Museums

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 we are as a community: Native American, pioneer and settler, agriculturists and loggers, the Japanese and LatinX experiences, and the thrilling world of mountain and water sports.

300 E Port Marina Dr, Hood River, OR
+1 541-386-6772
Website: hoodriverhistorymuseum.org
Facebook: facebook.com/HistoryMuseum.HR

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 Caboose, 473 E Historic Columbia River Hwy

Contact: LeAnn Stephan
Email: troutdalehistory@gmail.com
Website: troutdalehistory.org
Office: 503-661-2164
732 E Historic Columbia River Hwy, Troutdale, Oregon (Office & Barn Exhibit Hall)
219 E Historic Columbia River Hwy, Troutdale, Oregon (mailing address)

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, Cascade Locks, OR
541-374-8535
Website: cascadelocksmuseum.org
Facebook: facebook.com/cascadelocksmuseum

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 the Gorge. Learn how balance among many competing interests is helping preserve the region for future generations.

5000 Discovery Drive,
The Dalles, Oregon 97058
541.296.8600 #201
Website: gorgediscovery.org
Facebook: facebook.com/columbiagorgediscoverycenter

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 the largest collections of neon signage and artifacts related to the sign industry in the world.

200 East 3rd Street, The Dalles, OR 97058
(541) 370-2242
Email: info@nationalneonsignmuseum.org
Website: nationalneonsignmuseum.org/

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 collection is still fully operating – from the 1917 Curtiss Jenny and 1907 Everybody’s Motor Buggy to the 1966 Corvette Stingray and the one-and-only World War II Stearman Model 70. There’s something for everyone to enjoy.

1600 Air Museum Rd, Hood River, OR 97031
Phone: (541) 308-1600
Email: info@waaamuseum.org
Website: waaamuseum.org
Facebook: facebook.com/WAAAMuseum

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 relatives.
Two Rivers Heritage Museum is rich in the history and culture of our past. We invite you to visit!

1 Durgan St, Washougal, WA
+1 360-835-8742
Website: 2rhm.com
Facebook: facebook.com/pg/2rhmuseum

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 through interactive exhibits, special events and a Living Culture Village. More than just a museum, Tamástslikt celebrates the traditions of Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla Tribes. With dramatic exhibits, renowned artwork and interesting — and yes, fun — events year-round. Tamástslikt Cultural Institute offers a 10,000-year-voyage in a single afternoon.

47106 WILDHORSE BOULEVARD, PENDLETON, OREGON 97801
Phone: 541.429.7700
Email: info@tamastslikt.org
Website: tamastslikt.org
Facebook: facebook.com/TamastsliktCulturalInstitute

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 Gorge’s creation, Native American history and beautiful baskets, a life size Fishwheel replica, World’s largest Rosary collection, quilts, art, airplane, automobiles, logging, railroad, riverboat, mining history, and much more?

990 SW Rock Creek Dr, Stevenson, WA 98648
Email: info@columbiagorge.org
Toll-free: (800) 991-2338
Website: columbiagorge.org
Facebook: facebook.com/shewatches
Instagram: gorgemuseum

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 courthouses and is on the National Register of Historic Places. When Wasco County was established in 1854, the county boundaries extended from the summit of the Cascade Mountains to the summit of the Rockies, and included parts of Oregon, Idaho, Montana and Wyoming. View historical items and artifacts from those early days when this was the first county courthouse built west of the Rockies. Located behind The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors/ Center, in Trevitt’s Historic District.

410 West 2nd Place PO Box 839 The Dalles, Oregon 97058
541-296-8672
EMAIL: OriginalCourthouse@gmail.com
WEBSITE: OriginalWascoCountyCourthouse.org
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/Original-Wasco-County-Courthouse-155539327901684