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Museum of Whimsy, Astoria

#14 among attractions in Astoria

Museum, Architecture, Library, Art museum
Museum of Whimsy
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Facts and practical information

Museum of Whimsy (address: 1215 Duane St) is a place located in Astoria (Oregon state) and belongs to the category of museum, architecture, library.

It is situated at an altitude of 16 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 46°11'18"N latitude and 123°49'48"W longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Museum of Whimsy is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Astoria Transit Center (bus, 6 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Liberty Theater (concerts and shows, 1 min walk), Garden of Surging Waves (garden, 2 min walk), RiverSea Gallery (museum, 2 min walk).

Coordinates: 46°11'18"N, 123°49'48"W
Address

1215 Duane StAstoria 97103-4006 United States

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+1 425-417-6512
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Day trips

Museum of Whimsy – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Flavel House Museum, Oregon Film Museum, United States lightship Columbia, Columbia River Maritime Museum.

  • flavel house museum astoria~1260 ftW
    Museum, Specialty museum, History museum

    Flavel House Museum, Astoria

    7 min walk • The Captain George Flavel House Museum known also as Capt. George Flavel House and Carriage House or the Flavel Mansion, is now a house museum in Astoria, Oregon, United States. It was built in 1885 in the Queen Anne architectural style, by George Flavel, a Columbia River bar pilot who was one of the area's first millionaires.

  • oregon film museum astoria~1520 ftW
    Museum, Specialty museum, History museum

    Oregon Film Museum, Astoria

    8 min walk • The Oregon Film Museum is a museum highlighting and celebrating movies that were made in the U.S. state of Oregon. The museum is housed in the old Clatsop County Jail in Astoria, Oregon, which is on the National Register of Historic Places.

  • united states lightship columbia astoria~1720 ftNE
    Ship

    United States lightship Columbia, Astoria

    9 min walk • United States lightship Columbia is a lightship located in Astoria, Oregon, United States of America. Columbia was formerly moored near the mouth of the Columbia River.

  • columbia river maritime museum astoria~1890 ftE
    Museum, Specialty museum, Body of water

    Columbia River Maritime Museum, Astoria

    10 min walk • The Columbia River Maritime Museum is a museum of maritime history in the northwest United States, located about ten miles southeast of the mouth of the Columbia River in Astoria, Oregon.

  • astoria city hall~510 ftW
    City hall

    Astoria City Hall, Astoria

    3 min walk • Astoria City Hall is the current city hall for the town of Astoria, Oregon, United States. Built in 1923 to house a bank, the building became the city hall in 1939, and it has remained Astoria's seat of government for more than 75 years.

  • liberty theater astoria~140 ftN
    Concerts and shows, Theater

    Liberty Theater, Astoria

    1 min walk • The Liberty Theater is a historic vaudeville theater and cinema in Astoria, Oregon, United States. The whole commercial building of which the theater is the major occupant is also known as the Astor Building, especially in the context of historic preservation.

  • astoria city hall~1270 ftE
    City hall

    Astoria City Hall, Astoria

    7 min walk • The Old Astoria City Hall, now known as the Clatsop County Historical Society Heritage Museum, is a historic building located in Astoria, Oregon, United States, that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

  • garden of surging waves astoria location map
    ~260 ftW
    Garden, Park

    Garden of Surging Waves, Astoria

    2 min walk • The Garden of Surging Waves, is a Chinese garden and city park currently under construction in Astoria, Oregon. The Astoria City Council selected the garden as city's bicentennial legacy gift in recognition of Astoria's Chinese heritage.

  • grace episcopal church astoria~1120 ftSE
    Church, Gothic Revival architecture

    Grace Episcopal Church, Astoria

    6 min walk • Grace Episcopal Church, also referred to as Grace Episcopal Church and Rectory in the context of historic preservation, is a church, historic church building, and accompanying parsonage, all located in Astoria, Oregon, United States.

  • uss knapp astoria~1870 ftE
    Ship

    USS Knapp, Astoria

    10 min walk • USS Knapp, a Fletcher-class destroyer, was the only ship of the United States Navy to be named for...

  • riversea gallery astoria~360 ftNW
    46°11'20"N • 123°49'52"W

    RiverSea Gallery, Astoria

    2 min walk • Museum, Art gallery, Shopping

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Museum of Whimsy?

Nearby attractions include Liberty Theater, Astoria (1 min walk), Garden of Surging Waves, Astoria (2 min walk), RiverSea Gallery, Astoria (2 min walk), Astoria City Hall, Astoria (3 min walk).

How to get to Museum of Whimsy by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museum of Whimsy:

Bus
  • Astoria Transit Center (6 min walk)

Where to next? Visit oregon Oregon region page or discover the top tourist attractions in United States.

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