Visited on a Wednesday around 3pm; parking was easy and it was $18 a person. We aren't boat or…read moreseaside people by any means, but we still found ourselves learning new things and fascinated by this well done museum. The ticket comes with a tour of an actual boat, which we did first, it's a steep ladder to go down into the boat so I would recommend only to people in better health. You can walk on top of the boat as well if you can't go down inside. The actual museum itself is so well curated and has SO many rooms and exhibits to look at. They have 3D movie options which we didn't do, but the museum itself is beautifully done and worth it if you have time in Astoria.

The Native cultural exhibits were delightfully narrative-forward, giving context to a…read morerepresentative collection of artifacts, fishing, hunting, a fabulous display of the amazing use of the cedar tree. It's truly top notch, and as my old man builds, scripts and funds museums, I've been to more than my share. The variety of exhibits, the excellence of the writing in the narratives (the one on the Coast Guard rescues in the bar is heart wrenching and moving), and the sweep of the architecture make this a truly excellent museum. I didn't have any issue with the staff as some have written about, and I cannot imagine anything they could have done diminishing my enjoyment of this museum. I look forward to visiting the new addition when it is completed.

The Flavel House hadn't been on our list of things to see in Astoria, but our daughter saw it when…read morewe did the movie museum, and really wanted to go. We did, and no regrets. I would say a highlight of our stay in Astoria. This historic mansion is beautifully well kept, with some original furnishings, and some were donated (they keep binders of what was donated and you can read the histories of those pieces). Definitely recommend hitting this museum if coming to Astoria. Has a small part in the Goonies movie, if that's your jam. There is some group package discount for the mansion, the movie museum, and I believe the Heritage Museum.

This house was absolutely breathtaking. It has to be one of the best cared for house museums I've…read moreever visited. I was shocked to hear from the docent that it was in bad shape many decades ago before it opened as a museum. Grand, high ceilings and immaculate furnishings. The docent noted to me that it doesn't have "old house smell" -- she was right! This is a great place to learn some Astoria history from a prominent Astoria family!

I've been here numerous times. The owner is super friendly and welcoming…read more I started following the museum on Facebook as you can keep on the latest acquisitions acquired by the museum. Also, she keeps you abreast of the openings and closings of the museum. The museum is typically closed during the winter season but opens during the weekends in the summer months. The last time I was there she said you are the first ones in so no charge. I bought a pin on the way out for $10 as I want to support this great and fun place. She doesn't have a true gift shop as of yet. But they are moving around the exhibits to put one in the front of the museum. I'm excited as they had a small one in the middle of the downstairs in the past and they had some fun items. Most of the stuff you have to see to believe and it's all unbelievably quirky which adds to the overall fun of the place. I try to go each time I'm in town. It's well worth the $5 admission. I'll definitely be back again.

This place is a complete trip. The owner is really awesome…read moreand the things to see in this place are cool, creepy and down right weird as F. The energy the building has is scary and weird feeling. Over all I loved the museum.

The Oregon Film museum is located in the old jail and was the location for filming the jail house…read morescenes in the Goonies. It's a great use of this classic space, but it is pretty small. Astoria is a small town, so it's relative. For me, it was worth it to view the space and the memorabilia they have of not just the Goonies but other Oregon filmed titles. The most fun was that they have some sets where you can make mini-movies of yourself. I'm an embarrassingly bad actress, so those shorts will never see the light of day, but it was fun doing it and even more fun watching other people act out scenes from Goonies, Kindergarden Cop, the Shining and Point Break. The entry fee is in alignment with the size and options you have in the museum - I wouldn't miss this if your in Astoria for a one time visit and do recommend the triple ticket to see Flavel House and the Historic Museum.

This was our second time at the OFM. It's location was a long-ago jail, used as a shooting location…read morein 1985's "Goonies," and currently houses a museum dedicated to the history of Hollywood productions that were filmed at least partially in Oregon, although it is largely dedicated to "The Goonies," and is a pilgrimage site for fans. Besides the exterior, they have a (fairly inauthentic) reproduction of the Fratelli's Jeep in the lot, and of course the jail cell inside, and a collection of various collectables, authentic props, and reproductions from Goonies as well as a few other films. There is also a "film studio," where you can make up to five scenes from a list of provided scripts or you can improvise. You get a QR code to save and send out the finished film. It's pretty cool, actually. Here's the bad: This is a county jail from 1914 Astoria. It is...not a large space. Depending on the day, it can be crowded. Like, hard to move crowded. Anxiety-inducing crowded. Give up without seeing everything crowded. But you can take your Goonies photos and learn a little for $6/adult $2/child as of 12/27/25. Not too shabby. There is also a gift shop with some pretty cool merch and even Baby Ruth bars. ***In other area movie news, the school from "Kindergarten Cop," other sites from Goonies, and "Short Circuit" are in town, among others. But you probably new all that.***

Interesting museum chock full of local historical info and artifacts…read more We decided to tour the Flavel House but ended up buying combo passes to the 3 museums. Heritage was fun. They've plastered the walls in signs and dates offering hours of reading should you have the time and/or inclination. We did not...but we certainly enjoyed around an hours worth of wandering and learning more about the history of the area. Cool stop in Astoria.

While in Astoria we wanted to be sure to see all there is to see. Lots of black and white pictures,…read morestories of the day and artifacts. Like many places of the day racial tensions were rampant. Interesting but I don't need to revisit

Open until 10pm daily…read more Beautiful views anytime but especially for sunsets. Love this place

The Column is such a treat. The stairs to the top (164 steps) take you to an observation deck that…read morehas amazing views of Astoria. It is $5 to park and well worth it! Buy a wooden glider for $1 at the gift shop (or find some on the field below!) If you are scared of heights you will likely be a little nervous at the top (like me), but I stay near my trusted column and enjoy mys of immensely. We love being friends of the column!

Super fun and funny tour. Chad and "fingers" made the tour interesting and very entertaining. How…read morehas a documentary or film not been made of the Clowns of Astoria!?

The tour was very informative and they kept the tour interactive..lots of great informationread more

One of the better preserved old forts on the west coast. You can explore the fort's various…read morebatteries and buildings (not all are open to the public), as well as walk along scenic trails. Be wary of disc golfers though! Nice visitor center with a lot of historical information.

Fort Stevens is the campground for people adverse to "roughing it". There are seemingly more RV…read moresites than "traditional" tent camping ones, complete with electrical and plumbing hookups. Not to mention rentable yurts and cabins, (hot!) showers, (relatively) clean restroom facilities, and even a firewood delivery service, right to your campsite! Fort Stevens is also massive: miles of hikeable/bikeable trails, sandy beaches, a lake with a boat ramp, a shipwreck, a disc golf course, a military history museum (and gift shop), and several abandoned military installations and batteries to hike and explore. There's more to see and do here than can be experienced in a single camping trip, and after more than a half dozen visits to the park, I'm still discovering new secrets! Also, keep an eye on the various post boards around the park, in which special events, such as storybook readings, put on by the Friends of Fort Stevens, occur on many a summer night. As I mentioned earlier, this is camping only in the loosest sense of the word, in that you're sleeping outside (well, if you're not in an RV, yurt or cabin). The campsites are relatively small, and close together, but that is also part of the charm, particularly for children: they're all but guaranteed to make some new friends during your stay here, as there will be rugrats running around, skating, riding bikes, exploring, and likely yelling and screaming all around you, for as long as the daylight persists. Intimacy and privacy does not exist here. There are better places to camp in the Pacific Northwest, particularly for those who desire privacy, serenity, an escape from noise and the presence of others, and a place to commune with and be surrounded by nature (and nature only). Those places exist, but Fort Stevens is not one of them. Despite all that, I have a sentimental attachment to this place, thanks to childhood memories of camping here in my youth. Now, I'm hoping to impart similar memories on my children. Fort Stevens may not be *for* everyone, but it *has something* for everyone. If you can't see that, go get lost in the woods elsewhere.

Goonies never say…read more..... Some movies are classics. I will forever love watching the Goonies. It has always been one of my favorites. The fact it was made in my home state of Oregon just makes it a little bit more awesome. Being in Astoria on vacation made this house a bucket list item. We didn't need to look through the windows at what the new owners had done. Or take items. There is a donation box. Please help pay for the constant vandalism. There was a time a previous owner had stopped access for obvious reasons. Let's try and respect the current owner and not keep the true fans from enjoying a bit of Oregon movie history. Just being in front of this actual lived in house from the Goonies movie is amazing. I really enjoyed thinking about all the movie scenes and how cool it would have been to be on set for filming. So much history. I know we've seen it already but I can't wait to see it up close again.

I've probably seen The Goonies movie about 50 times in my life. While in Astoria, we decided to…read morecome by to check out the house. It was pretty easy to research and map out how to get here. It's in a neighborhood on a private driveway. Be sure to not park in their driveway or the neighbor's spot. You can park in the neighborhood somewhere and walk up. There's a sign at the bottom of the driveway too, the owners know people will come by to take photos etc, so they aren't bothered by it. Just be respectful and you'll be fine. For any inconvenience, they put out a donation bin if you want to drop a few dollars for coming by. Cool to see the house that I admired as a little kid. Glad to have come by to snap a few photos and see it in person. We walked the neighborhood too, we were out of there in like 20 mins. Childhood memory fulfilled.