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Marsh's Free Museum

Marsh's Free Museum

4.1(116 reviews)
33.5 mi
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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.

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Marsh's Free Museum
Marsh's Free Museum - Marsh's Free Museum to the right of Captain Bob's Chowder

Marsh's Free Museum to the right of Captain Bob's Chowder

Marsh's Free Museum - Storefront

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Columbia River Maritime Museum - (6/17/25)

Columbia River Maritime Museum

4.5(173 reviews)
20.9 mi

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.

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Columbia River Maritime Museum - My ticket for the Columbia Lightship!!

My ticket for the Columbia Lightship!!

Columbia River Maritime Museum - You can tour the inside of the Columbia Lightship! It's so cool!

You can tour the inside of the Columbia Lightship! It's so cool!

Columbia River Maritime Museum - Museum entry to all exhibits

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Museum entry to all exhibits

Cannon Beach History Center and Museum - Entryway.

Cannon Beach History Center and Museum

3.8(8 reviews)
35.1 mi

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

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Cannon Beach History Center and Museum
Cannon Beach History Center and Museum
Cannon Beach History Center and Museum - Gift Shop.

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Gift Shop.

Wahkiakum County Museum - museums - Updated May 2026

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