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Coos Art Museum is Oregon's third oldest art museum. The Museum is located in a historic 1936 Art Deco former U.S. Post Office building which houses six galleries (over 5,500 square feet of exhibition space) and hosts up to 25 exhibitions, including items from its own 554 piece permanent collection of contemporary and Pacific Northwest art. Recognized as a civic and cultural leader, CAM serves an expanding audience of local, state, and national visitors. Its mission statement establishes its importance as "the cornerstone of visual arts on Oregon's Southern Coast. Through collections, exhibitions and educational programs, we are building an arts and cultural community and promoting the appreciation, understanding and expression of visual art."Coos Art Museum is Oregon's third oldest art museum. The Museum is located in a historic 1936 Art Deco former U.S. Post Office building which houses six galleries (over 5,500 square feet of exhibition space) and hosts up to 25 exhibitions, including items from its own 554 piece permanent collection of contemporary and Pacific Northwest art. Recognized as a civic and cultural leader, CAM serves an expanding audience of local, state, and national visitors. Its mission statement establishes its importance as "the cornerstone of visual arts on Oregon's Southern Coast. Through collections, exhibitions and educational programs, we are building an arts and cultural community and promoting the appreciation, understanding and expression of visual art."