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More than a traditional museum, the Columbia River Maritime Museum is a unique combination of experiences where an extensive collection of seafaring vessels, maritime artifacts, and fine art come to life through exciting and informative exhibits, demonstrations and hands-on activities.
Whether you are a “museum person" or not, whether you like maritime stuff or not, you will love the Columbia River Maritime Museum. Climb aboard the floating lighthouse, see Coast Guard rescues, watch our powerful Pacific Northwest storms, and learn why our mighty Columbia River Bar is called the Graveyard of the Pacific.
The Columbia River Maritime Museum collects and exhibits maritime artifacts from the Columbia River and the Pacific Northwest. The Museum's all-donation collection exceeds 30,000 objects, 20,000 photographs, and a 10,000-volume research library.
About the museum: The Columbia River Maritime Museum is an official State of Oregon collection of maritime artifacts and history about the Columbia River. It features everything from fishing to industry, to nature displays and search and rescue information.
The Columbia River Maritime Museum tells the dramatic and inspiring stories of a mighty river, a vast ocean, and the generations of people who have made their living plying the waters of the region.
We collect, preserve, display and interpret the maritime history, culture and art of the Columbia River, its tributaries, and the waters of the North Pacific for the education and enjoyment of the public.
Explore the history of the Columbia River from the days of dugout canoes, through the age of sail, to present. Discover the stories of the legendary Columbia River Bar, one of the most dangerous passages in the world, at the nationally renowned Columbia River Maritime Museum.
The Columbia River Maritime Museum has been sharing the Columbia River’s rich maritime heritage and history since 1962.
Discover the stories of the legendary Columbia River Bar, one of the most dangerous passages in the world, at the nationally renowned Columbia River Maritime Museum. "This is one of the best museums in the state."—Frommer's Oregon
Jun 23, 2024 · June 23, 2024. The nationally recognized Columbia River Maritime Museum offers guests of all ages a special and unique glimpse into the history of the Columbia River, featuring seafaring vessels, maritime artifacts, fine art, and more. Here, visitors can engage in exhibits that open them to the stories of the one and only Columbia River Bar ...
