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Monday 10am - 5pm Tuesday 10am - 5pm Wednesday 10am - 5pm Thursday 10am - 5pm Friday 10am - 5pm Saturday 10am - 5pm Sunday 12pm - 4pm

Umpqua Discovery Center

Name: Umpqua Discovery Center
Address: 409 River Front Way, Reedsport, OR, 97467, US
Telephone: +15412714816
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Natural & Cultural History Museum You will be taken on a journey through time in the Tidewaters and Time cultural history exhibit.

‘Where There’s Always Something New to Discover’

Come inside the Umpqua Discovery Center on Reedsport’s riverfront and you’ll enter an exciting new world. The adventure begins with the Kuuich Indians and early explorers, such as Jedediah Smith. Listen as the early pioneers tell stories about life in a tidewater town and watch videos of how logging was done in the past. Walk through the fish canne

ry and tidewater town. The combination of genuine historical artifacts and high-tech sound and light will heighten your appreciation of the experience. In the natural history exhibit, Pathways to Discovery, visitors are taken along on a simulated outdoor adventure. First, there’s the estuary at sunrise in the fall. This is followed by the deep forest in winter at mid-day, where you can slide into the bear cave and learn about hibernating bears. Next you enter the weather station, listen to storm stories from the past, and learn a wealth of information from the OMSI exhibits on rain, wind, and atmosphere. Your journey will continue to a high mountain meadow on a spring afternoon, and then to a summer sunset in the dunes. The end of the trail is the Subterranean Education Room where you’ll view videos on elk, bats, sand, and dunes. Located at 409 Riverfront Way, the Center is accessible from either the street or a boardwalk along the beautiful Umpqua River waterfront. For a more panoramic view, look through the 35 foot periscope in the community room. To remember your visit, there are educational, unusual, and unique items in the gift and book shop.

07/31/2024

Scaffolding down, signed and finished! Thank you, Umpqua Discovery Center for allowing me to adorn your building.

07/30/2024

Osprey chicks July 30th........

07/29/2024

07/23/2024

Osprey chicks spreading their wings!

07/17/2024

The two Osprey chicks are getting bigger by the day. They will begin to fledge around the end of July.

07/12/2024

Now that the weather has cooled down, I'm back at it! It getting close to being done.

07/11/2024

Breakfast time for the Osprey family!

07/03/2024

Artist Gary Herd doing an amazing job on the Center's mural...

06/30/2024

Mural in process!

06/29/2024

Here's the sight of my new mural. Got the scaffolding up today, and most of it sketched. Paint begins tomorrow...or today if you're reading this on Saturday.

06/26/2024

The Osprey have two chicks!! You have to look closely... as they are hard to see

06/12/2024

'Salty Dog' will be on site for our Riverfront Rhythms outdoor concerts this summer!!

06/07/2024

Proud Parents!! It appears that the Osprey chicks have hatched.

06/05/2024

Two nests on the Railroad Bridge! In addition to the Osprey nest, the seagulls have taken over the old Osprey nest on the swing span.
The Osprey chicks will hatch around June 9th..

05/17/2024

Currently on Display! Detailed models handmade by Scottsburg resident Russ Konrad. Generously donated by family.

05/04/2024

May 1st video shows the Osprey moving a large branch to the perfect spot. Since this video was taken, the female now appears to be sitting on the eggs. If so, the eggs will hatch around June 9th.

04/10/2024

The Osprey have decided that the Swing Span has too much commotion going on with the construction. They are now working on a new nest on the Span next to the swing span. We are lucky that they stayed close by so we could continue to watch them.

04/04/2024

The Osprey have returned and are working on their nest!! Happy to see that the work being done on the swing span of the railroad bridge has not detoured them.

02/23/2024

DID YOU KNOW?
The 'Reedsport Creamery & Cheese Factory', with owner Svend Knudsen, began in the 1930's on the Reedsport waterfront. In 1949, the factory moved to the building at the entry of Hwy. 38. Milk came from 32 dairymen, with some producing Grade A milk and others Cheese. Most cheese shipped to California outlets, with small amounts handled by locals. Building is still at location, but not longer in operation.

01/19/2024

River Otter enjoying the docks this morning...

01/04/2024

Do You Remember:
Umpqua Post - April 7, 1999. Tree Planting & Hot Dogs by 'King of the Dogs' - Zack.

12/29/2023

'Kid's Scavenger Hunt'

Address

409 River Front Way
Reedsport, OR
97467

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 5pm
Tuesday	10am - 5pm
Wednesday	10am - 5pm
Thursday	10am - 5pm
Friday	10am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm
Sunday	12pm - 4pm

Telephone

+15412714816

Website

http://www.umpquadiscoverycenter.com/

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Videos

Osprey chicks July 30th........

Osprey chicks spreading their wings!

The two Osprey chicks are getting bigger by the day. They will begin to fledge around the end of July.

Breakfast time for the Osprey family!

The Osprey have two chicks!! You have to look closely... as they are hard to see

Proud Parents!! It appears that the Osprey chicks have hatched.

Two nests on the Railroad Bridge! In addition to the Osprey nest, the seagulls have taken over the old Osprey nest on the swing span. The Osprey chicks will hatch around June 9th..

May 1st video shows the Osprey moving a large branch to the perfect spot. Since this video was taken, the female now appears to be sitting on the eggs. If so, the eggs will hatch around June 9th.

The Osprey have returned and are working on their nest!! Happy to see that the work being done on the swing span of the railroad bridge has not detoured them.

River Otter enjoying the docks this morning...

The Center has recorded 6.33 inches of rain, so far, for the recent storm!

Osprey chicks flapping their wings and practice hovering in preparation for fledging. The Osprey will still depend on the parents for food and stay with the nest until they migrate in September.

Check out the Osprey chicks beginning to learn how to fly! They are flapping their wings and will fledge soon.

It's confirmed... THREE OSPREY CHICKS!!! Reminder: 30th Anniversary Celebration for Umpqua Discovery Center!! Sat., August 5th, 10-5pm. FREE ADMISSION!!

Osprey Update! It has been difficult to see the nest the last week with the Swing Span of the bridge being open. Enjoy this video of the two Osprey Chicks! They are getting bigger and will fledge around August 9th.

'Timberwolf' playing at Center till 7:30 tonight!!

The Osprey have hatched!! Watch as they feed from the catch of the day!! Will keep you posted when we know how many.

It appears the Osprey may have laid their eggs. It will take about 38 days for the eggs to hatch. We will keep a close watch for the chicks the week of June 19th..