Current Exhibits at the Washington County Museum
This Kalapuya Land
We are pleased to announce that our popular This Kalapuya Land traveling exhibit has landed at the Washington County Museum. The full exhibit with artifacts officially opened on June 18, 2009 and will run through May 2010. Read More>>Washington County in a Nutshell
Our popular Washington County in a Nutshell exhibit has moved into the Collins Gallery. We are excited to be able to present an expanded and updated exhibition highlighting the history of Washington County from the Native Americans and early explorers up through the high-tech industry today. Read More>>
Print Arts Northwest Third Thursdays
The Washington County Museum is pleased to partner with the printmaking non-profit Print Arts Northwest. PANW will install monthly art exhibitions between June 2009 and May 2010. Read More>>1853 Log Jail
The history of the old log jail is filled with color and mystery. The building served as a jail for seventeen years, from 1853-1870. It not only held county prisoners, it held territorial prisoners. The Territorial Penitentiary in Oregon City was burned shortly after it was built, which made it necessary to hold prisoners in county jails. Read more about the Jail»
Collectors Cabinet
The Washington County Museum Collectors Cabinet allows us to spotlight the diverse collections of our members. Please call the museum to get involved with the Collectors Cabinet by creating your own display (503) 645-5353. Read about current display»
