Pacific Maritime Heritage Center

Open Tuesday -Sunday 11am – 4pm A major museum and interactive center on Newport's working wharf, featuring maritime-related exhibits and art. Learn More

Burrows House Museum

Currently closed Built in 1895, this Queen-Anne Victorian house turned museum holds a long and colorful history. Learn More

Log Cabin Research Library

Open by Appointment, the library houses thousands of photographs, documents, maps, and records pertaining to local and regional topics. Learn More

What We Offer

History is always changing.... and so are the exhibits and programs offered by the Lincoln County Historical Society. Visit our museum stores for books and gifts that offer a closer connection to the fascinating history of this coastal region. Delve deeper into the past in the Research Library. Check out our News & Events section for programs that bring history alive and explore issues affecting life in Lincoln County, Oregon.

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As a member, you will receive a discount in our museum shops, our newsletter, and invitations to special events.

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Our governing body

The Lincoln County Historical Society (LCHS) is the 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization that governs our two museum locations and public education programs. The Lincoln County Historical Society was formed in1948 to preserve the history of the county.

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Lincoln County K-12 educators!
Come visit the PMHC as our guest! From Saturday, August 5 - Saturday, August 19 we are waiving the usual museum admission fee for all local K-12 educators. Just show your LCSD badge to the Host at the admission desk and you can visit the PMHC for free! Haven’t seen the CWS exhibition yet? You do not want to miss this one! PMHC is open Tuesday - Sunday 11 am - 4PM.

Plein Air Painting Demonstration
Aug 12, 2023

Register now for Cheri Aldrich's Sunday, August 13 Kelp Pouch-making class

Burrows House

545 SW 9th Street, Newport, OR 97365

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Hours & Admission

The Pacific Maritime Heritage Center is open Tuesday-Sunday from 11am to 4pm

The Burrows House is currently closed.

The Research Library is open by appointment. Call for more information.

Admission to the Burrows House is by donation. Admission to the Pacific Maritime Heritage Center is $10 for adults, $5 for children 13-17, kids under 12 get in free. Family and group rates available. Members receive free admission.

Onsite parking is available at both museums, and all Historical Society buildings are wheelchair accessible.

Lincoln County Historical Society
541-265-7509