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Klamath County Museum

1451 Main St · Klamath Falls, OR

Why you should go…

The Klamath County Museum is the primary history museum for Klamath County, Oregon, located in a building constructed between 1933 and 1935 that originally served as an Oregon National Guard armory. Permanent and rotating exhibits cover the region's Native American culture, pioneer settlement, natural history, timber and military heritage. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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Good to know

General museums guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Check the special exhibition separately

    Touring shows usually carry their own ticket and their own opening hours, listed apart from general admission.

  • Look for the free window

    Many museums run community days, member evenings, or discounted late openings. It is worth a look before you pay full price.

  • Travel light through the door

    Large bags and backpacks often have to go to a coat check, and lines for it move slowly at opening.

  • Weekday mornings beat weekend afternoons

    School groups clear out by early afternoon midweek, while weekends stay busy from late morning on.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Klamath County Museum, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Sightseeing
    Outdoor Adventure

    Klamath County

    Free

    Official visitor bureau for Oregon's Klamath region, home to Crater Lake National Park and Lava Beds National Monument.

    Steps awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

  • Eat & Drink
    Local Gem

    Gino's Cafe and Sports Bar

    Under $25

    Casual cafe and sports bar in downtown Klamath Falls serving breakfast, pizza, burgers and pub fare.

    Steps awaySwitch it up: Eat & Drink

  • Stay
    Family Favorite

    Lake Of The Woods Resort

    $50+

    Historic mountain lake resort in the southern Oregon Cascades with cabins, RV sites and a marina.

    0.4 mi awaySwitch it up: Stay

  • Museums
    Free

    Klamath Art Association Gallery

    Free

    A member-run gallery in Klamath Falls hosting free monthly shows by local painters, photographers and craftspeople.

    1.1 mi awayMore like this

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Outdoor Adventure

    Crater Lake Zipline

    $50+

    Guided zipline canopy tour with suspension bridges and rappels near Crater Lake National Park.

    4.3 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor

  • Museums
    Free

    Tanker 61 Memorial Wildfire Learning Center

    Free

    A wildfire memorial and viewing center at the Klamath Falls airtanker base honoring two pilots lost in 1992.

    4.3 mi awayMore like this