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1101 Main Street
P.O. Box 35
Philomath, OR 97370
541.929.6230
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Museum Hours:
Tuesday - Saturday
10:00am - 4:30pm
2011 Exhibition Schedule

The BCHS&M hosts diverse art and history exhibitions in two exhibition halls at the Philomath, Oregon, museum campus.

The Moreland Auditorium serves as both a fine art gallery and a tasteful community gathering venue.

The museum facility is located six miles from downtown Corvallis, Oregon.


aMUSEments:
aMUSEments museum exhibition of toys, games, recreational equipment, historic bicycles and more

2011 Art Exhibition Schedule:
updated Sept. 6, 2011*


Annual Willamette Valley Scholastic Art Awards
January 14 - February 5, 2011

7th - 12th grade art students compete for scholarships and prizes. Winning work is exhibited in the Moreland Gallery. "Gold Key" winners are entered to compete in the national Scholastic Art Awards. Read More >>>


Art: The Fourth 'R'
February 11 - March 5, 2011

Benton County Historical Museum's longest running tradition. Philomath School District students K-12 exhibit their artwork.


Samplers International: a world of needlework
March 11-April 30, 2011
With generous support from the Sampler Consortium, BCHS presents "Samplers International: a world of needlework", showcasing historical and contemporary samplers from United States, Mexico, England, Scotland, France, and Scandinavia that were stitched between 1747 and 2011. Read more >>>

Oregon's Botanical Landscape
May 6-June 4, 2011
Paintings and eco-region history by M. Frances Stilwell. The exhibition offers both an aesthetic experience and environmental education for adults, children, and families.
Learn more >>>

Shots from the Past: Early Benton County Photographers
June 10-July 30
Oregon State University Archives and Benton County Museum present an exhibition of historical photographs from the OSU, Horner Museum and BCHS collections at the Moreland Auditorium. Learn more >>>

Beauty Secrets: 150 Years of History in One Quilt Pattern
August 5-October 1
During the month of September, Benton County, Oregon becomes Quilt County, presenting simultaneous quilt exhibitions in venues throughout Corvallis and Philomath. Our exhibition will feature Rocky Mountain Road / New York Beauty quilts from The Volckening Collection. Read more >>>

Dancing Paintbrushes
Oct 7-Nov 26
A juried exhibition of art by Donna Beverly, Caradon, and her "Dancing Paintbrushes" art class. Read more >>>

Light & Ground
Dec 2, 2011-Feb 4, 2012
Landscape paintings by artists Douglas Russell, Sandy Ryan, and Clint Brown.

*Exhibition dates are subject to change. Please call (541) 929-6230 to confirm current exhibition schedule.

2010 Exhibition Schedule

2009 Exhibition Schedule

2008 Exhibition Schedule
   
 

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© 2008 - 2012 Benton County Historical Society & Museum
Philomath, Oregon
The Benton County Historical Society is a nonprofit corporation that operates museum facilities for the preservation of history and culture.  Its mission is to:

  1. Preserve the material and intellectual culture of Benton County, Oregon, by acquiring and caring for significant collections that illustrate and interpret the history of the area and its relationship to the world;
  2. Enrich people's lives through exhibitions and educational programs.