What a unique experience it was to have a tour from the daughter of the man who constructed this…read moremuseum. It's truly amazing to think of how much love and hard work went into it. If you plan on going, give yourself a large chunk of time to just be there. There's lots to see and if you blink you just might miss something. I will be recommending this museum to other local visitors. So glad that I stopped! Hope to be back Even if you're not a rock hound I think you will still be impressed.

I was blown away. This is a must-see. I agree w/ many of the other five-star reviewers. I got to…read moremeet w/ the husband (his wife dealt w/ the next couple after us). He has obvious memory issues. I fear this won't be open for very much longer, so please see it ASAP if you can. VERY MUCH WORTH SEEING -- it is a reflection of a time gone by -- government would NEVER permit the sort of housing seen here. Astonishing to think what artistic works his father accomplished -- nowadays we can boast about Skyrim/Stardew Valley houses whereas he actually BUILT a house, painted numerous paintings, made the incredible stone Biblical "paintings" and all the other artistic endeavors.

Took my grandson today and it was very fun and informative for both of us. Great effort was made to…read moremake it fun for children as well. Lots of hands on activities. We will visit often.Thank you

An exceptional effort for a small town in one of Oregon's poorest counties. The young woman often…read moreon duty is, I believe, a degreed professional in museum management, and it shows. Admission is free, but there is a plastic receptacle near the entry station for donations. I am elderly, grew up around here, and can tell you that the displays capture aspects of valley life that have vanished forever.

Very interesting place but some of the exhibits need more information. We had several questions…read morebrought up by the displays- some we could lookup online but others - like the piece of tree in the visitors center that poses the question how old is it based on the rings was left unanswered We learned it's non profit so I'm sure funding and volunteers might be hard to come by If the green light is lit when you are in the main building definitely check out the floor that has people weaving - it was neat to see it in action Would also be nice if all volunteers were trained equally - a tour hide we encountered was lacking answers to our questions but other volunteers passing us heard us and stopped and took time with us which was super nice I hope they can improve and expand because it was so historical and interesting

I enjoyed my visit and I learned some things but it wasn't my favorite museum. The cafe looked…read moregreat, though, and the gift shop had lovely products including Pendelton.

While we didn't have a chance to go inside the museum, the grounds are beautiful and well…read moremaintained. The gardens are a lovely spot to walk, explore and smell the flowers - when blooming. Staff kept to themselves and gave us space to wander the property. We walked, but Deepwood is set on a busy street corner so be prepared for traffic as you make your way to the parking area and the noise as you wander the gardens.

What a hidden gem in Salem! My husband and I have been trying to visit local museums and venues now…read morethat he is retired and this one popped in on our radar. We had an event near Salem so we thought we'd stop by. It's so quaint, gorgeous and proved to be lovely get away for the afternoon. It's not overly large as you can most likely walk and enjoy the trails, gardens and sights in about 30 minutes. There is a house tour but only on limited days/times and the day we visited was not one of those days. Beautiful flowers, tucked away benches and meandering trails all made for a wonderful walk. I highly recommend and it's free to walk around!

I was staying in Newport on the coast, and I drove an hour and a half just to see the museum. It…read morewas definitely worth the time, and the price. This is an absolutely amazing museum. The complex Covers four buildings. Two of them are for the museum, one of the buildings holds a giant screen movie theater that screens, some amazing aviation related movies, and the fourth building is an indoor waterpark, complete with a retired 747 parked on the roof. The emergency exits to the 747 are entrances to the waterslides. The primary building, where the spruce goose is located, covers aircraft from a replica of the original Wright Brothers flyer, to modern military aircraft. The secondary building, is the space, museum. It has aircraft such as the SR 71 blackbird, a model of the Apollo, lunar lander, and other space related exhibits. You can easily spend hours here. Admission is reasonable, and they offer discounts for military/veterans, seniors, youth, and local residents. Annual memberships are also available. To see the Spruce goose I highly recommend the flight deck tour. It's $25 on top of the museum admission, not cheap, but without it, all you really see is the entranceway of the plane. I took the tour, it was a 45 minute tour, it goes through the entire plane, and the docent talked about the whole history of the plane, it's different components, etc..... It was originally a prototype for a massive cargo plane, but because it was not completed by the end of WWII, there were no others made. It only flew one time, and there was a really cool recording of a reporter who was actually on the plane for that flight. It's definitely worth the visit.

I've wanted to see the Evergreen Aviation Museum since moving to Oregon. I remember the dome for…read morethe Spruce Goose in Long Beach in the late 70's but couldn't remember if I saw the place. The museum grounds is massive and there are 3 buildings that house all the museum displays. Besides the Spruce Goose, the museum has a large number of aircraft including the F-117 Nighthawk, A-10 Warthog, SR-71 Black Bird, F-86 Sabre, the Titan Launch Control room and so many other exhibits. There are many tours, movies and a flight simulator. Tip: Plan your visit with the Evergreen Aviation Museum website using the site map and digital guide. Wear comfy shoes. There is a lot of walking. There are tours given by volunteer docents, veterans or aerospace professionals. Many of the docents are around the museum and will give you interesting information about the exhibits in their area of expertise. Jerry was our guide to the Spruce Goose. He was a wealth of knowledge and made the tour very memorable. The entry is $24 for adults, $21 for seniors, Youth $14 and children under 5 are free. Tours are available for $25 per person. Tip: Individual membership is $85 and you can bring 1 guest which entitles you to a free tour of the Spruce Goose which is cheaper than the individual prices, plus, member pricing, events, a newsletter, plus discounts or free entry into other museums, aquariums and other places in Oregon.

What a wonderful surprise here at the Hallie Ford Museum of Art. Really unique exhibits and even a…read morefew from seniors students at neighboring Willamette University - we must have timed it right because entry was free the day we attended! It looks deceivingly small from the outside but there are two levels and many rooms of exhibits. It also has a small gift shop at the entry.

This gallery is a treasure. They have contemporary art, indigenous art and ancient artifacts! You…read moremust visit!

This is an amazing museum. It's a great way to spend a rainy afternoon. I highly recommend stopping…read morein. There is so much history here.

This was a pleasant surprise. Our neighbor told us about this spot as we were preparing for our…read moretrip, and I'm so glad he did. They had cockpits that my grandkids could get into and feel like they were learning how to be a pilot, full-blown planes, and the biggest hanger I've ever been in in my life. If you're in the area and you're in the military history, you will find this a very pleasant spot to stop and enjoy.

What a gem! Great museum with Corvallis history, interesting items. The goat man costume with film…read morefootage was the best!!!

This is a cute little small town museum. Admission is free, but there are a couple of donation…read moreboxes in the building if you so desire to contribute. We were given an exhibit guide that gave some information about artifacts in display cases that were numbered. Not sure why they went the route of an exhibit guide rather than posting the relevant information next to each item. The displays, on the most part, were well curated, and the history blurbs were interesting. The upstairs had a nice little kids exploration area.

What a great place to have stumbled upon! I love museums, I love history, and I could've been here…read morelonger reading all the plaques & articles but didn't want to take up that much of our only day to play. While it is free admission, I do hope people are generous with their donations. I wish more places like this still existed. Great displays, fun artifacts, great preservation of yesteryears treasures. I loved learning a few things about how LC became the 7mile strip of a city it is today. Thanks for sharing & keeping things like this alive!

Philomath translates from the Greek as "love of learning." It's appropriate, then that the Benton…read moreCounty Historical Society&Museum is housed on its branch of the OSU campus. It's in a beautiful, historic building, upon a hill with views of the Coast Range, Mary's Peak, and the Cascades. The people are friendly- after all, "philo" translates from the Greek as "friendship." As a museum, it's OK. As noted by another Yelper, it's more posters than actual exhibits and artifacts. Oregon is rich in history, but sadly, you're better off playing Oregon Trail.

I'll never forget the first time I drove through Philomath and did what everyone probably does, I…read morepronounced it like it looks FYLO-MATH. But the locals pronounce it FAH-LOW-MUTH. Turns out I was onto something though as the reason this town bears this name is because of this building which was a college that was known for its Philosophy and Math programs. It's since been turned into a historical society and museum with research library on local history. They put out fascinating displays of clothing, quilts, photographs and other artwork. It's a mix between a museum and a cultural center, as well as an integral part of the preservation of Oregon and this area's history. Defnitely worth a stop!