The Historic Courthouse Museum in St. Helens is closed. It will reopen in February as the Columbia County Museum in the John Gumm Building
Current public exhibits accessible whenever the John Gumm Building is open include artifacts and pictures related to maritime activities and several rotating video displays. Some that are featured include
McCormick Shipyard, St Helens waterfront
Columbia City - Sommarstrom Shipbuilding Company
Tahoma and Lilianne ship's wheels
Warrior Rock Lighthouse bell striker and light
Relics from the Battleship Oregon and many others
DURING MUSEUM HOURS:
Displays of artifacts representing life in Columbia County including
Peterson Basket & Carl Brandenfels collections
Native American, Pioneers, Logging, Railroads, Weapons, Business, Local Art, Military, Music and Movies, St. Helens and much more
Also the Research Library resources and assistance