Discover What's Inside the
MUSEUMS
Discover What's Inside the
MUSEUMS
Upcoming Events
Throughout the year there's something for everyone!
Kids & FamiliesFree
Corvallis Museum
Saturday, November 1, 2025
1:00pm to 4:00pm
Join us for a community celebration of life, honoring those who have died.
FreeFeatured
Philomath Museum
Wednesday, November 18, 2026
2:00 pm
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
June 6, 2026
- September 20, 2026
Death Becomes Her
FRED & MARY BRAUTI GALLERY
Explore the material culture of mourning from 1860-1919, when grief was expressed in highly codified forms of dress, adornment and personal objects. ...
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. ...
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 The collection consists of photographs, historical documents, textiles, quilts, clothing, domestic arts, farm implements, natural history, scientific instruments, and personal possessions.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.