150 years ago Aurora was settled by 400 German immigrants from Missouri forming a communal society lasting 25 years. The Old Aurora Colony Museum includes the Ox Barn, Kraus House, Summer Kitchen, Steinbach Cabin all furnished, and the reproduction Tie Shed. Artifacts include, furniture, household items, tools, clothing, musical instruments, quilts, and much more. Aurora was the first National Historic District in Oregon established in 1974 because of the unique history and contributions by the colony to Oregon.
A log cabin at the Old Aurora Colony Museum.
A building at the Old Aurora Colony Museum.
Address: Old Aurora Colony Museum, 15018 Second Street NE, Aurora, OR 97002, United States
Phone: 1 (503) 678-5754, Fax: 1 (503) 678-5756
Hours:
February 1 to December 31: 11am-4pm; Sun:12pm-4pm; Closed: Mon
Always closed on: New Year's Day (January 1), Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November ), Christmas - Christian (December 25)
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Old Aurora Colony Museum, Aurora
Old Aurora Colony Museum, Aurora
