Coos Museums
Charleston Marine Life Center
4 Hour Tour of the Charelston Marine Life Center, The Coos History Museum, and the Bandon City Museum.
First stop is the Charleston Marine Life Center with displays of live sea animals and plants. Clients determine how long they wish to stay at each venue with total of four guided hours included.
Located on the edge of the harbor in Charleston, the University of Oregon’s Charleston Marine Life Center is an exciting place of discovery for all ages, any time of the year. Aquaria highlight different coastal habitats and animals—from octopuses to colorful sea slugs, with a mesmerizing variety of life in between. Underwater videos from Oregon’s marine reserves and from undersea vents reveal the hidden and remarkable diversity of life offshore. Reach into the touch tank and feel the grasp of an anemone’s tentacles.
Take a look at killer whale and gray whale skeletons from below and face to face. Use our microscopes to zoom into hidden details, and binoculars and spotting scopes to spy on seabirds. Soak up the harbor activity, enjoy a close-up view of the day’s catch being unloaded, and watch seals and sea lions a few feet away.
Tickets to the museums are not included and customers can determine which tickets they wish to procure.
Open Wednesday- thru Saturday 11-5 pm, Tickets are $8.00 per person
The Coos History Museum
The Coos History Museum is located in Coos Bay, Oregon, United States. Opened in 1947 as the Coos-Curry Pioneer and Historical Association Museum, the museum is operated by the Coos County Historical Society.
Tuesday thru Saturday 10 - 5 pm
Bandon Museum
Bandon's Museum is located in the Old City Hall building. The second building constructed after the disastrous 1936 fire, it was to be the temporary quarters for the City of Bandon, but remained in use until the new City Hall was built in 1970
Monday thru .Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
Coos Modern Art Museum
Discover local and national artists work at the Coos Modern Museum.
Prefontaine Memorial
Olympic hopeful Steve Prefontaine was born and raised in Coos Bay.
