If you've lived in the Pacific Northwest and ever wondered about the origin of those Jake the…read moreAlligator Man stickers, this is the review for you! Marsh's Free Museum is the legendary home of Jake himself (you can find him in the back). The shop is an absolute treasure trove of curiosities. It features a mix of your classic beach-town souvenirs alongside more "not-so-typical" fare, like unique books, sweatshirts, and even knives. If you have some spare quarters, the old-school mechanical games are a must-play! The service here has always been great, super attentive and friendly. As for value, some things are a little expensive, but they also have affordable stuff if you look hard enough. They are not any more expensive than any other shop in Long Beach. I always make it a point to stop here every single time I'm in Long Beach. Whether you're just starting your trek down the strip or looking for the perfect place to end your journey, this spot is a PNW essential.

What can I say other than this is a huge tourist trap, but in the best way possible? You know it's…read moregood when one of the exhibits has its own Wikipedia page (Jake the Alligator Man). There are lot of curios, from taxidermy animals to old orchestreons. A lot of the amusing displays are in the back and in corners. I would say if you have small kids to be careful bringing them in as it seems like there are a lot of delicate items, from the piles of beautiful seashells in the front, to the porcelain items in the back. It is such a fun and unique place to visit, and the best part is that it's free! Although you will definitely walk away having purchased something.

Visited on a Wednesday around 3pm; parking was easy and it was $18 a person. We aren't boat or…read moreseaside people by any means, but we still found ourselves learning new things and fascinated by this well done museum. The ticket comes with a tour of an actual boat, which we did first, it's a steep ladder to go down into the boat so I would recommend only to people in better health. You can walk on top of the boat as well if you can't go down inside. The actual museum itself is so well curated and has SO many rooms and exhibits to look at. They have 3D movie options which we didn't do, but the museum itself is beautifully done and worth it if you have time in Astoria.

The Native cultural exhibits were delightfully narrative-forward, giving context to a…read morerepresentative collection of artifacts, fishing, hunting, a fabulous display of the amazing use of the cedar tree. It's truly top notch, and as my old man builds, scripts and funds museums, I've been to more than my share. The variety of exhibits, the excellence of the writing in the narratives (the one on the Coast Guard rescues in the bar is heart wrenching and moving), and the sweep of the architecture make this a truly excellent museum. I didn't have any issue with the staff as some have written about, and I cannot imagine anything they could have done diminishing my enjoyment of this museum. I look forward to visiting the new addition when it is completed.

So much is packed into this museum. Local history about the sea, Long Beach racing history,…read morehistoric model trains and toys and a lovely room dedicated to crafts. Rugs hooked with felted wool, both historic and crafted while I watched were visually stunning. The method has been around for hundreds of years and this is the first time I have seen this type of work. Some beautiful quilts too

We visited the museum on 'free' Thursday and was given a delightful briefing from a very energetic…read moregreeter. She directed us to the amazing story about the man who rowed his 'Sector' boat from Japan to the Illwaco coast. Very impressive story of a mans will to accomplish a true feat of courage. Lots of trains and a walkthru of the areas logging history. Outside we discover a restored railcar that is in pristine condition. The greeter again was delightful as we recount our path. It's worthy of a stop but once is enough and you can continue driving up to the nearby lighthouse at Cape Disapointment.

The Flavel House hadn't been on our list of things to see in Astoria, but our daughter saw it when…read morewe 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.

This house was absolutely breathtaking. It has to be one of the best cared for house museums I've…read moreever 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!

Well it's closed due to covid but what a spot for a winter sun and fun. There is a great view from…read morehere in the winter especially. There is a small walk up and then a panoramic view of the coast and of the Columbia River So grab a mask and a friend and enjoy!

A rainy afternoon didn't stop us from enjoying the area! We took a short drive from Long Beach to…read morevisit the center. Wow! It was so interesting! They have a nice film, as well as lots of interesting information to see and read in the center about Lewis & Clark's journey, the nearby lighthouse, shipwrecks, etc. We loved it.

Wow! Raymond Washington, who would have thought this would be where a fantastic Carriage museum…read morewould reside. Everything from horse drawn hearse to a Handsome cab and literary 50 more, all perfectly restored. About a two hour drive from Portland Oregon, but well worth the drive. Other than places to eat oysters, there's not much here.

What a cool place for a quick visit. Some great historical displays of the evolution of the horse…read moredrawn carriage. Some were even used in movies. A gem of a place. Could have e done without the Gay Pride flag in front of the coffee shop attached. Guess I should have worn my heterosexual shirt today. Anyway, it was a really neat museum. Reasonable price and a military discount. See our YouTube channel Coolest Life

I've been here numerous times. The owner is super friendly and welcoming…read more I started following the museum on Facebook as you can keep on the latest acquisitions acquired by the museum. Also, she keeps you abreast of the openings and closings of the museum. The museum is typically closed during the winter season but opens during the weekends in the summer months. The last time I was there she said you are the first ones in so no charge. I bought a pin on the way out for $10 as I want to support this great and fun place. She doesn't have a true gift shop as of yet. But they are moving around the exhibits to put one in the front of the museum. I'm excited as they had a small one in the middle of the downstairs in the past and they had some fun items. Most of the stuff you have to see to believe and it's all unbelievably quirky which adds to the overall fun of the place. I try to go each time I'm in town. It's well worth the $5 admission. I'll definitely be back again.

This place is a complete trip. The owner is really awesome…read moreand the things to see in this place are cool, creepy and down right weird as F. The energy the building has is scary and weird feeling. Over all I loved the museum.

My family and I had a great time at the 7 Wonders Museum at Mt St. Helens. We loved the visitors…read morecenter and presentation by the staff on Mt St. Helens. We also scheduled a tour of the blast zone and encountered beautiful scenery, landscapes and wildlife. The tour was eye opening on the amount of devistation and change that can take place so quickly in a catastropic event. I definitely recommend a visit along with the tour you will not be disappointed.

This was a nice little local museum…read more The cost was free with a $3 recommended donation. The museum had a tiny private parking lot. You start out in a small gift shop where there are some books and various local items for purchase. You continue on to the exhibit area, and get to read about Canon Beach's history in the form of a timeline. The presentations also had cones that provided audio in Spanish. When we visited, a couple of the exhibits were in progress, but the newer timeline presentations looked really sharp in comparison to the couple of older displays they still had available. The museum made an effort for some interactive displays as well, There were a couple of telephones where you could listen to fabricated accounts of people of a certain time, and then there was also a small room in the back that was set up like an Indian long house that encouraged kids to play in it. There was another room in the back that had a quilt / art display in it. Based on the older reviews, it doesn't sound like this display ever rotates. There were a couple of options for sitting on benches while reading the displays. You could do this place in under an hour.

Cannon Beach is so beautiful, so serene, so chill. The sunsets were amazing. The backdrop of the…read moreforest was insane. Having a bonfire on the beach with s'mores and snacks with the cool breeze was unreal. Immaculate vibe