This review of Douglas County Museum has been submitted by Pit Stops for Kids reader, Anne.
The Douglas County Museum in Roseburg, OR (123 Museum Drive) is a full-scale, quality museum in a small town. Its exhibits detail the Umpqua Valley history going back 12,000 years, and displays collections that appeal to adults and kids alike.
It’s located adjacent to the fairgrounds, just off I-5, and the price (free for kids!) can’t be beat. We love that it features a nice variety of historical and natural science exhibits, including some which are interactive. It makes for the perfect pit stop, as it won’t take families off the road for more than an hour (just enough time to stretch little legs and maybe have a snack). Anne’s kids (ages 5 and 7) loved playing “Little House on the Prairie” with the general store and Oregon Trail wagon exhibit and looking at the blacksmith and harvesting tools.
Extra tip: If you have time, check out the Junior Naturalists program for kids!
Distance from the interstate: Right off I-5
Date last visited: February 2011
Admission costs: Adults: $5, children under 17: FREE
Hours of operation: 10 am to 5 pm (closed on Sundays in winter)
Website; http://www.co.douglas.or.us/museum/
Directions: Take I-5 from either direction you are traveling to Exit #123. This exit is for both the Douglas County Fairgrounds and the Douglas County Museum. Once off the exit, follow the brown information signs directing you to the museum facility.
