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Railroad Rivalry, Mining Ambition and Legacy

Railroad Rivalry, Mining Ambition and Legacy

April 4, 2025 | dhyana kearly

Marcus Powell: The Golden Voice of Prineville and Crook County’s First Elected Assessor

Marcus Powell: The Golden Voice of Prineville and Crook County’s First Elected Assessor

March 28, 2025 | dhyana kearly

Sarah Thompson Stevens: The Woman Who Brought Healing to Prineville

Sarah Thompson Stevens: The Woman Who Brought Healing to Prineville

March 21, 2025 | dhyana kearly

The Forgotten Stop: Nansene and the Wagon Road to Sherar’s Bridge

The Forgotten Stop: Nansene and the Wagon Road to Sherar’s Bridge

March 14, 2025 | dhyana kearly

George Roba, A Pioneer’s Journey

George Roba, A Pioneer’s Journey

March 7, 2025 | dhyana kearly

From Stage Stop to Sawmill Town

From Stage Stop to Sawmill Town

February 28, 2025 | dhyana kearly

Women in the Development of Central Oregon

Women in the Development of Central Oregon

February 24, 2025 | dhyana kearly

March 20th, 6 p.m. – Exploring the History of CC Fire & Rescue

March 20th, 6 p.m. – Exploring the History of CC Fire & Rescue

February 20, 2025 | dhyana kearly

New Exhibit Showcasing the History of Crook County Fire & Rescue

New Exhibit Showcasing the History of Crook County Fire & Rescue

February 20, 2025 | dhyana kearly

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Bowman Museum
➨ 246 North Main Street,
Prineville, Oregon 97754

Current Hours
Tuesday - Friday 10-5
Saturday’s 11-4

Memorial Day to Labor Day
Mon-Fri 10-5
Sat 11-4 - Closed on Sunday
Closed major holidays & January

Belknap Exhibit Center
➨ 136 NE 3rd, Prineville, OR

HOURS:
Tuesday - Friday: 10-5
2nd and 4th Saturday: 11-4

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Phone
541-447-3715

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Museum Staff:

Sean Briscoe
Museum Director
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Deanna Smith
Collections Specialist
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Collections Assistant
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Holly Ptomey
Saturday Attendant

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246 N Main St
Prineville, Oregon
Phone: (541) 447-3715
Bowman Museum

Our goal is to inspire, entertain, educate and involve our local community, as well as visitors from all over the world, in the stewardship of our unique history. Membership starts at just $15 ($10 senior).

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