MUSE

Thursday, April 16, 2026
4:00 - 7:00 pm
Corvallis Museum
Corvallis Museum

MUSE

Thursday, April 16, 2026
4:00 - 7:00 pm

MUSE is a special event celebrating arts, culture, and history at the Corvallis Museum! Every third Thursday, in conjunction with the Corvallis Arts Walk, join us for this free event for all ages.

On April 16th, MUSE celebrates National Poetry Month!

4:00 pm Doors open, free admission. Art booths, poetry books for sale, live music, food and wine!

5:30 Poetry reading by David Goodrum, followed by Open Mic hosted by Poetics Corvallis

A more detailed schedule can be found below.

Photography Notice: By attending this event, you acknowledge and agree that photography and/or video recording may take place. Your image, likeness, and voice may be used by Benton County Historical Society for promotional, marketing, or archival purposes without further notice or compensation.

For accommodation related to a disability, please contact Anya Ballinger at education@bentoncountymuseums.org

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Evening Attractions

  • 4:00 pm doors open, free admission
  • 4:00 - 5:30 pm - Music by OSU Guitar Ensemble
  • 5:30 pm - Poetry reading by David Goodrun
  • 6:00 - 7:30 pm - Open Mic hosted by Poetics Corvallis

 

  • Poetry books for sale from Grassroots Books
  • Blackout poetry craft station for all ages!
  • Hands-on typewriter booth for all ages!
  • Local artists vending (to reserve your vending spot, please email events@bentoncountymuseums.org)
  • Wine tasting
  • Museum exhibits open all night!
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Sneak peek: May 2026 MUSE theme

Art Grows Here 

On May 21st, joins us for a celebration of rural arts organizations in Benton County and beyond!

To apply to be a vendor for May's MUSE event please email events@bentoncountymuseums.org

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