Starting July 12, the Museum will be open Wednesday through Saturday, 10am to 4pm. The Historic Park will be open Fridays and Saturdays during the same time, July 18 to September 27.
OMM is hosting events throughout the spring leading up to the Museum’s re-opening and beyond.
All are welcome to enjoy a self-guided tour of the outdoor tracked vehicles display in the Historic Park during daylight hours.
If you, your organization, or group is interested in partnering with OMM to host a public event, contact (971) 355-2283.
july 2025
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You are cordially invited to the grand opening of the Oregon Military Museum, including our premiere We Are Oregon exhibit in the Drill Floor Gallery, exploring the people,
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You are cordially invited to the grand opening of the Oregon Military Museum, including our premiere We Are Oregon exhibit in the Drill Floor Gallery, exploring the people, places, and events from pre-statehood into the 21st century. The first of our rotating exhibits in the Temporary Gallery, History in Art: Selections from the OMM Collection uses artwork to connect context with content, while a curated selection of firearms will be on display in the Weapons Gallery. The Hall of Valor, celebrating the Medal of Honor recipients of Oregon, and the Thomas E. Withycombe Library will also be open to the public.
Beginning July 12, the Museum will be open weekly, Wednesday through Saturday, 10am-4pm.
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Tank fans of all ages, come visit us for our third annual TANK DAY! Explore the tracked vehicles outside in the Historic Park, talk with veteran tankers, and
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Tank fans of all ages, come visit us for our third annual TANK DAY! Explore the tracked vehicles outside in the Historic Park, talk with veteran tankers, and check out equipment and all things tank related. Vote for your favorite and get your own Tank Day! sticker before (or after) heading inside to the Museum’s Drill Floor Gallery to see more tracked vehicles from the collection.
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Select last Fridays of the month, 10am-11:30am March 28 || July 25 || October 31 July topics: TBD Calling all
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Select last Fridays of the month, 10am-11:30am
March 28 || July 25 || October 31
July topics: TBD
Calling all military buffs, history buffs, and tech buffs to be part of the BUFF Circle! OMM invites all buffs (from novice to expert) to bring your unabashed fervor and fascination to join the circle. Learn, share, and discuss topics ranging from military and technology to history and culture. Join us in the Hall of Valor (just off the Museum’s lobby) to enjoy light refreshments along with good conversation. All are welcome to bring materials related to the day’s discussion topics, as well as ideas for future circles.
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august 2025
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Select first Fridays of the month, 10am-12pm April 4 || August 1 || November 7 Local veterans, veteran groups, and veteran supporters
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Select first Fridays of the month, 10am-12pm
April 4 || August 1 || November 7
Local veterans, veteran groups, and veteran supporters are welcome for a morning of stories, meetups, and introductions while enjoying a morning spread of coffee, tea, and light snacks. Guest veterans will kick off each meetup with open conversation to follow. All are welcome to share their own stories, listen, or reminisce while seeing old friends or making new ones. Veterans and active military service members of all generations and branches are welcome.
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sat16aug11:00 amsat4:00 pmKids Summer Fun Bash11:00 am - 4:00 pm(GMT-07:00) Oregon Military Museum
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In collaboration with the Oregon National Guard Child & Youth Program, OMM invites you to join us in the Historic Park for lawn games, arts and crafts, scavenger
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In collaboration with the Oregon National Guard Child & Youth Program, OMM invites you to join us in the Historic Park for lawn games, arts and crafts, scavenger hunts, challenge courses, and more. Free and fun for kids of all ages to enjoy.
september 2025
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Second Thursday of the month, 9am-11am September 11 || November 13 || December 11 Reserved for the second Thursdays of the month,
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Second Thursday of the month, 9am-11am
September 11 || November 13 || December 11
Reserved for the second Thursdays of the month, the galleries are open as a quiet place for visitors to create and meditate with Artfulness, Reflection, and Mindfulness (ARM) during the Extended ARM Gallery Hours. Participants are welcome to bring an easel, folding chair, sit pillow, or blanket to anchor themselves in the gallery. Visitors are also welcome to bring earbuds or headphones to listen to or block out sound. For the safety of the artifacts and respect for each other, only silent, odorless, non-liquid, non-spill craft and meditation tools and supplies are welcome. Please contact museum staff if you are unsure if specific tools or supplies are allowed in the galleries. OMM holds the right to remove materials that may jeopardize the artifacts, galleries, or other participants. RSVP strongly encouraged.
Note: Extended ARM Gallery Hours start September 11, 2025, and run through the year, except in October 2025.
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Step into the lived experiences of Union soldiers during the American Civil War through reenactments, demonstrations, interactive engagements, and more with the help of the Sons of Civil
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Step into the lived experiences of Union soldiers during the American Civil War through reenactments, demonstrations, interactive engagements, and more with the help of the Sons of Civil War Union Veterans, 26th NY Colored Regiment, and NW Civil War Council.
Living historian and reenactors interested in participating in the events with displays, activities, or living history engagements, please email events@oregonmilitarymuseum.org.
october 2025
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Select last Fridays of the month, 10am-11:30am March 28 || July 25 || October 31 October topics: TBD Calling all
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Select last Fridays of the month, 10am-11:30am
March 28 || July 25 || October 31
October topics: TBD
Calling all military buffs, history buffs, and tech buffs to be part of the BUFF Circle! OMM invites all buffs (from novice to expert) to bring your unabashed fervor and fascination to join the circle. Learn, share, and discuss topics ranging from military and technology to history and culture. Join us in the Hall of Valor (just off the Museum’s lobby) to enjoy light refreshments along with good conversation. All are welcome to bring materials related to the day’s discussion topics, as well as ideas for future circles.
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november 2025
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Select first Fridays of the month, 10am-12pm April 4 || August 1 || November 7 Local veterans, veteran groups, and veteran supporters
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Select first Fridays of the month, 10am-12pm
April 4 || August 1 || November 7
Local veterans, veteran groups, and veteran supporters are welcome for a morning of stories, meetups, and introductions while enjoying a morning spread of coffee, tea, and light snacks. Guest veterans will kick off each meetup with open conversation to follow. All are welcome to share their own stories, listen, or reminisce while seeing old friends or making new ones. Veterans and active military service members of all generations and branches are welcome.
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Second Thursday of the month, 9am-11am September 11 || November 13 || December 11 Reserved for the second Thursdays of the month,
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Second Thursday of the month, 9am-11am
September 11 || November 13 || December 11
Reserved for the second Thursdays of the month, the galleries are open as a quiet place for visitors to create and meditate with Artfulness, Reflection, and Mindfulness (ARM) during the Extended ARM Gallery Hours. Participants are welcome to bring an easel, folding chair, sit pillow, or blanket to anchor themselves in the gallery. Visitors are also welcome to bring earbuds or headphones to listen to or block out sound. For the safety of the artifacts and respect for each other, only silent, odorless, non-liquid, non-spill craft and meditation tools and supplies are welcome. Please contact museum staff if you are unsure if specific tools or supplies are allowed in the galleries. OMM holds the right to remove materials that may jeopardize the artifacts, galleries, or other participants. RSVP strongly encouraged.
Note: Extended ARM Gallery Hours start September 11, 2025, and run through the year, except in October 2025.
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december 2025
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Second Thursday of the month, 9am-11am September 11 || November 13 || December 11 Reserved for the second Thursdays of the month,
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Second Thursday of the month, 9am-11am
September 11 || November 13 || December 11
Reserved for the second Thursdays of the month, the galleries are open as a quiet place for visitors to create and meditate with Artfulness, Reflection, and Mindfulness (ARM) during the Extended ARM Gallery Hours. Participants are welcome to bring an easel, folding chair, sit pillow, or blanket to anchor themselves in the gallery. Visitors are also welcome to bring earbuds or headphones to listen to or block out sound. For the safety of the artifacts and respect for each other, only silent, odorless, non-liquid, non-spill craft and meditation tools and supplies are welcome. Please contact museum staff if you are unsure if specific tools or supplies are allowed in the galleries. OMM holds the right to remove materials that may jeopardize the artifacts, galleries, or other participants. RSVP strongly encouraged.
Note: Extended ARM Gallery Hours start September 11, 2025, and run through the year, except in October 2025.
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