Klamath County Museum
Klamath County Museum
4.5
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Explore the history of Klamath Falls and the Upper Klamath River Basin through dozens of exhibits covering anthropology, natural history and more recent history. Outdoor exhibits can be viewed any time. A native plant garden includes more than 150 species of wildflowers, grasses, shrubs, trees and lichens.
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- Gina B1 contributionHidden gem in Southern Oregon!This place completely exceeded my expectations! The quality and diversity of the exhibits is excellent, and the layout of the museum itself was so impressive. Todd, the Manager, took the time to meet with my son to answer questions about his school project and having that personal connection was fantastic. He went above and beyond and you can really get a sense for how much he cares about the museum. We will definitely be returning on our next trip through Klamath Falls.Visited February 2020Written March 2, 2020
- LaurieB980Portland, Oregon630 contributionsGood museum on a hot or cold day to visit!We researched this museum on TA and found it got good reviews, so we came to visit. It was indeed very good with the history of the area, but what intrigued me the most personally was the story of local boy, Ernest Brace, who was the longest held civilian POW (8 years) and was in a cell near John McCain. I looked him up online and read more of his story. The old cars in the museum were pretty cool also. There were some displays with information on the WW2 balloon bombs, as well as displays of various local animals found in the area. We thought it was a very good museum to visit!Visited August 2020Written September 13, 2020
- THOMAS C2 contributionsfive out of fiveFour of us visited the Museum one afternoon. We found the Museum most interesting with an abundance of displays. It was particularly interesting to find several perspectives on historical activities in the region of Klamath Falls. We found it compelling to see the different perspectives regarding climate, water, and forestry. The bonus was the music display that we seventy year old people could relate to. We found the Museum Director full of knowledge and a willingness to engage our questions about the unique building and the history of the Museum itself.Visited April 2022Written April 21, 2022
- Hank C1 contributionGreat place!What a nice little gem. I passed through the town a few times in the past, but always only short bathroom breaks before heading to crater lake. This year we decided to take Amtrak to Klamath Falls and visit Crater Lake again. We had a few hours to kill before our departure, and we were glad we found this place. The exhibits were amazingly great in a small town like this. Must visit!Visited August 2022Written August 16, 2022
- Mary B3 contributionsA great place to step back in time.The museum is very well organized, clean, and the displays were so well put together that I thought I was in a much bigger museum. I learned a lot from the WWII exhibit. The research and displays were engaging and informative. I also enjoyed the tribute to the Armory and the musicians who had played shows at the Armory. The outdoor displays especially the Klamath River on the side walk leading to the front door was cool. We had a great morning at the museum. The price is so reasonable, and the staff was helpful and informative. Thank you.Visited July 2022Written August 10, 2022
- Carly B31 contributionsFascinating HistoryWhat a delightful museum to visit! It’s packed full of local history and stories. They’ve done a great job of capturing and documenting the rich history of Klamath county. Every person we encountered in the museum was happy to share additional information on anything that sparked our interest. Fun fun fun. SO glad we visited.Visited March 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten February 28, 2023
- Chuck EKlamath Falls, Oregon2 contributionsA Tremendous ResourceAn excellent staff manages the Klamath Museum and provides valued experiences for visitors and local residents. I've visited the Museum as a grandparent and a concerned citizen, and all experiences have been rewarding and valuable. Kids are given a challenging, entertaining, and educational quiz to answer questions following the exhibits. Personally, I have attended meetings to discuss or learn about nurturing regional native plants or to learn about local native people's practices and history. Todd Kepple, the director, is an active and positive community member, involved with the Historical Society and other services near and wide.Visited February 2023Written April 6, 2023
- John ELos Angeles, California16 contributionsA large museum, worth the visitThis is a huge museum. It used to be an old armory. It has lots of exhibits on old early 20th century cars, American Indians, gems & minerals, forest information, and pioneer exhibits. It will take a while to go through if you take your time.Visited September 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten September 24, 2023
- Jill L1 contributionI'll Be Back!This museum is chock full of fascinating things to see, beginning with the building itself, which once was the armory. The exhibits range from vintage cars to gems to local luminaries to, of course, the Modoc War. In other words, something for everyone, and not just history. Plan to spend some time here, or come back again and again. Well-stocked gift shop and very friendly staff. Highly recommended.Visited July 2023Traveled with familyWritten July 23, 2023
- Amanda22 contributionsWell-stocked museumThere is a lot to see here. I love local museums that showcase a town's history. There are many things to read but you can make it a quick trip if that's what you prefer. Museum was clean and the staff friendly and helpful.Visited June 2022Written October 2, 2022
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Hank C
1 contribution
Aug 2022
What a nice little gem. I passed through the town a few times in the past, but always only short bathroom breaks before heading to crater lake. This year we decided to take Amtrak to Klamath Falls and visit Crater Lake again. We had a few hours to kill before our departure, and we were glad we found this place. The exhibits were amazingly great in a small town like this. Must visit!
Written August 16, 2022
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Mary B
3 contributions
Jul 2022
The museum is very well organized, clean, and the displays were so well put together that I thought I was in a much bigger museum. I learned a lot from the WWII exhibit. The research and displays were engaging and informative. I also enjoyed the tribute to the Armory and the musicians who had played shows at the Armory. The outdoor displays especially the Klamath River on the side walk leading to the front door was cool.
We had a great morning at the museum. The price is so reasonable, and the staff was helpful and informative.
Thank you.
We had a great morning at the museum. The price is so reasonable, and the staff was helpful and informative.
Thank you.
Written August 10, 2022
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Carly B
Paciific NW31 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
What a delightful museum to visit! It’s packed full of local history and stories. They’ve done a great job of capturing and documenting the rich history of Klamath county. Every person we encountered in the museum was happy to share additional information on anything that sparked our interest. Fun fun fun. SO glad we visited.
Written February 28, 2023
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Chuck E
Klamath Falls, OR2 contributions
Feb 2023
An excellent staff manages the Klamath Museum and provides valued experiences for visitors and local residents. I've visited the Museum as a grandparent and a concerned citizen, and all experiences have been rewarding and valuable. Kids are given a challenging, entertaining, and educational quiz to answer questions following the exhibits. Personally, I have attended meetings to discuss or learn about nurturing regional native plants or to learn about local native people's practices and history. Todd Kepple, the director, is an active and positive community member, involved with the Historical Society and other services near and wide.
Written April 6, 2023
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John E
Los Angeles, CA16 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
This is a huge museum. It used to be an old armory. It has lots of exhibits on old early 20th century cars, American Indians, gems & minerals, forest information, and pioneer exhibits. It will take a while to go through if you take your time.
Written September 24, 2023
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Jill L
1 contribution
Jul 2023 • Family
This museum is chock full of fascinating things to see, beginning with the building itself, which once was the armory. The exhibits range from vintage cars to gems to local luminaries to, of course, the Modoc War. In other words, something for everyone, and not just history. Plan to spend some time here, or come back again and again. Well-stocked gift shop and very friendly staff. Highly recommended.
Written July 23, 2023
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Amanda
22 contributions
Jun 2022
There is a lot to see here. I love local museums that showcase a town's history. There are many things to read but you can make it a quick trip if that's what you prefer. Museum was clean and the staff friendly and helpful.
Written October 2, 2022
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Kat G
2 contributions
Jan 2020
I only had enough time for a brief visit to the museum but I wish I could have stayed longer! The exhibits are interesting and in-depth. There's also a wide variety of artifacts to see. It's a charming space and I definitely recommend a stop if you're visiting Klamath Falls!
Written January 4, 2020
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Sabin G
1 contribution
Mar 2021 • Solo
Spent 2 hours exploring different interesting exhibits - a variety of Native American and local history. I was particularly excited to see WWII subject matter, Information on Modoc war, and dated sandals found near Fort Rock. Worth checking out!
Written March 24, 2021
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Jana B
Provo, UT12 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
This is a well -put together museum. The history of the area is extensive and the displays are well done. They are creative and engaging for any age. The artifacts are displayed very well and are quite old. We spent just over and hour here.
Written September 28, 2023
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- Klamath County Museum is open:
- Tue - Sat 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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