Albany Regional Museum

08/28/2026

If you haven’t heard the news, Albany Regional Museum will be closing to the public from September 1st to winter 2026/27 to install a brand-new exhibit. To celebrate, we are inviting the community (you!) to join us in enjoying snacks and free admission to the museum tomorrow, Saturday, August 29th, our last day open before the closure.

Additionally, we will continue to hold programs in other locations around town while we’re closed. We already have quite a few lined up, beginning with History Bites: The Next Chapter with Tai Stith at the Albany Public Library on September 9th and History Sips: Looks That Kill at Calapooia Brewing on September 10th. Stay up to date with museum activities via our page or www.armuseum.com/events.

To learn more about the exhibits we’ll be working on while we’re closed, visit our website at www.armuseum.com/exhibits.

08/27/2026

Photos of the Week: Images from the 1974 flood.

08/26/2026

September’s History Bites is right around the corner! Join us in the Albany Public Library’s meeting room A on Wednesday, September 9th at noon to hear from Tai Stith, who will be discussing her latest research into the U.S. Bureau of Mines and never-before-heard tales from the Albany Research Center. We hope to see you there!

08/26/2026

08/24/2026

We would like to thank Sinister Distilling for partnering with the Albany Regional Museum for our first Museum after dark experience Marks of the Maker: The Art of Robert Ferguson. Here’s to the good spirits & good woodwork!

08/21/2026

Due to unforeseen circumstances, Albany Regional Museum will be closed all day tomorrow, August 22nd. The museum will reopen for regular hours beginning Tuesday, August 25th.

08/20/2026

Photo of the Week: Pacific Highway, c.1939

08/20/2026

Thank you for joining us tonight for Marks of the Maker: The Art of Robert Ferguson at the Albany Regional Museum in partnership with Sinister Distilling. Crafted by hand, shared after hours!

We look forward to welcoming you to our 21+ evening celebrating craftsmanship, creativity, and local artistic heritage.

Event Details:
Doors open at 6:00 PM
Event concludes at 9:00 PM

There are still tickets left for purchase at the door!
Member Door: $25
Non-Member Door: $35

Remember your ID!

Thank you for supporting our nonprofit mission to preserve and exhibit the history and culture of the Albany, Oregon area. We can’t wait to share this special evening with you!

08/18/2026

There’s still time to get the early-bird rate online for History Distilled - Marks of the Maker: The Art of Robert Ferguson this Thursday, August 20th from 6-9 pm. Sinister Distilling will be there serving curious curated cocktails and mocktails, snacks will
be plenty, and the art will be as stunning as ever. Even if you’ve seen the show, this one-of-a-kind experience gets you the insider view of the museum and Ferguson’s craft with like-minded adults in a relaxed setting.

Tickets are limited but may be purchased at the door for full price if any remain:

Member: $25
Non-Member: $35

08/14/2026

Tickets are being whittled down for Marks of the Maker: The Art of Robert Ferguson on August 20th, 6–9 PM.

Enjoy an intimate 21+ evening featuring The Carver's Mark cocktail or mocktail from Sinister Distilling, hearty bites, after-hours gallery access, rarely displayed tools and artwork, and a chance to create your own coat of arms.

Please drink responsibly and plan ahead for a designated driver or rideshare if needed. Valid ID required for entry.

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