douglas county museum of history & natural history

ChristopherL183

This museum is fantastic with lots of information about the town and surrounding area's history. It's also a great place to take kids with lots of interactive activities.

Itswoots

I was surprised to find a place that had displays on so many things I find interesting, A live rattlesnake, fur trapper's cabin, old RR depot, lots of things for kids to do, and helpful staff. We spent several hours here and wished I could have spent more. Don't miss this place if you are in or traveling through Roseburg.

383sannie

great info about Douglas county and surrounding areas. They have done a great job gathering information about the history of Roseburg.

NicciSchu

Great place for kids and adults can take it in as well! Location is next to the fairgrounds, not ideal, but you can see it off the freeway.

Gabrandall

this is a tidy little museum with well done displays that are changed up frequently. we enjoyed visiting from time to time when our kids were small, and still enjoy new exhibits as adults. local history as well as greater displays. also offer a lot of community activities. definitely worth a visit. great value as well.

pattiw98

It's a great place to visit to learn bout the history around Roseburg and Oregon. They have some very interesting items in the museum and you can buy books about the history

Bchgrl9

What a gr8 stop for a break or just to see the well-done exhibits and learn a bit about area history. There is info about the Oregon Trail, complete with full size wagon train and items carried, much local history with the old train depot & train, logging and many historical farm/household items. Kids were fascinated with the wide variety of mounted birds, an elk, black bear and even a live snake! There are several interactive areas for kids, clean bathrooms and a small gift shop.It's right off the highway and only $5 for adults, $4 for seniors and free for kids. GR8 Place!

KCMJR

We were there with a group of about 40. They had a introduction to the museum, then we were given a guided tour of the museum. Our guide was very enthusiastic and had a very good knowledge of the museum. The logging section was very interesting and well done. It's a museum, what can I say? If you like visiting museums you will like this one.

rickertw

Very modern building, some activity areas for younger kids, and price was good $5 for adult, $4 for seniors and kids free.Which way to go to begin was not very clear and the girl at the desk was to busy getting back to her facebook game to answer the question, "Which way do I go?" So, go left first!

RexStevens

Every year this museum expands and it is getting better and better. The logging portion is outstandingly done. The quality of the exhibits tells the story of the local area and its people.

817chets

I found this Museum to be much more than I had expected. It was an integration of Historic information about the area utilizing several mock ups of historic living spaces and businesses and excellent displays of the local fauna and flora. The stuffed animals were life like in everyday and most of the species past and present were well represented. There a few displays of equipment and buildings that were not quite finished but showed how restoration was being carried on. The old cars, trucks and railroad items were of special interest. There were several areas set up with the younger set in mind for do it yourself learning and assembly. The entrance fee was very reasonable. $4.00 for a senior such as myself.

27edmundc

informative small local history museum. just off the county fairgrounds and keeps some old iron from the steam age out where it viewable before entering.

MTKKKF

Better suited to older children. My 6 yr old seemed to like the hands on portions. My 2 and 5 yr olds were wanting more to touch and feel, which is what I expected. I liked the scenes, like the wagon camp with the mercantile. I will definitely return as my children get older.

debras590

I had a good time my first visit. I visited for Halloween. Costumes were great. I got some great pictures.

RennieG_13

Douglas County should take great pride in a museum of this caliber. The staff is friendly and helpful. The exhibits are exceptional, along with live exhibits. They offer family and kid outings too. From the History buff to the curious observer - this is a must see!