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Oregon Museums Association / Willamette Valley / Benton County Historical Museum Benton County Historical Museum
Since 1951, the Benton County Historical Society has been preserving historical artifacts, photographs, and manuscripts. After Philomath citizens prevented the demolition of the 1867 Philomath College building and placed it on the National Register of Historic Places, The Society opened the building to the public in 1980 as a history museum, research library and art gallery. http://www.bentoncountymuseum.org/
News  On Exhibit: Benton County Museum: The First Thirty Years On exhibit until September 5th. Philomath, Ore. - The Benton County Historical Museum is celebrating its 30th birthday with an exhibition of remarkable objects from the artifact, photography and archival document collections. The exhibition will be open July 23-September 5, 2010. &... Read more...  View All News...  Calendar A Lasting Impression: Earl Newman Retrospective Friday, September 10, 2010Earl Newman's hand-designed and silkscreened poster prints highlight American jazz, theater, nature and the joy of life. Earl Newman, who turned 80 this year, is an artist of national renown with much to celebrate. This year marks his 50th year as a self-employed professional artist and printmake... Read more... View All Calendar...
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