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Sat, April 18, 2026
Visit Coos History Museum starting April 18th, 2026 for the opening of the new exhibit: Feathers in Flight. All are welcome to explore the exhibit during the museum’s open hours, Tuesday – Saturday from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM, included with regular museum admission. A pdf and docx version of this release are attached, as well as a flyer.
This new exhibit celebrates the beauty, diversity, and fascinating adaptations of birds through a display of real taxidermy specimens. Created in collaboration with Fur & Feathers Taxidermy, Feathers in Flight invites visitors to take a closer look at bird anatomy, plumage, and the remarkable species that fill our skies. The exhibit highlights the wonder of birds and the role they play in the natural world, offering visitors a chance to observe these incredible animals up close.
Guests are also invited to stay after the exhibit opening for a special talk by CHM Museum Educator Sire Battle from 6-7 PM exploring the surprising connection between birds, fashion, and conservation. The program will discuss the feather fashion craze of the late 1800s, the conservation movement that led to the founding of the National Audubon Society, and the creation of the landmark Migratory Bird Treaty Act, which continues to shape bird protection today.
This talk will also serve as a farewell program for Sire Battle, who has served as CHM’s Museum Educator for the past three years. Join us for this engaging presentation on one of her favorite topics and help wish her well as she spreads her wings and heads east to Florida for her next adventure. Admission is $3 for members and $5 for nonmembers.