Coos Art Museum

Museum

Regional art museum in Coos Bay, Oregon, exhibiting Pacific Northwest art and hosting workshops and community programs.

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Coos Art Museum essentials

Address: 235 Anderson Ave, Coos Bay, OR 97420, USA
Website: coosart.org
Hours: Tue-Sat 11:00am-4:00pm; closed Sundays & Mondays (verify seasonal changes)
Admission: Adults ~$8-$12 (approx.); family pricing available
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About Coos Art Museum

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.
When to Go

Best Time to Visit Coos Art Museum

Summer offers the best weather for pairing the museum with other coastal activities.

Summer
Jun-Aug · 50-70°F (10-21°C)
Best time for combining the museum with coastal hikes and waterfront activities.
Fall-Spring
Sep-May · 40-60°F (4-15°C)
Quieter museum hours and indoor exhibitions; rainy days are ideal for gallery time.

Weather & Climate near Coos Art Museum

Climate

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.

Air Quality: AQI 25 Good
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
22°
Warmest Month
3°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January - 3° - 11° 4° 247 mm - - 5.0 m/s - -
February - 4° - 13° 6° 199 mm - - 4.8 m/s - -
March - 5° - 14° 7° 197 mm - - 4.8 m/s - -
April - 5° - 15° 10° 134 mm - - 4.6 m/s - -
May - 8° - 17° 12° 81 mm - - 4.4 m/s - -
June - 10° - 19° 14° 42 mm - - 4.3 m/s - -
July - 11° - 21° 16° 13 mm - - 4.2 m/s - -
August - 11° - 22° 17° 23 mm - - 3.8 m/s - -
September - 10° - 22° 16° 45 mm - - 3.9 m/s - -
October - 7° - 19° 13° 112 mm - - 4.1 m/s - -
November - 5° - 14° 7° 253 mm - - 4.7 m/s - -
December - 3° - 11° 4° 264 mm - - 5.1 m/s - -
Getting There & Around

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.