Reviews of OSH Musuem of Mental Health (Museum)

Cheryl B.

I found it a fascinating adventure! I love the fact that it was a self-guided tour and I could take as much, or as little, time as I wanted. I read a lot of the information there, as well as taking some pictures, to read information later, as there was so much. I'm really glad I did it, as were both of my friends that want with me! Downside: limited available parking at times.

Ilias Lawson

Interesting historical value.

Tim Thompson

Was thinking we be touring entire Hospital but the museum in just a small portion. Very small. Some pictures, devices and stuff. It's still a working hospital so I get it but still a tad disappointed and freaked out about what happens there.

Kelsey Maggi

Brief history of the Oregon State Hospital.

Jacqui P

This place is so full of history. It really is incredible to see the changes that have taken place in the facility in the last 10 years. If you go explore, take the time to read read and listen to the patient stories. They are compelling and authentic. A visit to the museum is a great way to spend an afternoon!

Misty Gardner

There's a lot of ground cover for Janitors I'm not sure that cleanliness is up to standard - As I visited Family member there every Sun. For 3 mobths not once did I see anyone wiping mopping or any cleaning b done or shows - Norovirus took a swim thru Quarenteen was a 2 w/o process + Oregon State Hospital has $0 much money to run an establishment of a very old Insainasylum only can feel what it was like for those sad lonely patients caged up sum no visitors at all can only humble ones self to recognize and observe a bit closer to who n what Money goes where "Our State should take more pride to represent to take initiative to earn paychecks as we hve exp.so many flaws protocol is so reverse and lighty ran when it comes t these Unfotumate soles who can't & dont want to b ! We really need to care and see areas that are s broken down and butt backwards it makes me wonder if this is on going for the less fortunate ones to continue without maintaining Dignity everyone's lives much smoother and less stressful as we aren't there for a Rodeo it's humans real love breathing people like you n me that aren't looked at equally so who the hell cares ? God Does ALL things are Possible by God's GRACE AND MERCY ON US SINNERS WHO ARE BETTER THEN THINE - So take a look around perimeter to notice what's important is it takes a village I Fell the village is still in Dark am d so many of Employees I've delt wth gve less experience then we who are outside in States System needs t change in a More upbeat positive way and see to it sannitation is on#1 list as well as any others that I don't think people really care ! ! God Bless you and yours it's been quite@ journey and Thanks to God that there's a place f the less fortunate disordered ones to go !

sidney nash

It's a must see when in Salem

Amanda Gannon

Exceeded expectations!

Andrea Ahlson

Beautiful grounds

Brittany Sessa

Loved visiting here! It was super interesting to see all of the ways that mental health treatment has changed over the years.

Caroyn Lewis

Wow what can you say. Very interesting spent the day their. The staff is there to help you but they let you walk around the museum by yourself checking everything out.

Renee Ryan

Amazing! Worth the visit!

Diana Ortega

Nice place to play Frisbee Golf. A little eary in a fun/don't leave me alone here kinda way : )

Stephanie Craig

Great museum of such an important story!

Ramona Foster

Good. But...wish I could have toured the empty rooms, halls etc...and tunnel!

Kimbery Hall

Was so cool to see how things were done back then. So glad they dont anymore.

Kayla Malarkey

Small museum, but super interesting. There are many things to read and look at. It does a great job at sharing the history of mental illness.

Shelley Kenyon

Very interesting and historical. Worth the 5 dollars, for sure.

Steve Hirsh

Fascinating look at what we thought might have been the way to treat mental illness in years past. Absolutely - and perhaps surprisingly - worth a visit.

Carol Zurlinden

Awesome place to explore

Felicia Wheeler

So much to learn about the treatment of mental health in Oregon and America.

Pearl Dunn

So much history

Willow Olsen

Interesting things inside. Plus side, it is also a good place to get pokemon go, pokestops.

Carolyn Migotti

Quite an interesting place. I could feel Spirits there. Wish we could have explored more.

Crystal Bartels

One of the best parts of my trip to Oregon. Chronicles mental health practices, both good and bad in Oregon and in general. I was very touched by my visit there. It was a welcome affirmation for the kind of work that I do both now and will do in future career positions as a mental health counselor.

jessica s

Went in today to see what changes and progression they have gained by making the historical, still standing part of the building a museum. Was very informative about mental health care and how far it has come in the last 100+ years. I was hoping they had more information on the museum building its self and the history it has been subjected to through the years but, since only the front bottom nodule its limited. More information on this specific museums history would be great. $7 a pop for adults... Students are less. Dont forget to go see the memorial they situated for the forgotten urns that where discovered concreted into a "room". They also left a lot out about the untold history of the building and "not so good" events. Overall.... Great host (thank you Bob), very informative about mental health history. Great displays, time line is nice, straight jacket was fantastic and the grounds are nice. Good for kids (that do not touch)!

Kristian Sorensen

Very informative. Great volunteer staff.

Alyssa collins

A great museum that touches on mental health and Oregon's history with it. A great place to learn more and to open up the conversation about how we treat mental health and how times have changed in some ways, but the stigma that still lingers around it.

LARRY THOMPSON

Had a wonderful time

Caitey Andersen

informative and interesting! I highly recommends stopping here if you're ever in Salem. It costs $7 to get in and see the exhibits and walk the grounds. One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest was filmed here and there's amazing memorial outside (the copper cans). The staff are knowledgeable and friendly.

Misty Sims

Awesome information. Would like more interactive. Video, another phone that worked, dates on some os the stat displays.

Elizabeth Straley

This was a very intensive look at mental health treatment in our country, particularly Oregon, during the late 1800s up through the mid 1900s. Honest appraisal of the attempts to help deal with mental illness in the days before pharmaceuticals became widely used. Use caution if taking children - subject matter could be uncomfortable or too mature.

A Musick

The husband and wife that were their at the front were knowledgeable. They were laid back and answered all our questions. When were paying they pointed out that we have a discount for being students. They had a large amount of information that is easy to read. The self guided tour is fun and easy to follow. We had a great 10 yr anniversary and this place was an awesome part of it.

Bill Farris

Check it out.

Carissa Meeker

Full of history and almost haunting in listening to and reading what they went through.

Renee Entrikin

I enjoyed it. You can take your time and found it to be educational

Jessica Huckins

Very interesting musuem. I was expecting more as it is very small area but still very informative and again interesting.

dave combs

An historic place

Heather Fowler

It was interesting looking at all the old memorabilia but the facility is extremely haunted. The paranormal activity is off the charts.

Judith Richards

Very interesting, could use more disabled parking

Zach Zink

Really interesting look at a piece of Oregon history.

Lora Miller

Enjoyed learning about the history here! Very well done!

Whitney Claybo

Had tons of awesome info and stories. The volunteers there were really nice and informative.

mako the adventure cat Sell

I've lived in Salem all my life it's good that they kept it

Raymond Ng

One word...old

Jesen M

Fascinating exhibit that teaches about the progress that we have made for the care of mental health patients, and our knowledge of what classifies as a true mental health disorder. It showed a timeline of the American wars, and how that affected our asylum staff and patients. It was both intruiging, and heartbreaking. It cost $5 per person, and is definitely worth checking out when in the salem area.

Frankie Langston

Like many other reviewers, I have read “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” and have seen many pictures of the Oregon State Hospital, but standing on the grounds was a completely new and surreal experience. The hospital is still in use, and standing on the quiet, well-groomed grounds, looking up at the iconic Kirkbride-style building causes one to wonder how people in the past felt while walking these paths to be admitted or to visit a loved one

Rhonda Shechtman

Awesome and detailed history of OSH. Very well done.

Emily

Loved it there! Lots to look at and learn about. Really takes you through the history of the place.

Curtis Sams

Good and affordable. Worth seeing and great staff. Five stars if it was a bit larger. No complaints though.

Ben Horton

The disc golf course is great!

Michael Edmondson

It's a nice little museum that explains quite a bit of the difficult (recent) treatment of mental health disorders. While it may be scary and hard to understand, for me as someone who works in the field of mental health, it was an inspiring place. I'm sincerely grateful for the pioneers in humane treatment.

Edward Moore

Small but well illustrated and informative.

Julia Smith

This place is awesome. This is where my favourite movie was cast. One flew over the cookoos nest. It's still a functioning hospital with overt 3000 patients. The movie helped the public understand mental illness. Something that many people's still don't understand.

Rafael Garcia

Very educational, and family friendly.

Eric Suter

Nice Memorial but sad what the state of Oregon has done to so many PEOPLE.

Sanah Virani

We paid to get into a museum that was beyond small. Wouldn't go back.

Mitch Quist

Cool and sad at the same time. Worth a quick stop to check it out

Michael Pierce

this place is easy to get into but impossible to escape from. The beds get a 3.5, the food is a solid 4, the floor waxer's cord is about 4 feet too short and the bars get a -10 because i can't chew through them like tootsie rolls.

Linda Callahan

It was not nearly as impressive as expected but a very helpful staff.

Eric Stephen

been there: done that

Katie Wickman

This place is so awesome. The history of it is incredible!

Daniel Anderson

Very informative, we went for the Cuckoo's Nest aspect but left enjoying the whole museum.

Gregory Charles

Crazy how the hospital got rid of Greg Robert. Now they have a California girl wearing stilettos in patient care area. The superintendent who has to escorted. Oregonians that is where your taxpayers money is going to.

Brian Hogan

Enjoyed this. A part of history rarely revisited.

Lobo

Very educational. Highly recommend.

Teresa Morgan

A fascinating window into our history as humans, and how we thought to assess and treat mental illness. Some displays and articles macabre and disturbing, but honest for historical and educational purpose. I was also very touched by the memorial of unclaimed patient remains. Overall it was a very enriching experience for me, and one I think all should partake in.

dinosaur person

It was so fun for the family

Janet Larson

I work there all I'm going to say

David Metz

Very interesting and informative look at how mental illness was dealt with at one time.

Kristal Hutchings

Neat little musuem, history is very intriguinging. Self guided museum as well but the staff is more than happy to tell you about the hospital. Don't forget to go outside to the memorial!

Douglas Schoonmaker

The best

Christopher Ross

Lot of information

Devin Bischoff

Great museum. Informative staff. Was the location where they filmed one flew over the cookoos nest and had a really interesting exhibit. Definitely recommend

x KapnKrunch x

The museum was a bit lacking. It has a very small area to look at a few things. Not really worth the price. I was hoping more of the hospital was opened up but its just a lobby sized room with some information and a replica patient room. It would be neat to have been able to walk through the rooms "one flew over the cookoos nest" were filmed in.

Brandon Chabotte

Disc golf course is great. Short 9 hole course but challenging because of all the low ceiling shots.

William Hughes

Very interesting visit. Somewhat crazy facet of Oregon history. Recommend a visit when in Salem.

Victoria Paris

Very interesting history on mental health care in the state of Oregon. Guide was very helpful.

CANDICE BOSS

Very cool. Kinda small.

Craig Ley

I visit OSH weekly where a friend is a patient. Stepping into the grounds, you sense the different stories the museum brings to life.

Darrell Page

Great info, detail of mental health history.

David Herlocker

Nice little stop over to see where One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest was made. Interesting displays but a minimalist museum at best. The memorial they have to unclaimed urns is very sobering.

Sonny Lerma

Lots of great history!

June Green

Very interesting

Jenne Bauer-Leffler

What a wonderful museum! I love how the museum takes a compassionate approach to documenting the history of mental illness. While not ignoring the dark parts of this history, neither does this museum glorify the macabre. The memorial for those who were abandoned to live and die in the hospital (previous to 1973) is a lovely and peaceful place of reflection.

Dawn Brown

A fascinating history of tragedy, and some triumph, in the mental illness/health realm. The containers pictured are the cremated remains of those who passed away at the Oregon State Mental Hospital and whose ashes were never claimed. It's the minerals from the ashes that have leaked through the containers, making the beautiful, and at the same time eerie designs.

Lauren Rist

Was really small and it seemed like a lot of the worst parts of the history were glossed over. The information displayed was often very vague or out of context.

KC Maw

Great history lesson of mental health. And an area for One Flew Over the Coo coo's nest. since it was filmed there.