Museum of the Oregon Territory — Attraction in Oregon City

This is a freemason establishment that is deceiving the public. The two obelisks in front of the building are symbols of freemasonry. The gals at the front desk were aware of this when I asked if they knew that the museum was a masonic establishment. As we continued to chat, one of the staff members even tried to tell me that humans evolved from fish, not monkeys... I replied back and said those are both lies. Charles Darwin was also a deceiving liar freemason. “That is why I am here today, to sort out the lies and notify the public.”

They have a few native artifacts on display with very little information about them. The story about the falls that is shown behind the petroglyph upstairs, is mockery towards the natives! The natives lived here for thousands of years before they were purposefully tormented and murdered. They were not incompetent dumb animals as these stories seem to suggest. The natives were highly intelligent and completely dependent on nature. The information shown at this museum does not tell the truth and does not show respect to those who were here before. It is a maze of deception with bits and pieces of the truth. I have been to every museum in the area and have had enough of the lies and freemason deception. Look up pictures of the Lewis and Clark exposition and old world fairs and other old world expositions. You will start to understand and look at things differently. Old world buildings are everywhere, Oregon city has plenty. The museums don’t show them openly though. Even the Oregon city elevator shows glimpses of old world buildings that are in the form of holographic pictures. A deceptive way of showing the old and new without being able to see the differences clearly. Hopefully this museum will redesign their space and showcase more of the people who lived on this land for thousands of years prior. Such as the Molalla Indians which were not mentioned at all in this museum. The past will not be forgotten especially the natives who lost their land, resources, family,...

I wanted to volunteer here and had a phone call with the coordinator. Zack Lynch in a hushed tone indicated that the primary funding for the institution originates from multi-generational Oregonians who wish for the misrepresentation and omission of historical facts to persist. He stated that the term “resettlers” is employed in place of a more accurate descriptor, and that Native American history is egregiously misrepresented. Mr. Lynch recommended a book that offers a more accurate historical account than their exhibits and also referenced several bloody conflicts between the "settlers" and the indigenous populations. I have corresponded with him via email one week ago to inquire about the historical erasure and one-sided portrayal; however, I have not yet received a response. I am disinclined to volunteer for an organization that, in its current state, should not exist without a commitment to rectification. This museum presents an alternative history devoid of factual acknowledgment. Notably, their digital exhibit on fatalities disproportionately identifies two Native Americans as perpetrators of murder (under “Frontier Justice”), yet it fails to mention any casualties incurred by the opposing side. Zack Lynch's casual acknowledgment of misrepresentation, coupled with the absence of any discernible effort or commentary regarding corrective measures, exemplifies the prevailing attitude among individuals in positions of influence who possess the capacity to effect change. This lack of initiative in rectifying historical inaccuracies or incompleteness should be a source of profound embarrassment and an affront to those responsible. Given his assertion that many volunteers are also historians, one must question why no corrections or proper historical representation have been implemented within the confines of a...

Came here with a 6 year old and a 70 year old and they both enjoyed themselves. For those who are older and interested in the history of Oregon City, there is a lot of information and great visuals. For kids, there is currently a place where they can decorate a wood cookie and make a pretend fire. The there are buttons to press and a few things that might be interesting for them to see. I believe most kids will breeze through the space. There is a place to practice Morse code and play with 'powering locations' that is interactive.

It is a small museum for the price, however the tickets count for another historic house that is only a few minutes away and are good for a month, so they could be used at another visit apparently.

This was the first museum I was ever encouraged to "touch everything", which made it especially enjoyable for my 6yr old who felt freedom to open some drawers and to truly touch with our too much restriction.

Staff is super sweet and very friendly.

Veterans get free admission!

Parking lot is pretty good sized and we had no problem with parking or waiting on a Thursday mid day. In fact, we had the place to ourselves and it was quite fun as part of our morning exploring of Oregon City. The bathrooms are nice and clean too!

There is an elevator for those who might need it and it is roomy enough, you'd be able to get around with a wheelchair unless it was a...