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Union County Museum

333 S Main St · Union, OR

Why you should go…

The Union County Museum fills five historic buildings on Main Street in Union, a small town southeast of La Grande. Its centerpiece is the Cowboys Then and Now exhibit tracing cattle culture from Spanish ships to 21st-century ranching, joined by displays on agriculture, blacksmithing, Native American heritage, mining, railroads and pioneer life, a restored First National Bank building and a livery station on frontier transport. Open Mother's Day through September, Wednesday to Saturday, 11 am to 3 pm; adult admission is $5.

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  • #cowboys
  • #pioneer
  • #eastern oregon
  • #ranching

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 Union 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

    Eastern Oregon

    Free

    Regional tourism organization for the eleven counties of eastern Oregon.

    13 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Union County

    Free

    Chamber-run visitor guide to Union County's small towns, outdoor recreation, and the La Grande hub.

    14 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

  • Tours
    Outdoor Adventure

    Eagle Cap Excursion Train

    $50+

    Scenic heritage train ride along the Grande Ronde and Wallowa Rivers in northeast Oregon.

    25 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours

  • Stay
    Outdoor Adventure

    Mtn. View RV Park

    $50+

    Family-run full-service RV resort in Baker City since 1959, with pull-through big-rig sites, a hot tub and general store, at I-84 exit 304 on the Oregon Trail.

    29 mi awaySwitch it up: Stay

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Local Gem

    Minam Store

    Free

    A remote outfitter and general store at the confluence of the Minam and Wallowa rivers in Oregon's backcountry.

    29 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor

  • Museums
    History Buff

    Heritage Station Museum

    Under $25

    A Pendleton railroad-depot museum on Umatilla County history with a pioneer cabin, schoolhouse and caboose.

    55 mi awayMore like this