Deschutes Historical Museum, Bend

Name: Deschutes Historical Museum
Address: 129 NW Idaho Ave, Bend, 97701-2602, United States
Telephone: +1 541-389-1813

#13 among attractions in Bend

Museum, History museum

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The Deschutes Historical Museum is a museum of local history that is located in the historic Reid School in Bend, Oregon. Opened in 1980 and operated by the Deschutes County Historical Society, the museum's exhibits focus on the area's prehistory, Native American tribes, explorers, pioneers, the logging industry, transportation, and the United States Forest Service. Historic items and antiques are displayed to show home and school life in different periods. ()

Coordinates: 44°3'19"N, 121°19'1"W

Address

129 NW Idaho AveOld BendBend 97701-2602 United States

Contact

+1 541-389-1813

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Deschutes Historical Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Old Mill District, Drake Park, Bend Whitewater Park, Riverbend Park.

0.7 miS
Shopping district, Shopping, Neighbourhood
Old Mill District, Bend
18 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Bend, Oregon, the Old Mill District stands as a premier shopping destination that harmoniously blends the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest with a vibrant selection of retail outlets. Once a bustling hub of lumber mills along the Deschutes...
~1590 ftNW
Park
Drake Park, Bend
8 min walk • Drake Park is a 13-acre park in Bend, in the U.S. state of Oregon. It was named for Alexander M. Drake, the original owner of the site.
0.4 miSW
Park
Bend Whitewater Park, Bend
11 min walk • Bend Whitewater Park is a water recreation park in Bend, Oregon, in the United States.
0.9 miS
Park, Playground
Riverbend Park, Bend
24 min walk • Riverbend Park is a 13.1-acre along the Deschutes River, near Bend, Oregon's Old Mill District, in the United States. Yakaya is installed in the park.
0.6 miS
Nightlife, Concerts and shows, Theater
Hayden Homes Amphitheater, Bend
16 min walk • The Hayden Homes Amphitheater is an outdoor amphitheater built in the historic Old Mill District in Bend, Oregon. The amphitheater's name-in-title sponsor is Hayden Homes, a Central Oregon home builder established in Redmond, Oregon in 1989.
0.4 miSW
Park
McKay Park, Bend
11 min walk • McKay Park is a 3.9-acre park in Bend, Oregon, in the United States. Named after Clyde McKay, the park opened in May 2000.
~1350 ftN
Theater, Concerts and shows, Music venue
Tower Theatre, Bend
7 min walk • The Tower Theatre is a historic movie theatre located in Bend, Oregon, United States.
~300 ftNW
Church
Trinity Episcopal Church, Bend
2 min walk • Trinity Episcopal Church is an Episcopal congregation and a historic wooden Gothic Revival style building in Bend, Oregon, United States. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
0.5 miNE
44°3'35"N • 121°18'29"W
Midtown Bend, Bend
14 min walk • Concerts and shows, Theater
~1150 ftNW
Interesting neighbourhood
Drake Park Neighborhood Historic District, Bend
6 min walk • The Drake Park Neighborhood Historic District is located adjacent to Drake Park near the historic downtown area in Bend, Oregon, United States.
0.5 miN
Nature, Lake, Natural attraction
Mirror Pond, Bend
13 min walk • Mirror Pond is an impoundment of the Deschutes River in Bend, in the U.S. state of Oregon. It is between Pacific Power's Bend Hydro dam and the Colorado dam, between RM 166 and 167.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Deschutes Historical Museum open?

Deschutes Historical Museum is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday 10 am - 4:30 pm
Friday 10 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday 10 am - 4:30 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Deschutes Historical Museum?

Nearby attractions include Reid School, Bend (1 min walk), Trinity Episcopal Church, Bend (2 min walk), Bend Public Library, Bend (4 min walk), Downtown Bend Library, Bend (4 min walk).

How to get to Deschutes Historical Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Deschutes Historical Museum:

Bus

Hawthorne Station (21 min walk)
Bend/Lapine School District (24 min walk)