Museums in Astoria Oregon
Astoria, Oregon, started as a fishing and cannery town. Today it is an art and culture center. It is home to several museums and galleries exploring its history and arts scene. Here are some of my favorites. The Oregon Film Museum Over the years, may films have been made in Oregon. They are memorialized at the Oregon Film Museum . The museum is located behind the county court house, in what used to be the County Jail. The have left the cells in place, partly because the jail played a role in Astoria’s most famous film – Goonies. Each cell is filled with memorabilia from a different movie. There is also the opportunity to film yourselves in key scenes from Oregon films. There are props, green screens and cameras available, ready to catch your acting skills for prosperity. The Goonies Crew The Museum of Whimsy Trish Bright is a collector. She has collections of many things that have caught her eye over the years. Head dresses, costumes, and dol...