This is a "don't miss" if you are in Port Orford! The history of the old coast guard station comes…read morealive. Displays are great. The old buildings are beautiful, and the trail out to the old lookout base and overlook of the old boathouse location is awesome. Wonderful volunteers, beautiful grounds, and rich history. All in one.

Open April-October Wednesday-Monday 10:00-3:30. Free museum. Donations accepted. Volunteers very…read moreinformative about the history of the area. The surrounding trails are well kept and a pleasant easy hike.

this is an absolutely belated review (i visited this past summer), but from time to time I'll think…read moreback on my hike here: wow is an understatement. to visit south slough is to truly pause and appreciate our delicate ecosystems. such tranquility, much needed solace. the salty air literally invites a few deep breaths. i imagine mary oliver often watches in awe from above. south slough is a gem, and i was impressed by just how maintained the reserve is kept. it definitely is worth the drive here, but just know that the drive can be a little bumpy and windy, if you get car sick easily like me. once you're here, there's several trail options.

So it says that it's closed today but I think that's just for the interpretive center. We hike here…read moreregularly on the weekends when we're in the Coos Bay/North Bend area. They allow dogs on the trail as long as they're leash and you clean up after them so regular rolls in my opinion. It's a great place to hike with your dog. The trails are decently maintained they are easy to follow and the signage is really clear. I've wandered many trails one that hook up and Link into another trial and one that I've made a choice to walk down a different path and no matter how long I've walked and how many different trails I've taken we've never got lost. It's a great place to grow mushroom hunting as well. I've never run into any problems with trickers or transients. Every trial we've ever taken has led to a positive outcome. I probably spent 15 hours hiking here with my dog and her friends. It's free and not too far away from whiskey run if you want to hit the beach. I don't know anything about The interpreter center or classes they offer here because I have never been here without my pup.

This little printing museum is so fascinating and is a must see! The story of the printers life and…read morehow the building (now on the national registry) all came about is so interesting. And see all the fonts and type and how all the machines work is just amazing!

I called George for a tour not realizing the museum was on winter hours. George was the consummate…read moregentlemen. Very knowledgeable and kind to take time out of his day. He gave us a copy of the Sun. The museum is well-cared for and extremely well-organized. These volunteers care!

The life center was amazing. It was nice to be able to touch, feel and feed some of the animals…read morethere. I would absolutely recommend to everyone to take the time to check it out.

This is a great spot to visit, especially for kids. It's next to a working shrimp/fish processing…read morefacility. Volunteer staff are amazing, and let my son help feed some of the sea life in the touch tanks. I've never seen an abalone eat, let alone move around so close! They also had a octopus visiting that was donated from a local boat. Overall great learning and clean and organized. Not large so only takes 30-45 minutes and cost is $5 per adult, kids free and funds help with the research.

Brought my nephews here last week and it's a cute little place. A little small for the older kids…read more If you don't have grippy socks be prepared to pay $5 for a pair. Coffee and snacks available for adults and kids.

I've been a loyal customer of this place since they had their grand opening, I was nearly the only…read moreone in there with my son for quite a while. Then they decided to move locations, and implement a preschool, and overnight developed some superiority complex, thinking that they can kick out the babies at 11:30, because their "preschool" is starting. Nowhere do they mention this as I'm purchasing an unlimited day pass. I walked in there one day only to be kicked out, not even a half an hour later. Not even a free pass, apology, nothing, just orders... so much for being loyal...no more. Stop supporting businesses, even if they're local, if they don't appreciate your business.

This was a fun gift shop. The staff was very helpful and kind. The prices were reasonable,…read moreespecially for a gift shop. I will definitely shop there again when I come back.

The museum is free…read more The gift shop has classic tourist merch. The staff are friendly enough. Jerry's Rogue River Museum and Gift Shop are in a building near the boarding area for the fantastic 5-star Jerry's Rogue Jets tours. Both the museum and gift shop are a-ok though neither is really amazing either. We came for the museum and it was a quick distraction with a couple rooms decorated with photographs, infographics, and stuffed-animal displays about the fish, birds, wildlife, and history of the Rogue River. Kudos to those that invested the time and energy to put the exhibits together. Rounding up to a generous 4 stars because there probably aren't many other free options for quickly learning a bit about the history of the area.

We took our homeschool group on a field trip here. Gary was a great host, explained so much and…read moreanswered all our questions. It was very interesting, a piece of history I never knew existed. Great for kids 8+ years, but even the younger ones seemed to enjoy it.

I stopped by here today. Went down to the end of the driveway and parked. There was a sign on the…read moredoor. Call Gary @ yada Yada if you would like to go inside. So we did, and he showed up in 5 or 10 min and proceeded to give us a great tour. It was an active jumper base until 1981. I'm glad the county did not bulldoze the site!

This a fabulous little local museum right outside of old town. Lots of really good old photos and…read morememorabilia. For a small town museum, it's well thought out and curated. For $3, it would be hard to complain.

Great place, we try to research some history each town we visit. The lady helping us was…read moreabsolutely fabulous. I wish we lived closer because she's a gem to talk to. If the business sees this we were there July 10, 11or 12 I can't remember but she was the greeter. We talked about Jeeps. Thank you for your kind heart. We appreciate you

Let me start with...I appreciate all museums! I was excited to visit a local museum here in Coos…read moreBay. Parking is free and easy. We surprisingly came on a free day. Normally admission is $7 for adults. The lady at the front counter was so friendly. I started by going upstairs where they were having a small craft show. Meet some lovely people with amazing skills. Spoke with each vendor about their art pieces and even bought a few items for Christmas gifts. We then walked around the couple spaces upstairs with exhibits. The upstairs building itself is beautiful. Arched ceiling and old doors. The art on display was a variety of local artists and different styles. We then went downstairs to see a rescheduling art display. I appreciated the beadwork and PNW themed creations. In total, we were there for less than an hour. There's not a lot to see but what was there was nice. They have a good size gift shop but minimal things to purchase. Seems like a missed opportunity. I feel there should be some local artist items as well as Coos Bay trinkets that support local artists talents. I'm sure there are locals who would give a portion of their sales to the museum. Maybe rotate vendors quarterly? I don't know. I just know there wasn't much to purchase or show interest in supporting the museum. All in all it was a nice visit. T thought I took more photos but I guess I was just living in the moment :}

Have an hour and like art? Worth stopping in! Very polite and informative staff as well. The…read moregallery on the first floor by far my favorite. Local art from schools also on display adds a nice community touch to the experience. Overall, a great spot to explore if you're in the area!

Local museums are always worth a visit, as is this one. You get a real feeling for life of the…read moreearly settlers, as well as a sense their descendants who live here today. Nice exhibit of Native American baskets and early photographs.

wow...we recently moved to the area and had heard great things about the museum. we can agree, it's…read moretrue. the variety of historical artifacts and the way everything is displayed and explained is excellent. from indians to gold miners to school and postal photos and memorabilia, not to mention clothing and homemaking treasures.