film museum, so get a good parking place and spend a couple of hours in the area. Walking distance to shopping, restaurants, etc. read more

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This place is super interesting. There a a 14 minute video to watch before taking your self guided tour and I highly recommend watching it. We learned so much about Astoria and the Flavel family. The house is restored to its Victorian roots and even has original furniture from the Flavel family. I didn't know anything about them until we visited and watched the short movie. I am so glad we got to experience this ! read more

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A pretty cool house to check out. The historic house is one of Astoria's landmarks, and a nice one at that. It is only decorated ~20% with its original decor, but is preserved well. It really did feel like stepping back in time! There's people around the house to help answer questions as well. $7 for adults. read more

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Flavel House was beautifully kept up. Definitely something to visit if you are in Astoria, OR. There is a video that talks about the Flavel family and then you can walk throughout the home and read the descriptions of each room. The house was a marvel and the staff were pleasant and available to answer any questions. read more

Flavel House Museum - Museums Near Me - Astoria, Oregon

Not only was this house in The Goonies, but it's a gorgeous specimen of Queen Anne architecture and has many original Victorian pieces inside that belonged to the Flavel family! The man that had it built, George Flavel, was a pioneer that helped ships navigate the treacherous Columbia Bar (aka Graveyard of the Pacific!!) and one of Oregon's first millionaires. The museum is centrally located in the quaint little town of Astoria, right next to the Oregon Film Museum. There's plenty of both paved and street parking. The websites don't mention this, but they have options to buy tickets to both with a small discount that also includes entrance to a third museum (can't remember which one since I didn't visit it) and it's totally worth it! The house itself is stunning and so are the gardens. They start you off with a short, informative video about the Flavel's and I highly recommend watching it - I had no ideas about this family but they were very interesting people! Very underrated! I enjoyed meandering through the house, learning about the plumbing (which was very advanced for the era!) and about all the little intricate details of the rooms and furnishings! If you're at all interested in Victorian era style and history, this is a must-see! read more

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I was really excited to come check this out because I love historic locations. It was easy to locate and find parking, reasonable prices and decent hours. So we made this our first stop of the day and weren't disappointed. The docent was really helpful and friendly. I just find it cool to kind of step back in time and imagine what life and the area were like back then. There were lots of fun details to discover. It was beautiful and you just really around at your own pace. There were a few other people who came in later but it was still easy to navigate. I feel like if you're going to visit the area this is definitely worth the stop. Might as well get in a little history! read more

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Worth a stop. Self-guided tour. Lovely gardens and plenty of information. Gift shop in Carriage House with lots more information to read. read more

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Loved everything about this and the Flavel House is a must see if you are in Astoria. Beautifully curated with original objects and furnishings from the Flavel family. read more

A fascinating view of life in the 1800s in Astoria. We stayed much longer than we had planned. It is very interesting and the docent has a lot of great information as well. Don't miss the dress up area for kids in one of the upstairs bedrooms. read more

Loves revisiting history in this beautiful old and ornate home. It was an adventure. read more

We happened upon this house/museum on accident. We were playing on a slide just a few blocks up that is carved into the hillside (fun for kids and adults) and we saw this. The prices were a bit high imo, but we really did enjoy ourselves. The house has so much rich history and it was run to see how people used to live and see the influence that Flavel had on Astoria. My 8 year old and my 19 year old both loved it. Beautiful grounds for pics too. Check out the lotus flowers in the pond! read more

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Worth about $2 a ticket. Fun to see and explore, but much of it was unavailable to look at or roped off. House is a little disheveled and appears to be sinking in certain parts. read more

Historic and beautiful... This museum is located in Astoria at the coastal side of Oregon on the Columbia River, near the Pacific Ocean. We arrived and parked right across the street. Looking directly at the home/museum, the Queen Anne-style house (popular during the Victorian era) was every bit as majestic as its royal name implies. We purchased tickets at another part of the estate, if facing the front of the museum the shop is in the carriage house to the left. There are signs that led us there. Tickets are $5/adults ($4 AAA discount). Before heading to the museum we watched a short video about the family history. I highly recommend watching it, it gave us an insight of the life of Captain George Flavel (1823 - 1893), one of Astoria's most influential citizens in the late 1800. A lovely docent greeted us at the door and we handed her our tickets. We proceeded to our self-guided tour taking our time looking at each room. The first floor was designed for entertaining. The parlor, library, music and dining rooms were beautifully restored with antiques from the late Victorian era. We climbed up a winding wooden staircase to the second floor with five bedchambers (they each had their own rooms including the Captain and his wife), and noticeably were the tall windows, 12-foot ceilings and, during its era, a very modern central bathroom with an enclosed tin-plated copper bathtub, flushing toilet with a pull chain and marble sink. I loved the old woodwork and took quite a few pictures of the intricate patterns of the wood (btw, no flash photography allowed). The entire house has treasures in every room. Hubby and I spent a little over an hour at the museum. This was the retirement home of Captain George Flavel, who had it built from 1884-1886. He lived here with his wife, Mary Christina Boelling, and two of their children, Nellie and Katie. George Conrad, their son, was married and living in his own home. Thank you for letting people tour this wonderful home. I will definitely go again! Review #1400 (51st business review) read more

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Cool tour. Our tour guide Adam was very knowledgeable and gave us a great tour. I loved seeing the music room, fancy dining room and the kitchen. read more

Nice little stop in town. Gorgeous old house with period furnishing (not sure if its original to the house or not). Had a quick stroll through their garden after buying tickets to see it in the carriage house. They just don't make them like this anymore....well maybe if you're loaded $$$. Worth the visit! read more

Beautiful Astoria! This is a perfect example of Victorian construction, furniture and decorations. Watch the video in the gift shop so you know the history of the house and of the town. Worth it. read more

Beautiful house and great story, the Flavel house should definitely be a stop on your vacation. It has lots of pieces from the era and is just stunning. read more

Flavel House Museum - Museums Near Me - Astoria, Oregon

Extremely decent way to spend 20 or 30 minutes Very nice staff in the house itself (thanks Frances) who seem very excited and knowledgeable still & some very pretty furniture abd mirrors etc. Doesn't feel particularly haunted although someone died there. Nice staff in the carriage house too. Wish there were more clothes and personal items to look at but that's about it. Reccomend. read more

I loved it! It was $6 to walk around which may seem like a lot but honestly they could charge more; it's expensive to maintain old victorian homes. It was a lovely history lesson and it was great to see that the curator keeps up wait the seasonal decorations the home had at the time. read more

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We were being our goonie selves in Astoria one of my favorite coastal towns and saw this across the street while at the Film museum so figured we'd check it out. It's a beautiful house! We watched the historical movie about the Flavels in the gift shop before heading in for our self guided tour. The furniture is all the original occupants and has the antique smell in the house. They have a beautiful view of the port docks from up top. Great spot for learning about the early life of Astoria and the Tug boats that saved the ships from the deadly Columbia sandbar. read more

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The preservation of this place is a phenomenal. I am a huge fan of late 19th and early 20th century architecture. The different tiles on the fireplaces are perfection. My absolute favorite thing is the calla Lilly blown glass chandelier in one of the bedrooms. Gorgeous. read more

Flavel House Museum - I need this in my life. - Museums Near Me - Astoria, Oregon

When we visited Astoria we had to make the hard decision between flavel house and the oregon film museum. We decided to go here and check it out. I was skeptical at first, but I am glad we did it. This house is old and full of history. From the dusky smell as you enter to all the beautiful art and wood work as you walk through. I am so very glad the historical society was able to save this treasure from becoming another parking lot. Its worth a visit and I hope it sticks around for a long time. read more

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Opened the door to see what it was (a museum of Astoria or just an old house that is well-kept) and was rudely greeted by "Diane." My husband, his elderly mother and I wanted to know what it was (no, not "free" tour around, we just see what type of museum: either a historic house and that's all, or a more historical museum of the town with displays and artifacts) before we purchased tickets. When I said we hadn't bought tickets yet she grabbed me by the shoulder, turned me toward the door and barked at me to leave. I was shocked how rude she was and told her exactly that, "I cannot believe how rude you are and that you put your hands on me." She said, "I deal with you people trying to get in without paying!" I told her we had not intended to go on, but wanted to know what the museum actually offered and asked where the information was. Her response was to shut the door in my face. My elderly mother-in-law (who wanted to do the tour) was shocked. When I opened the door again to take her pic, she came running (literally running) and slammed the door in my face again. Needless to say, we didn't buy tickets for fear of what Diane may do next! Perhaps some more friendly greeters are in order for such a seemingly beautiful place. read more

Flavel House Museum - Caution! This woman is unfriendly, and actually physically grabbed my shoulder and pushed me out the door. - Museums Near Me - Astoria, Oregon

It's a pretty cool house. I like seeing these types of places being preserved. It's directly across the street from the Goonies movie jail and yes this house (the outside) was in the movie too. The initial movie about the history of the place was well done but the announcer reminded me of the guy who did Biff's Casino history in Back to the Future II. It's pretty funny (and an accident I'm sure). read more

Nope; didn't ever go to the Goonies house, but did come and marvel at this former Captain's former residence that sits atop the hill with sweeping view of Astoria and the OR/WA divide.. Small little fee gets you in to view a slice of seafaring OR history. Former carriage house no more! If one likes Alameda, CA, this is the ticket for you! read more

Historic home in fantastic condition. Sure, there's not much from Flavel's time which is a mystery, but his story is worth knowing, as well as his role in the development of the area. The house itself takes a good half hour to see, and you want to pay attention to the artifacts. The docents are friendly, and even the gift shop has some OK stuff. read more

Flavel House Museum - Amy Z shows why fashion coordination is important when visiting historical sites. - Museums Near Me - Astoria, Oregon

Have you ever been to the Pittock Mansion in Portland? Yes? Okay, then, no need to come here. It doesn't quite compare. And this is coming from someone who geeks out over old houses and history and empty rooms with old furniture. If you want to go inside and walk around, you pay $5. Not bad. But the house was just.... fine. Semi-interesting. It's beautiful from the outside. And free. read more

Flavel House Museum - Museums Near Me - Astoria, Oregon

Really great way to learn about the history of Astoria. If you are a history buff or enjoy Victorian architecture, this is a must do in Astoria. Friendly staff as well. read more

Great way to get the feel of life back in the old days of Salem! Close to many other activities.

Beautiful museum from the outside and inside, staff was very helpful and extremely friendly! Lots of information was given about the house it's self and about Astoria Great in site on the Victorian age styled homes. Wonderful prices completely worth the visit, just simply stunning all around! Also, bathrooms were super clean and kept up very nicely! A must see for everyone! read more

Museum is lovely but the hostesses need training. We arrive at the front door and hostess says to my husband, " I need your ticket'.' He says "My wife has my ticket." I am still slightly outside by my friend is inside, and she clearly assumed she (my friend) is me! Hostess then says "Well it doesn't look like your wife has it either." How rude! then I walk in and she demands my ticket. I Open my purse and begin to look, first finding my husband's. I attempt to hand it to him and she grabs it out of my hand saying "That is for me." Invading my personal space was not alright. She was rude to my friends as well. Then she asked if we saw the movie. We had not yet as a group, but my husband and I had come before, so we had. Today, due to the Gooniefest, we first went to the museum next door. She castigated us as "most'' people see the movie first and you won't understand and on and on ... It was demeaning and completely ruined the experience. The place is lovely but the people need to learn how lo treat guests. The little cards that you fill out are pretty useless. Instead of reading it off like a calling card, both times I've been there they just threw them on the tray and launched into all the do nots.... It would be better to be welcoming first, tell the do's then the "but please refrain from..." Beautiful home, terrible hostesses. read more