Cannon Beach Museums & History

Step Inside for a Cultural Experience

History buffs can visit the cannon that gave the town its name and learn about the Lewis and Clark expedition's connection to Cannon Beach, along with natural history, native cultures, and early settlement, at the Cannon Beach History Center and Museum. Anyone with ties to the nursing profession will enjoy the collection of ephemera and displays at the Lost Art of Nursing Museum and Gallery. Literature lovers will want to check the schedule at the Cannon Beach Library that presents activities for young and old, including author events, lectures, and other community events.