There’s A Fascinating Museum Hiding In The Most Unlikely Place In Gold Beach, Oregon, And It’s Free To Visit

There's a fascinating museum in Gold Beach, and it's tucked away in a place you'd never expect to find it. Check out the Rogue River Museum, which you'll find inside the gift shop of Jerry's Rogue Jets:

Jerry's Rogue Jets has been taking folks on tours of the Rogue River for generations.

River tours include the Mail Boat tour, a 64-mile trip that takes you on the mail route to the town of Agness, or longer 84 or 104-mile whitewater adventures that include a stop for lunch.

The whitewater adventures include lots of spraying surf and some fast speeds, but you'll also be treated to wildlife sightings.

Bald eagles, ospreys, deer, and many other animals are plentiful along the banks of the Rogue, and your tour guide will point some out to you during your tour.

After your tour is over, you'll want to head into the Jerry's Rogue River Museum and Gift Shop, where you'll find some great gift items like t-shirts and stickers...

...and you'll also find a cool little museum, hidden away in the corner of the shop. The Rogue River Museum is definitely worth your time.

You'll take a tour of the history of the Rogue River, going all the way back to its creation.

You'll also learn all about the native people who once lived along the river's banks.

The museum takes you on a tour through time, presenting interesting tidbits about early explorers...

...as well as documentation about the lives of people who settled along the river and built communities there in later years.

You'll even find some great photos and information about the history of Jerry's Rogue Jets...

...along with some artifacts from its early days.

One of the museum's highlights is the wall of animals that represent the many species that call the Rogue River home today.

The museum is free to visit, though you're welcome to leave a donation in the box at its entrance to help maintain it for future visitors to enjoy.

Get more information about Jerry's Rogue Jetboat Tours and its gift shop and museum on its website. You'll also want to follow the tour company's Facebook page. Learn more about Oregon's history when you visit these 9 places where you can still experience old Oregon.