WELCOME TO THE OREGON TERRITORY
The Museum of the Oregon Territory is a regional treasure that overlooks Willamette Falls. Come explore the history behind the land and see how Willamette Falls transformed the region’s industry. MOOT is home to Native American petroglyphs and artifacts, the original 1850 Oregon City and 1851 San Francisco plat maps, a piece of the Willamette Meteorite, original belongings of Clackamas County’s earliest resettlers, as well as thousands of other objects, photographs, and documents that reflect Clackamas County history and culture.
HOURS
WEDNESDAY - SATURDAY
10:30 AM - 4:00 PM
VISITORS WHO PURCHASE TICKETS BEFORE 4:00 PM MAY STAY IN THE MUSEUM UNTIL 4:30 PM.
ADMISSION
ADULT (18 - 64) | $8
YOUTH (5 - 17) | $5
SENIOR (65+) | $7
FAMILY (2 ADULT + 2 CHILDREN) | $20
VETERANS | FREE (MUST SHOW ID)
All tickets purchased for MOOT can be used to gain entry to the Stevens-Crawford Heritage House within 30 days of sale and vice versa.
INFO
FUTURE "TIMELINE HALL" EXHIBIT CLOSED FOR CONSTRUCTION.
The Museum of the Oregon Territory is a particpant in the Time Traveler's program! Members of institutions enrolled in this program receive $1 off admission to the Museum of the Oregon Territory. Simply tell the Front Desk attendent that you are part of the Time Traveler program and show your membership from your participating institution. For a list of particpating museums, visit timetravelers.mohistory.org.
The Museum of the Oregon Territory is a proud Museums for All participant! Those receiving food assistance (also known as SNAP benefits) will be able to gain entry to the museum at a reduced admission rate of $3 per visitor, for up to 4 individuals per EBT card (this rate is the same for Adult, Child, and Senior admission sales). Guests who wish to take advantage of this program only need to present their SNAP EBT card and a valid Photo ID. This discount is only applicable during the museum's normal operating hours (Wednesday - Saturday, 10:30 AM - 4:00 PM). If there is a presentation during these days and hours, guests can receive the discount on admission and enjoy a free presentation. To find out more about the Museums for All initiative, visit museums4all.org..
The Museum of the Oregon Territory is a participant of the 2024 Blue Star Museums program! Beginning Saturday, May 18th, 2024, and through September 2nd, 2024, admission to the museum is free for active-duty military personnel and their families, including members of the National Guard and Reserve. To get your free admission tickets, please bring a Geneva Convention common access card (CAC), DD Form 1173 ID card (dependent ID), or a DD Form 1173-1 ID card. Showing this identification will grant you free access to the museum, along with up to 5 family members. The active duty service member does not need to be present for family members to receive free admission, we only ask that a family member presents one of the aforementioned identification. For more information on this program, please visit the Blue Star Museum webpage..
MAKE YOUR VISIT A GROUP OUTING
Planning on visiting with a group of ten or more? Fill out our Group Reservation Form at least two weeks in advance to make your trip as smooth as possible. Depending on circumstances, you may be eligible for discounted admission rates!
LOCATED ALONG 99E
211 Tumwater Dr.
Oregon City, OR, 97045
If travelling by bus: board Trimet Line 33 and depart on 2nd & Tumwater.
CONTACT US
(503)-655-5574
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How long does it take to go through the museum?
That depends. Based on prior feedback, we generally recommend 45 minutes to fully enjoy the museum, however experiences vary. Some guests like to sit and watch the full 25 minute movie "Willamette Falls: Where the Future Began" in the PGE Theater, while others may only want to watch some of it or skip it entirely. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, some interactive exhibits are temporarily closed. Because of this, your time at MOOT may vary.
Is the museum wheelchair accessible?
Yes. Guests can access the museum via elevator.
What new exhibits are on display?
In addition to our permanent exhibits, our latest rotating exhibit is "Grade School to Graduation: 100 years of Education in Clackamas County". You can find this exhibit at the end of the museum, towards the elevators. Additionally, we also have our newly added Industry Hall, located within the Murdock Gallery.
Is this where the Tumwater Ballroom is?
The Tumwater Ballroom is the third party event space located on the third floor of the Wallace B. Caufield Memorial building, which the museum also occupies. If you're interested in renting out the space visit the Tumwater Ballroom website to contact the Events Coordinator.
How large is the museum?
The Museum of the Oregon Territory takes up one floor of our three story building and is located on the second floor.
Is handicap parking available?Yes, handicap parking is available.
Is this the museum with the wagons out front?Nope, though we definitely recommend checking them out! The museum you're thinking of is the End of the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center. Check their website to see their current operating hours.
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND CLOSURES
TIMELINE HALL: COMING SOON!
The “Timeline Hall” exhibit (formerly the Hands-On History Hall) is currently under construction and is scheduled to open in 2025. Visitors may be able to pass through the hall during certain construction phases.
30-MINUTE CLOSURE: NOVEMBER 2, 2024
Due to a staffing shortage, the museum will be closed from 12:30 PM until 1:00 PM on Saturday, November 2, 2024.
PERMANENT EXHIBITS
NATIVE PEOPLE
GALLERY
Before pioneers arrived, indigenous communities thrived. As a point close to river convergence, Willamette Falls was an important site for tribes across the region, acting as a center for trade.
LIFE IN THE
TERRITORY
Life in the Territory explores how our predecessors lived and worked the land and features a full-size farm wagon, a land survey display, and the last surviving copy of the original San Francisco Plat Map.
PGE
PRESENTS
Thanks to the generous support of Portland General Electric (PGE) (through our corporate partnership program), guests are invited to explore how the development of power production at Willamette Falls transformed our region.
