Coos Art Museum
Museum Regional art museum showcasing Pacific Northwest artists
Regional art museum in Coos Bay, Oregon, exhibiting Pacific Northwest art and hosting workshops and community programs.
Coos Art Museum is a regional art museum in Coos Bay, Oregon that presents rotating exhibitions of contemporary and historic art and runs community arts programs and classes.
Galleries exhibit work by Pacific Northwest artists alongside travelling shows, and the museum offers educational programming for adults and children. The institution serves as a cultural center for Coos Bay and nearby coastal communities.
The museum developed locally to support visual arts in the region and to provide exhibition and teaching space for community members and visiting artists.
It is located in downtown Coos Bay on the southern Oregon coast, serving Coos County and surrounding coastal towns.
- Regional focus: Focuses on regional and Pacific Northwest artists with rotating exhibitions and community education programs aimed at local audiences.
How to Get to Coos Art Museum #
Coos Bay is accessible by car via US-101. The museum is in downtown Coos Bay, within walking distance of waterfront attractions and local cafes. Regional bus services connect Coos Bay with nearby towns.
Tips for Visiting Coos Art Museum #
- Check for the rotating local artist exhibitions - the museum champions regional work.
- Pair a visit with a walk through nearby Old Town Coos Bay and its waterfront for a fuller coastal cultural day.
- On summer weekends the museum hosts special events and openings with local musicians.
Best Time to Visit Coos Art Museum #
Summer offers the best weather for pairing the museum with other coastal activities.
Weather & Climate near Coos Art Museum #
Coos Art Museum's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Mediterranean - Warm-Summer Mediterranean climate with mild summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in December). Temperatures range from 3°C to 22°C. Abundant rainfall (1610 mm/year), wettest in December with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 3°C. Heavy rain (247 mm).
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February
February is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (199 mm).
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March
March is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (197 mm).
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April
April is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (134 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm).
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July
July is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. The driest month with just 13 mm.
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August
August is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. Light rainfall.
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September
September is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (112 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C. Heavy rain (253 mm).
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December
December is the coolest month with highs of 11°C and lows of 3°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (264 mm).
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