Area Museums

Polk County Historical Society
560 S Pacific Hwy
Rickreall, Oregon
503-623-6251

The Polk County Historical Society (PCHS) was formed in 1959.  The PCHS is an all volunteer organization operated solely on donated funds, grants, memberships and admissions. Each year the PHCS holds several major fund raising events including the Brunk House’s Annual Apple Festival and a Porch Sale in July.

Jensen Arctic Museum
590 W Church Street
Monmouth, OR 97361
503-838-8468

The Jensen Arctic Museum , located on the Western Oregon University campus, is the only museum on the West Coast devoted solely to collecting, preserving, and teaching about Arctic culture and ecology. It’s an engaging museum for both young and old. In addition to tours given by trained docents, the museum has videos, exhibits and hands-on activities. Virtual Tour of the Arctic Museum

Wings of Wonder Butterfly Museum
11345 Church Street
Independence, OR 97351-9723
(503) 838-0976 ‎

Wings of Wonder is Oregon’s largest exotic and native butterfly exhibit and on site rearing lab, welcoming visitors to celebrate the beauty and diversity of nature. Exhibits highlight the beauty and fanciful flights of both North American and imported exotic butterflies, one of their goals are to present nature and its interdependency through both exhibit observation and classroom education.