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North American Bigfoot Center

31297 SE Hwy 26 · Boring, OR

Why you should go…

The North American Bigfoot Center in Boring, Oregon is a museum and gift shop dedicated to Sasquatch research, curated by Cliff Barackman of Animal Planet's Finding Bigfoot. Exhibits include eyewitness accounts, footprint casts, photographs, and a life sized sasquatch replica nicknamed Murphy. The center is open daily and includes an on site gift shop with Bigfoot themed merchandise.

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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?

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