Museums & History

WILLAMETTE HERITAGE CENTER

1313 Mill St. SE, Ste 200
Salem, Oregon 97301 (503) 585-7012

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WORLD BEAT GALLERY & FESTIVAL

390 Liberty St. SE
Salem, Oregon 97301 (503) 581-2004

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INDEPENDENCE HERITAGE MUSEUM

281 S 2nd St
Independence, Oregon 97351 (503) 838-4989

MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY — MOUNT ANGEL ABBEY

1 Abbey Dr.
St. Benedict, Oregon 97373 (503) 845-3030

POLK COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY & MUSEUM

560 Pacific Hwy S, PO Box 67
Monmouth, Oregon 97361 (503) 623-6251

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