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  • Egyptian Theatre

    Egyptian Theatre

    Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Egyptian Theatre opened on November 19th, 1925, with a restoration completed in 2014.

  • Coos Historical and Maritime Museum

    Coos History Museum

    The Coos History Museum showcases local Indigenous stories, the rugged days of early settlement, and seafaring adventures of our community's rich heritage.

  • Coos Art Museum

    Coos Art Museum

    The Coos Art Museum is located in downtown Coos Bay in the former city post office.

  • Downtown Coos Bay

    Where Old Meets New

    Downtown is active, with historic buildings being used for stores, offices, and living.

  • Classic Downtown

    Reinvention

    The former Bugge Bank building is currently used as offices and apartments.

Coos Bay is proud of its heritage as the cultural and industrial center for the Oregon coast.

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The city's proud heritage is apparent in the numerous museums and historic areas. The Oregon Heritage Commission recognized Coos Bay as an “Oregon Heritage All-Star Community” in 2024 to recognize the strong efforts to broadly preserve and develop heritage resources. An All-Star designation requires that communities meet at least 15 of 24 criteria related to local heritage. These include heritage tourism efforts, historic preservation programs, photo and document archives, museums, historic cemeteries, historic downtowns and more. This designation is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our community in preserving Coos Bay’s rich heritage; the city is committed to continuing efforts in celebrating and safeguarding our history for future generations.