Oregon Film Museum facts for kids
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| Established | 2010 |
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| Location | 732 Duane Street, Astoria, Oregon |
The Oregon Film Museum' is a super cool place in Astoria, Oregon, where you can learn all about movies made in the state of Oregon! It's located inside an old jail building, which is famous for being in the opening scene of the classic 1985 movie The Goonies. The museum first opened its doors in 2010, just in time for The Goonies 25th birthday!
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Explore Oregon's Movie Magic
The Oregon Film Museum is all about celebrating the awesome movies filmed right here in Oregon. It's a fun place to discover how movies are made. The museum is inside the old Clatsop County Jail. This building is even listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
What You Can See
The museum has lots of hands-on exhibits. These exhibits show you how different movies were made in Oregon. Besides The Goonies, you can learn about films like Kindergarten Cop and Free Willy. Other famous movies include Twilight and National Lampoon's Animal House.
Goonies Props and More
Inside the museum, you'll find cool stuff from The Goonies. There are props, costumes, and other items. These are displayed inside the old jail cells. It's like stepping right into the movie!
Make Your Own Movie
One of the best parts is making your own short film! The museum has small sets and green screens. You can use these to create your own movie magic. It's a great way to see how special effects work.
The Goonies ORV
Outside the museum, you might spot something special. There's an "ORV" just like the one used by the Fratelli gang in The Goonies. It even has fake bullet holes near the back license plate. It's a fun photo spot!
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The imitation bullet holes in the ORV parked outside of the museum.
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Museum displays.
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Data's costume.
