Douglas County Museum

Oregon�s largest natural history collection is on display at the Douglas County Museum. More than 7,500 items are used to help tell the ancient and contemporary stories of the Umpqua River Valley. In addition, DCM houses one of the Northwest�s most comprehensive plant collections in its research herbarium with nearly 3,000 catalogued specimens. The historical artifact collection is one of the most extensive in the state with over 8,640 items that illustrate area history. The Museum holds Oregon�s second largest historic photograph collection with more than 24,000 images going back as early as the mid 19th century. To schedule a trip, email museum@co.douglas.or.us or call 541-957-7007. Cost: free for Douglas county schools, adult chaperaones free (1 per 5 students), $2/student admission outside of Douglas county. Guided tours available. Self-guided tour documents available. Pre-trip documents available on the website.