The Columbia River Maritime Museum provides a passage back in time for guests of all ages by combining history with cutting-edge technology. During your visit, be sure to:
see the interactive display that identifies the many shipwrecks that occurred at or near the mouth of the Columbia River, dubbed the “The Graveyard of the Pacific”
watch a brief orientation film, The Great River of the West, that shows just how dangerous the Columbia River Bar can be, even for the most experienced pilots
roam the six galleries of artifacts and exhibits from the Museum’s collection of more than 30,000 objects
ask about our research library that houses over 10,000 volumes, and our photography archive that contains more than 20,000 images
try your hand as a pilot in our tugboat simulator
listen to recorded stories of actual Coast Guard rescues on the Columbia River Bar
catch a glimpse of the mighty river through huge windows on the north façade of the Museum
return to the Museum to see new exhibits that change on a regular basis
If you are a frequent visitor of the Columbia River Maritime Museum or simply want to support its mission, consider becoming a member and receive special benefits, including free admission!
