The Albany Regional Museum
136 Lyon Street SW, Albany, OR 97321
This museum is a fun collection of old Albany memorabilia, photos and artifacts. View a shoeshine stand popular in Albany for decades or the Camp Adair exhibit, and be sure to stop in the Tripp Research Room. The Museum is open Monday through Saturday 12-4pm. and during other times by appointment.
Website: www.armuseum.com
(541) 967-7122
Albany Carousel and Dentzel American Carousel Museum
503 SW 1st Ave, Albany, OR 97321
Albany’s Brass Ring carousel studio is a non-profit, volunteer organization dedicated to building a traditional carousel in Albany’s downtown historical district. The carving studio is located at, 503 First Avenue West, in downtown Albany. The Brass Ring carving studio is open Monday through Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm (and Wednesday nights until 9 pm). The Dentzel American Carousel Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 4pm. Volunteers and visitors are always welcome.
541-791-3340
Benton County Historical Museum
1101 Main Street / PO Box 35
Philomath, OR 97370
The Benton County Historical Museum in Philomath, Oregon, is housed in the former Philomath College Building. The central part of the building was completed in 1867. The left wing was added in 1905 and the right wing in 1907. Philomath College closed in 1927. The museum opened in 1980.
Website: www.bentoncountymuseum.org/
(541)-929-6230
The Boston Mill Society
1132 30th Place SW, Albany OR 97321-3419
The Boston Mill Society is working to preserve the Boston/Thompson mill properties as a center to interpret the agricultural, commercial, industrial, and social life of Oregon's Willamette Valley. Boston/Thompson Mills is Oregon's oldest continuously operating water powered mill, one of four remaining grist mills in the state, and one of only two mills still in operation. It is an integral part of the history of Linn County and the Willamette Valley. Located in Shedd, Oregon. View from the road only. For more information contact the society at the address above or visit their Website: www.bostonmill.org
The Depot Museum
39004 NE 1st Ave., Scio, OR 97373
Located at 1st and Ash, the depot itself was the West Scio Depot that in 1985 was dismantled from a farm west of town, moved, and completely rebuilt on the present site. Hours are Saturday & Sunday 1pm-4pm or by appointment. 503-394-2354
Linn County Historical Museum
101 Park Ave., Brownsville, OR 97327
Website: www.co.linn.or.us/parks/museums/historymuseum.html
Linn County Historical Museum was established in Brownsville in 1962 by the Linn County Historical Society in cooperation with the City of Brownsville. The museum is open Monday through Saturday 11am-4pm and Sunday 1-5pm. Group tours may be pre-arranged for any time or day. Call to arrange for tours or for further information.
541-466-3390
541-466-5666
Monteith House Museum
P.O. Box 965
518 2nd, SW , Albany, Oregon 97321
The Monteith House, the first frame structure built in Albany in 1849, is one of the most authentically restored homes in Oregon. It is now a house museum, where visitors can see the pioneer kitchen Christine Monteith used to prepare meals or the original piano brought by covered wagon to help make the wilderness a bit more civilized. The house is open to the public for touring. Summer hours are Wed-Sun, 12-4pm and during other times by appointment.
For more information Monteith House 541-928-0911
800-526-2256
Rock Hill School Foundation
Rock Hill School Foundation has restored Rock Hill School to represent the typical one-room schoolhouse of the early part of the century. The current structure is the fifth school building to occupy the site, continuing a tradition dating back to 1853. It is open to tours by arrangement. Call for more information.
