Fort Rock Valley Historical Homestead Museum

The Fort Rock Valley Historical Homestead Museum is a collection of eleven historic buildings moved from across the region and arranged to look like a small village. The layout shows different types of homes, a church, a store, and offices as they appeared during the settlement era.

The museum came together in the 1980s as a local historical society began saving buildings that would otherwise have been lost. The two oldest structures, a residence and an office, form the core of this collection.

The St. Rose Catholic Church from 1918 and the homes around it show how families actually lived during the early settlement period. You can see the rooms where people cooked, slept, and gathered together.

The museum is open from late May through September on Thursday through Sunday, making it easy to see multiple structures in one visit. You should plan for about two to three hours to explore all the buildings and walk through them.

The museum sits near the distinctive Fort Rock, a volcanic formation that shapes the landscape and has been a landmark for thousands of years. This striking peak gives the valley its name and links the museum's story to the natural history of the region.

Location: Lake County

Inception: 1988

Website: http://fortrockoregon.com

GPS coordinates: 43.35560,-121.05900

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:03