Discover What's Inside the
MUSEUMS
Discover What's Inside the
MUSEUMS
Upcoming Events
Throughout the year there's something for everyone!
FreeFeatured
Corvallis Museum
Thursday, October 15, 2026
4:00 - 7:00 pm
Willamette Abstract Group
Kids & FamiliesFree
Corvallis Museum
Sunday, November 1, 2026
1:00pm to 4:00pm
Join us for a community celebration of life, honoring those who have died.
Current Exhibits
Stories, inspiration, and an artist's journey.
Corvallis Museum
February 28, 2026
- March 29, 2027
CALYX, Inc.: A Herstory of Radical Resilience
MARY C. VERHOEVEN GALLERY
The exhibit explores the founding and legacy of CALYX Journal, established in 1976 in Corvallis, growing from a radical local publication into an internationally respected literary institution. ...
Philomath Museum
April 25, 2026
- January 2, 2027
Centuries of Celebration
HISTORY GALLERY
Explore how Americans have commemorated the nation’s milestones, from the 1876 Centennial to the patriotic fervor of the 1976 Bicentennial! ...
Corvallis Museum
July 2, 2026
- March 7, 2027
Strength, Struggle, Survival: A Community Response to 250 Years
MARY C. VERHOEVEN GALLERY
A community response to 250 years. ...
Philomath Museum
August 8, 2026
- March 27, 2027
Oregon's Trail of Tears
MORELAND GALLERY
Haunting landscape photography exploring the 1856 route where hundreds of indigenous men, women, and children were forcefully marched. ...
Research & Collections
Our collection includes over 140,000 artifacts, including 60,000 pieces in the Horner Collection which was acquired by BCHS in 2008. The collection consists of photographs, historical documents, textiles, quilts, clothing, domestic arts, farm implements, natural history, scientific instruments, and personal possessions.
Visit the museums
We look forward to your visit! Click below for directions and hours.
Corvallis Museum
Located in Downtown Corvallis near Riverfront Park, shopping and dining.
Philomath Museum
Located on Main Street in Philomath, just five miles west of Corvallis.
SHOP THE STORE
The Konick Family Museum Store is located in the Corvallis Museum and is open the same hours. You can also shop for select gifts and memberships online!
Join and Give
Your support makes a difference to the museums, educational programs, and exhibitions.