Lovingly known as ‘Hollywood North,’ Oregon has been the sight of many movies, including classics such as One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, Animal House, Kindergarten Cop, and of course, The Goonies. This is because Oregon’s landscapes provides various magnificent backdrops such as riverside, mountains, and deserts. The Oregon Film Museum captures the history of films and film-making in Oregon through various exhibits and activities.

The building which the museum is housed in was once the site of Clatsop County Jail, which itself was featured in movies including the famous opening jailbreak scene from The Goonies. Visitors can wander through the halls exploring exhibits such as the ‘Hot Set,’ where they can see how a major motion picture is made or ‘The Goonie Gallery,’ which is filled with memorabilia from the famous movie.

Oregon Film Museum, 732 Duane Street, Astoria, OR 97103, Phone: 503-325-2203

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