SPRINGFIELD, Ore. - The Springfield History Museum is set to temporarily close from Jan. 1 through July 10, 2026. This closure supports a major initiative focused on collections care and exhibit updates.

According to museum officials, this effort involves processing and conserving thousands of historical artifacts to ensure their long-term preservation. The Museum houses over 11,000 objects related to the history of Springfield and rural east Lane County.

“Focusing our work on caring for these precious artifacts is truly in the public’s interest,” said Maddi McGraw, the museum's curator. “If we lose these objects through neglect, we lose the story of our community.”

The Museum will reopen on July 12, 2026, coinciding with the Downtown Second Friday Art Walk. Visitors can expect a new ex

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