Acquisition of site and structure for museum. In the event that a public museum is established under ORS 358.345, the city or two or more cities, acting through the governing body or museum commission, may

(1) Acquire a site or sites for the museum.

(2) Construct a structure or structures to house the museum collection, or lease a structure or structures for such purpose for not more than 50 years.

(3) Use public sites or structures or both for museum purposes. [1953 c.481 §5; 1973 c.757 §5; 1983 c.260 §7]