Capt Robert Gray Gets a New Sign!

A new sign to commemorate the Tillamook Passage of Capt Robert Gray was dedicated on Sept. 12, 2013. It's been updated to correctly reflect information about his accomplishment and those of his crew members. The dedication was attended by some of our Board members and two ladies representing the Oregon Black Pioneers organization.  Marcus Lopez was a member of the crew on the Lady Washington, and is thought to be the first black person to set foot in Oregon. Theirs is a fascinating website: http://oregonblackpioneers.org/

The new sign is in the wayside right next to Pirate's Cove just a short way north of Garibaldi.  Stop by and take a look to honor this national hero, and inspiration for our own maritime museum. 

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Watercolors by Patsy Chapin for the month of July

If you haven't stopped in to see Michael Loney's exhibit, ending June 30th, put it on your calendar before its taken down.  Then add Patsy's name, and come in for her reception on Saturday, July 6th from 1-3 pm.

Mike Loney's Reception and Show

Mike Loney’s reception was well attended, with 22 people making time in their busy schedule to see this highly respected and talented artist from Cloverdale, OR.  Mike’s love of art is evident in the close observation and intricate details of his art.  Mike, a self-taught artist, has been painting for over 30 years.  Mike’s art is hanging in many galleries around Oregon.

Mike and Margie Loney talk with guests at his June 1st reception

Visitors were coming and going for the whole 2 hours of the reception

There were several lovely prints for sale....

A guest book - and refreshments being checked out by one of many visitors to Mike's reception

One of Mike's gorgeous oil paintings

This is one of three paintings devoted to the late Tasha Tudor.

If you want to see which one won 'Best in Show' at the Oregon State Fair, 

you'll just have to come to the Museum to see it!

Utterly charming watercolors....

The artist and his wife Margie are justifiably proud of hanging a great show!

Mike's work will be on the walls of our Community Room through June.

Come see it!

Come meet Michael Loney - Saturday, June 1st Reception 1 - 3 PM

Mike's work will be showing through the month of June in our Community Room.
To see more of Mike's work, visit his website: http://www.l1yart.com/

Look at this Cool Bus!

Tillamook County Transportation District 

A Night of the Museums- Open House

May 10th, 2013 5:00pm

The Transportation District unveiled their new Tillamook County Museum bus. The graphics on the bus were donated by an anonymous individual. The open house was attended by many who came to see the bus in all its glory (inside and out). The process of getting the graphics onto the bus was described by the bus marketing director.  Everyone was snapping photos!

Michael Mason showing through May

Below you'll find just a sampling of the amazing creative abilities of Michael Mason when he's working with his medium of choice - flower petals and parts!   If you're coming just to see the artwork, admission is free.  If you enjoy art, you don't want to miss this show, the variety of his work is mind-boggling!

Capt Gray has a Birthday Party coming at the museum!

But wait - there's more! Much, much more!

Give yourself at least 2 hours to enjoy the Garibaldi Maritime Museum.  There's a lot to see: Garibaldi history, a boat building display, a Children's Korner, an exquisite historical gun collection (yes, even if you're not a gun person).  You owe it to yourself to tour this gem - especially if you're a coastal resident and have never been here. Click on any photo for a larger view.

 The Children's Korner upstairs....

Cool ship models.....

Lobby and Gift Shop

Upstairs landing..

April at the Museum...

Ty & Tamara Mautner of Stillwater Fish Prints and new paintings by Rebecca Spaniel are showing in our community room through the end of April.  Come in and enjoy this show of marvelous prints and available gift items before it's over!  Thursday through Monday 10AM - 4PM.  

 

Original artwork by Rebecca Spaniel...

 Gorgeous fish prints by Ty and Tamara Mautner...

 Don't you want to see the rest of this trptych by Rebecca Spaniel???!!

More prints and some trivets too!