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Museums
People interested in learning about the Klamath Basin's rich and diverse history can spend a few hours or up to several days at various museums. Along with three in downtown Klamath Falls, others are located near Chiloquin and Fort Klamath, with another just south of the Oregon-California state line in Tulelake.
The Favell Museum
Indian artifacts, contemporary western art and a range of historic items are on display at the Favell Museum. Located at 125 West Main Street, the museum is just a short walk from the Travel Klamath Visitor Center and overlooks the historic Link River. Created by Gene Favell, the museum features arrowheads and other Indian artifacts from the western United States, British Columbia, Mexico and Peru. The contemporary art varies from bronze masterpieces to oil paintings to wood carvings, scale-sized dioramas and an astonishingly collection of miniature firearms. For information call 541.882.9996 or visit www.favellmuseum.org.
Klamath County Museum
Klamath Basin history comes alive at the Klamath County Museum, 1451 Main Street, in downtown Klamath Falls. The former armory was built in 1932 and features art deco elements. It was a popular venue for major musicians and groups in the 1940's and 50's. The displays include Indian artifacts and dioramas, taxidermy birds, relics from pioneer days and classic photographs of life a century-ago in Klamath County. For information call 541.883.4208 or visit www.co.klamath.or.us/museum/Profile KCM.htm.
Senator George Baldwin Hotel
The Victorian styled Baldwin Hotel in downtown Klamath Falls was built in 1906 by state Senator George Baldwin, as a hardware store and, in 1908, also as a hotel. Preserved in the hotel is a photo studio used by his daughter, Maud, a famous photographer. The hotel was closed in 1977 and a year later became part of the Klamath County Museums. It is listed on the Oregon and National Historic Registers. Guided tours are offered in the summer or by appointment. For information call 541.883.4207 or visit http://www.co.klamath.or.us/museum/Profile BHM.htm.
Fort Klamath Museum and Park
Remnants of early Klamath Basin settlement times are offered at the Fort Klamath Museum and Park about 30 miles northwest of Klamath Falls. The fort was established in 1863 to provide protection for pioneer settlers. It became famous after the Modoc Indian War when Captain Jack and three other Modoc leaders were held, tried, hanged and buried at the post. The museum and park are open in the summer only with periodic reenactments offered. For information call 541.381.2230 summer only, 541.883.4208, or visit http://www.co.klamath.or.us/museum/Profile FKM.htm.
Collier Memorial State Park Logging Museum
The unique outdoor logging museum about 30 miles north of Klamath Falls contains an array of equipment and items that display the region's logging history from the mid-1800's to the late 1900's. The grounds include a pioneer village and are a part of the larger park, which offers camping, picnicking, trails, fishing and day-use. For information call 541.783.2471 or 1.800.551.6949 or visit www.oregonstateparks.org/park_229.php.
Tulelake Museum of Local History
History from the Tulelake Basin, including the communities of Tulelake, Malin and Merrill, are featured in the museum located in the office of the Tulelake-Butte Valley Fairgrounds in Tulelake, CA about 26 miles south of Klamath Falls just south of the Oregon-California state line. Items from the region's homesteading years, military veterans, Modoc Indian War and Tule Lake Internment Camp are featured. Hour-long videotape tours are offered. For information call 530.667.5312 or visit www.tbvfair.com.
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