301 Gallery
adds a distinctly vibrant presence to the growing collection of galleries in Hood River and the Columbia Gorge. 301 Gallery’s focus is on quality fine art and craft, an elevated presentation, and an obvious passion for place. Beyond the art … Continue reading →
Art On Oak Artists Cooperative
is located in Hood River. This artist owned gallery features many different mediums of artwork. Painting, ceramic, fiber, glass, metal, wood, journals and jewelry are among the works you’ll find. A variety from well-known Gorge artists as well as work … Continue reading →
Cascade Locks Historical Museum
preserves and interprets our diverse heritage, connecting visitors to Cascade Locks with the history of our community. Cascade Locks Museum is home to the Oregon Pony, the first steam locomotive built and operated on the West Coast.417 SW Portage Rd, … Continue reading →
Columbia Center For the Arts
offers an amazing art gallery and a wide variety of performing arts events and programming. Throughout the year, CCA provides patrons with the opportunity to experience a full array of artists works, performances and entertainment that spark conversation, challenge the … Continue reading →
Columbia Gorge Discovery Center and Museum
is located at the eastern gateway to the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center & Museum is home to numerous exhibits to help introduce visitors to the geology, flora, fauna, history, and economic development of … Continue reading →
Columbia Gorge Interpretive Center Museum
interprets the Natural and Cultural history of what’s considered the heart of the Columbia River Gorge through award winning, thought provoking displays, artifacts, text panels. Our museum features a Telly award winning geology film to wet your appetite of the … Continue reading →
Columbia Gorge Orchestra Association
The Columbia Gorge Orchestra Association,(CGOA), has been enriching and entertaining the Columbia Gorge community since its founding in 2005. Its mission is to provide exceptional performing arts for the cultural enrichment, learning, engagement and enjoyment of audiences and participants. CGOA … Continue reading →
Confluence
connects you to the history, living cultures, and ecology of the Columbia River system through Indigenous voices. We are a community-supported nonprofit that works through art landscapes at six river sites (Cape Disappointment State Park, Vancouver Land Bridge, Sandy River … Continue reading →
Hear in the Gorge
is a series of radio-documentary styled podcasts and other captivating clips that delve into stories unique to the Gorge, such as: the experience of the region’s Japanese American residents during World War II, the Crag Rats – oldest mountain rescue … Continue reading →
Historic Columbia River Highway
“The King of Roads“, is the first scenic highway in the US to gain the distinction of National Historic Landmark. Words fail many travelers who drive the exquisite Historic Columbia River Highway. Every twist and turn brings a new treasure, from … Continue reading →
History Museum of Hood River County
welcomes visitors intrigued by how the past fashions the now. We celebrate the many peoples whose histories, cultures, and contemporary life overlap here. Lewis and Clark documented a small Indian village nearby. Today we spotlight pivotal cultural contributions to who … Continue reading →
Indigenous Pictographs & Petroglyphs
are displayed on the Washington side of the Columbia River Gorge near The Dalles, in Columbia Hills State Park, home to a remarkable collection of Native American rock art. It includes the Temani Pesh-wa Trail, a collection of ancient petroglyphs … Continue reading →
Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail
is approximately 4,900 miles long and crosses sixteen states extending from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to the mouth of the Columbia River, near present day Astoria, Oregon. It follows the historic outbound and inbound routes of the Lewis and Clark Expedition as … Continue reading →
Maryhill Museum of Art
is one of the Northwest’s most fascinating cultural destinations, with plenty to engage visitors both inside and out. Experience a gallery of works by Auguste Rodin, European and American paintings, objects from the palaces of Queen Marie of Romania, Orthodox … Continue reading →
National Neon Sign Museum
is located in the heart of The Dalles downtown historic district. The museum captures the history, craftsmanship, and culture that shaped America, as seen through the lens of the signage and advertising industry. The museum is filled with one of … Continue reading →
Original Wasco County Courthouse (1859)
is an unassuming little building that boasts a significant history. This wood-frame, two-story building in The Dalles once was the seat of government for the largest county in the United States. The building is one of the last surviving territorial … Continue reading →
Stonehenge Memorial
is a full-scale replica of the ancient, Neolithic structure whose massive stones, broken and fallen from age, have stirred the imagination for centuries. It lies near the town site of Maryhill, Washington, three miles east of the Maryhill Museum of … Continue reading →
Tamástslikt Cultural Institute
Immerse yourself in the history, culture and hospitality of the people who have lived on this land for more than 10,000 years. Come to Tamástslikt Cultural Institute and experience the storied past, rich present and bright future of our tribes … Continue reading →
The Dalles Art Center
is a community art center housed in the historic Carnegie Library of The Dalles. The center has rotating monthly exhibits that feature traditional and contemporary art from The Gorge and the Pacific Northwest. We also offer art classes for children and … Continue reading →
Troutdale Historical Society
supports three museums in one small town: Fred E. Harlow House Museum, 726 E Historic Columbia River Hwy Barn Exhibit Hall – King of Roads Exhibit, 732 E Historic Columbia River Hwy 1907 Depot Rail Museum & 1975 Union Pacific … Continue reading →
Two Rivers Heritage Museum
is operated by the Camas-Washougal to collect information, documents and photographs that tell the story of the history and development of the Camas and Washougal area. Visitors from all over come to the museum to research their homes, property, and … Continue reading →
Western Antique Aeroplane and Automobile Museum (WAAAM)
explores the Golden Age of Transportation and Aviation. This extensive collection spans three-and-a-half indoor acres of over 350 airplanes, automobiles, motorcycles, and military vehicles from the 1910s to the 1970s to see and enjoy. As a living history museum, WAAAM’s … Continue reading →
