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Admission
$8 Ages 18-64
$6 Ages 6-17 & 65+
Free 5 and Under
Hours
Mon - Sat: 10 AM - 5 PM
Sun: 12 PM - 5PM
Closed: Thanksgiving Day, December 25, & January 1
Guided Tours
$10.00 per person
Advance reservations (min. 14 days) required
Why did a community of nearly 600 people cross the Oregon Trail to build a utopian society in the Pacific Northwest? Learn about the Aurora Colonists, their leader, and their vision — and more than a quarter century of success as Oregon’s first communal society. Visit the Aurora Colony Museum, at the heart of Oregon’s first National Historic District and antiques capital.
The Aurora Colony Museum offers changing exhibits exploring the history and legacy of the Aurora Colony. Self-guided tours offer peeks into historic Colony buildings including: the Colony's communal Ox Barn (1862); Steinbach Cabin (1876); Kraus House (1874) (home of Emma Wagner Giesy; Wash House (1877); and replica Tie Shed.
Tickets on Sale - 2026 Party at the Farm
Enjoy a magical evening under the stars at the Stauffer-Will Farm.
Enjoy a northwest dinner with wines from Elk Cove Vineyards at our 1870s Stauffer-Will Farm. This evening will support the educational programs at the Aurora Colony Museum.
Silent auction featuring desserts and beverages. Live auction with special craft experiences, Honeymoon Farm dinner, and more.
Upcoming Events!
Current Events
Join a Volunteer Team!
We have a variety of volunteer positions available for all interests! Step back in time as a Stauffer-Will Farm Volunteer, create new exhibits, help renovate a 50 year old treasure, meet and greet guests at the Aurora Colony Museum, be a member of our events team and more.
Contact us at 503-678-5754 or info@auroracolony.org to learn more!
Join us in Preserving History!
Mission: The Aurora Colony Museum brings the past to life through the history, crafts, and culture of the Aurora Colony and its role in Oregon’s early immigration story.
