Where Stories Come to Life With Every Wave
Umpqua Lighthouse Museum Exhibitions
Discover the history of the area and how the Lighthouse has been part of the coastal community for more than a century with displays ranging from early explorers of the Pacific coast to the adjacent Coast Guard station of today.
Permanent Exhibitions
Oregon Coast Guard
established in 1962
Discover the history of the area and how the Lighthouse has been part of the coastal community for more than a century with displays ranging from early explorers of the Pacific coast to the adjacent Coast Guard station of today.
Lighthouse Tours
Tours available year-round
The Umpqua Lighthouse at Winchester Bay towers over the beach where the Umpqua River empties into the Pacific Ocean. The 65-foot lighthouse was constructed in 1890 after the first Umpqua River Lighthouse, built in 1857, next to the river mouth, collapsed in a storm.
Coastal History
Where the Umpqua meets the pacific
Nestled where the Umpqua River converges with the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean lies a tapestry of Oregon Coast history woven with tales of exploration, trade, and resilience. Over time, settlements like Winchester Bay and Reedsport emerged, their histories shaped by the maritime industries that flourished along the coast.
Gray Whale ‘Spy Hopper’ Station
Jump into Whale Watching
Across from the lighthouse, facing the Pacific Ocean is a whale watching station that is complete with maps, charts, binoculars to spot migrating whales.
Other Attractions
Café & Gift Shop
A PERFECT STOP FOR THE ADVENTUROUS
The Umpqua Lighthouse Museum Café and Gift Shop offers a delicious selection of food and a wide array of nautical themed souvenirs. From toys and books for little children to adult clothing and collectables, you will find just the right memento of your great visit.
Artisan Gallery
SUPPORTING OUR LOCAL ARTISTS AND MAKERS
From amazing painters and woodworkers to incredible glassblowers and ceramic artists, their pieces encompass the beautiful energy of our land and water.
