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The '''Oregon Film Museum''' is a museum highlighting and celebrating movies that were made in the U.S. state of [[Oregon]]. The museum is housed in the old Clatsop County Jail in [[Astoria, Oregon]], which is on the [[National Register of Historic Places]]. The building was used in a famous scene in the 1985 film ''[[The Goonies]]''. The museum opened in 2010, coinciding with the 25th anniversary of the film.
The '''Oregon Film Museum''' is a museum highlighting and celebrating movies that were made in the U.S. state of [[Oregon]]. The museum is housed in the old Clatsop County Jail in [[Astoria, Oregon]], which is on the [[National Register of Historic Places]]. The building was used in the opening chase sequence of the 1985 film ''[[The Goonies]]''. The museum opened in 2010, coinciding with the 25th anniversary of the film.


The museum features hands-on exhibits related to films that were made in Oregon, which include, in addition to ''The Goonies'', ''[[Kindergarten Cop]]'', ''[[Twilight (1998 film)|Twilight]]'', ''[[Sometimes a Great Notion (film)|Sometimes a Great Notion]]'' and ''[[National Lampoon's Animal House]]''.<ref name=wilson>{{cite news
The museum features hands-on exhibits related to films that were made in Oregon, which include, in addition to ''The Goonies'', ''[[Kindergarten Cop]]'', ''[[Free Willy]]'', ''[[Twilight (2008 film)|Twilight]]'', ''[[The Shining (film)|The Shining]]'', ''[[Sometimes a Great Notion (film)|Sometimes a Great Notion]]'' and ''[[National Lampoon's Animal House]]''. It contains several props from ''The Goonies'', in addition to memorabilia, costumes and various collectibles that are on display within the former jail cells. Visitors can also create their own short films in an exhibit that features small sets and green screens. As of 2015, an "ORV" similar to the one used by the Fratelli gang in ''The Goonies'' can be found in the parking lot complete with imitation bullet holes near the rear license plate.<ref name=wilson>{{cite news
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|date=May 30, 2010
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<gallery class="center">
Image:Oregon Film Museum 2.JPG|The imitation bullet holes in the ORV parked outside of the museum.
Image:Oregon Film Museum 3.JPG|Museum displays.
Image:Oregon Film Museum 4.JPG|Data's costume.
</gallery>


==See also==
==See also==
*[[List of films shot in Oregon]]
*[[List of films shot in Oregon]]

==External links==
*[http://www.oregonfilmmuseum.com Oregon Film Museum Website]


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Museums in Astoria, Oregon]]
[[Category:Museums in Astoria, Oregon]]
[[Category:Hollywood history and culture]]
[[Category:National Register of Historic Places in Astoria, Oregon]]
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[[Category:National Register of Historic Places in Clatsop County, Oregon]]
[[Category:History museums in Oregon]]
[[Category:History museums in Oregon]]
[[Category:Cinema museums in the United States]]
[[Category:Cinema museums in the United States]]
[[Category:2010 establishments in Oregon]]
[[Category:2010 establishments in Oregon]]
[[Category:Historic district contributing properties in Oregon]]
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[[Category:Government buildings on the National Register of Historic Places in Oregon]]


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Latest revision as of 05:43, 14 August 2024

Oregon Film Museum
Map
Established2010
Location732 Duane Street, Astoria, Oregon
Websitewww.oregonfilmmuseum.com
Old Clatsop County Jail
Coordinates46°11′19″N 123°50′08″W / 46.18855833°N 123.8354806°W / 46.18855833; -123.8354806
Built1913[1]
Part ofAstoria Downtown Historic District (ID98000631)
NRHP reference No.83002145[1]
Added to NRHPMay 19, 1983[1]

The Oregon Film Museum is a museum highlighting and celebrating movies that were made in the U.S. state of Oregon. The museum is housed in the old Clatsop County Jail in Astoria, Oregon, which is on the National Register of Historic Places. The building was used in the opening chase sequence of the 1985 film The Goonies. The museum opened in 2010, coinciding with the 25th anniversary of the film.

The museum features hands-on exhibits related to films that were made in Oregon, which include, in addition to The Goonies, Kindergarten Cop, Free Willy, Twilight, The Shining, Sometimes a Great Notion and National Lampoon's Animal House. It contains several props from The Goonies, in addition to memorabilia, costumes and various collectibles that are on display within the former jail cells. Visitors can also create their own short films in an exhibit that features small sets and green screens. As of 2015, an "ORV" similar to the one used by the Fratelli gang in The Goonies can be found in the parking lot complete with imitation bullet holes near the rear license plate.[2][3][4]

  • The imitation bullet holes in the ORV parked outside of the museum.
    The imitation bullet holes in the ORV parked outside of the museum.
  • Museum displays.
    Museum displays.
  • Data's costume.
    Data's costume.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Oregon National Register List" (PDF). Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. June 6, 2011. p. 5. Archived from the original (PDF) on April 25, 2018. Retrieved August 7, 2023.
  2. ^ Wilson, Katie (June 3, 2010). "Oregon Film Museum unlocks Goonies exhibit Saturday". The Daily Astorian. Retrieved June 4, 2010.
  3. ^ "Big celebration set for 'Goonies' anniversary". Tri-City Herald. May 28, 2010. Retrieved June 4, 2010.
  4. ^ "Loony for 'The Goonies'? Astoria film museum awaits". The Oregonian. May 30, 2010. Retrieved June 4, 2010.
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