Author of Science, Submarines & Secrets: The Incredible Early Years of the Albany Research Center, Tai Stith, will present on the least to the most effective avenues of researching classified and declassified topics. Bring questions for after the presentation!
Back by popular demand, Mike Martin’s presentation on the history of nutria ranching in the United States and right here in Albany, Oregon will be hosted for March’s History Bites!
April is National Poetry Month and to celebrate, we have invited Mid-Valley Poetry Society to read their poems in our community room. Join us as we explore the human experience through our community’s talented poets.
Ever wonder why the most elegant cars were built during the Great Depression? Speaker, Dr. Michael Henich, will answer this question during his History Bites Presentation.
In honor of National Historic Preservation Month, we will be hosting a hands-on workshop where visitors can learn from our Collections Manager how to preserve their family treasures.
Matilda Novak will be presenting on her family’s escape from communism resulting in the creation of Novak’s Restaurant here in Albany, Oregon. Learn about what they are up to now!
President of Sons and Daughters of Oregon Pioneers, Chris Meinike, will present on the history of SDOP, its importance in preserving Oregon’s history, and its ongoing activities.
Cindy Thomas from the Settlemier House will present on the history of Woodburn, Oregon and the significance of the Settlemier House.
The American Civil War was significant in creating what is our contemporary funeral economy and funeral practices when caring for the deceased. Oscar Hult, historian and owner of the Natty Dresser, will present on mid-nineteenth century embalming practices, its history, and more.
In celebration of Albany Civic Theater’s 75th season, Dean Keeling will present on the history of ACT, memorable performances, memories, and more!
Dan Murphy will present an interesting lecture on the history of Albany’s mayors.
Join us at the Albany Regional Museum for a family friendly craft night! Little ones and parents can enjoy hands-on activities like creating their own Lake Conser Monster to display in our Artist Alley while older kids can explore our exhibits.
Sometimes truth is stranger than fiction, or perhaps it’s just local legend, you be the judge!
It’s that time of year again! Members are invited to the Albany Regional Museum for our Annual Membership Meeting to hear a special presentation from Nolan Streitberger, to hear about our 2024, and to learn what’s in store for 2025.
Don Lyon from Thompson’s Mills Preservation Society will speak about the history and significance of the oldest operable water-powered grist mill in Oregon on our region’s agriculture.
Grab your popcorn, we’re hosting a movie night in our Community Room! For this double feature, we will be showing “Camp Adair: The Story of a World War II Cantonment” and “In Pursuit of a Dream.” Stay for one or for both!
Learn about the Cumberland's fascinating past, which led to its listing on the National Register of Historic Places, what is currently being done to repurpose the historical building and the vision for its future as a community events center. Presented by historian Liz Rapp and board members Emma Eaton and Joel Orton.
October 9th, 2024 is National Curious Events Day. Bill Maddy will help celebrate this special day by sharing a few of his favorite curious, weird, unusual, and humorous Albany history stories.
Linn Genealogical Society now shares space with the Albany Regional Museum. As part of this the L.G.S. will hold its monthly lecture in the Albany Regional Museum Community Room.
The L.G.S. program meeting for September 7, 2024 will be a celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Linn Genealogical Society. They will celebrate the reopening of the Society’s Genealogy Library. The public is invited to celebrate with them. All Society members are invited to join for the 50th anniversary group photograph.
In partnership with the City of Albany and the Albany Regional Museum, a passionate team of volunteers are working to bring a new museum inside the historic 1929 hangar. During Art & Air Fest weekend, August 23 & 24, the Historic 1929 Hangar Committee will be hosting an open hangar event from 12pm to 5pm.
Visitors are welcomed to tour the hangar and peruse local aviation vendors from the NW Ninety-Nines Organization of Women Pilots to the Willamette Modelers. Three planes will be on display as well as a Model A car! A children’s area will be available to make it fun for the whole family.
For those who have time you can join us for a presentation on important Airplanes of Albany from 2pm - 3pm each day.
Come learn about the vision for a Museum at the airport by visiting us at 375 Aviation Way, Albany OR 97322.
This event is free, parking is available or take a shuttle from Art & Air Fest for easy access!
In partnership with the City of Albany and the Albany Regional Museum, a passionate team of volunteers are working to bring a new museum inside the historic 1929 hangar. During Art & Air Fest weekend, August 23 & 24, the Historic 1929 Hangar Committee will be hosting an open hangar event from 12pm to 5pm each day.
Visitors are welcomed to tour the hangar and peruse local aviation vendors from the NW Ninety-Nines Organization of Women Pilots to the Willamette Modelers. Three planes will be on display as well as a Model A car! A children’s area will be available to make it fun for the whole family.
For those who have time you can join us for a presentation on important Airplanes of Albany from 2pm - 3pm each day.
Come learn about the vision for a Museum at the airport by visiting us at 375 Aviation Way, Albany OR 97322.
This event is free, parking is available or take a shuttle from Art & Air Fest for easy access!
Join us at Albany Regional Museum to hear Oregon’s Travelling Historian, Darrell Jabin, cover the mystery behind the infamous D.B. Cooper hijacking.
Albany Regional Museum has partnered with Albany Public Schools Foundation for an end-of-summer school supply drive during the month of August before the new school year begins. In exchange for our visitors’ donations, they will get free admission into Albany Regional Museum!
Continuing to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Albany General Hospital, Regina Leytem, RN, CPAN, and Kim Sass will team up to offer local stories to express the ever-changing nursing profession. Individuals from the 1850s to 2024 will be highlighted. Regina has been a nurse for nearly 50 years and currently works in the SAGH peri-operative care unit. Kim is a retired hospital employee and Albany history enthusiast.
Speaker, Michael Henich, will share his journey of restoring the famous 1915 model T Ford touring car that once belonged to the Peacock Family. Visitors will also get a chance to see the car in person in our parking lot following the presentation!
Join us at the Albany Regional Museum for a family friendly craft night! Little ones and parents can enjoy hands-on activities in our community room like creating old fashioned toys, such as a thaumatrope, and designing their own 9 square quilt while older kids can explore our exhibits.
Albany Regional Museum in partnership with Riverside Cemetery invites you to attend our 14th annual History Through Headstones self-guided tour featuring docents presenting the historical contributions of local medical practitioners.
This event is free to attend!
Can’t make it on 5/22? No worries! Signage will remain up at Riverside Cemetery following this event with QR codes. Once you scan the QR code with your smart phone, you will have access to a narration of the the lives of this year’s subjects.
SOLD OUT!
The Albany Regional Museum presents the Albany Streetcar History Tour, Saturday, May 11, at two times: 10:00 am and 11:30 am. Streetcar seating is limited, and reservations are required by May 7. Tickets are $5 for adults and youth. To reserve your ticket to board, contact the Museum today!
Join Chris Gustafson, owner of Vintage Window Restoration LLC, in a conversation about a niche business adventure, perspective of the historic preservation trades industry, and of course, no shortage of window jargon and jokes. Come prepared for a presentation, show and tell items followed with a Q&A.
History Bites is free to attend. Admission to exhibits is now fee based, but always free for members!
Light refreshments provided.
Albany Regional Museum is kicking off National Historic Preservation Month with a special event that will take place from 4:30 pm- 7:00 pm where you will learn from our very own Collections & Exhibits Manager, Amy Bozorth, how to preserve your family photos using our scanners! You can even help to contribute to our digital photo collection to preserve Albany’s memories for generations to come.
Join us at Albany Regional Museum to hear Linn DAR’s honorary chapter regent, Tami Sneddon, share stories on the four founders, NSDAR, and the early days of the Linn Chapter.
History Bites is free to attend. Admission to exhibits is now fee based, but always free for members!
Light refreshments provided.
The Albany Regional Museum will host Debra Plymate, pilot, retired air traffic control specialist, and member of Oregon Pines 99s, to present this month's History Bites on Amelia Earhart.
History Bites is free to attend. Admission to exhibits is now fee based, but always free for members!
Light refreshments provided.
Museum Members: The Albany Regional Museum will hold its annual membership meeting on January 18th, 2024. Join us for light refreshments and a short program on the historic airport, before hearing the annual State of the Museum & voting on the 2024 slate of board members.
The Albany Regional Museum will host the founder of the Albany Carousel and co-author of “The Miracle on First Avenue” Wendy Kirbey as she shares the story of one woman’s dream becoming reality.
The Albany Regional Museum will host local artist Nolan Streitberger for its November History Bites lecture. Join us as Nolan discusses his reasons and process of documenting Oregon’s Trail of Tears. His photographic display is still in progress, but several pieces are showing at the Museum alongside the borrowed exhibit “This IS Kalapuyan Land”.
Edward A. Loy will have a book signing of “Chasing the Echo” at the Albany Regional Museum. Ed will say a few words about the work to start but the event is primarily an opportunity to meet the author and pick-up a signed copy of the book.
Don’t Drink the Ginger Ale! A tale about the murder & mystery surrounding the Vandran family, will be presented at the Albany Regional Museum’s next History Bites on October 11th at noon!
Join us for History Bites at noon on September 13th as we welcome Jim Lindsay author of “The Sniper”. He will be discussing his latest book and signing copies for attendees.
The Museum is participating in 1st Fridays again! For September we will be unveiling the travel exhibit “This IS Kalapuyan Land” and host local artist Nolan Streitberger as he shares his progress on his latest work exploring the Oregon Trail of Tears.
The Albany Regional Museum will be one of many stops on the annual Albany Challenge Geocaching event. If you would like to participate or discover what geocaches are you can learn more at: https://www.geocaching.com/play
Mon Closed
Tue 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Wed 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Thu 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Fri 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sat 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sun Closed
Adults/Teens $5
Seniors $3
Free for Members, Children under 13, & Active Military/Veterans
Group Tour Pricing Available Upon Request
