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The Columbia Gorge Discovery Center and museum is the official interpretive center for the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. This 26,100 square foot exhibit wing holds interactive displays which bring to life the tremendous volcanic upheavals and raging floods that created the Gorge, describe the mighty River which sculpted patterns for a unique and spectacular diversity of vegetation, wildlife, and ancient life ways, and follow the currents that shape our futures in the Gorge. The Wasco County Historical Museum is a 17,200 square foot exhibit wing which tells the stories of the people of Wasco County past and present. The staff is here to assist teachers from all areas of education - classrooms, home schools, scout meetings and kids clubs. These programs and services are designed to give the teacher, resources for their students. Guided tours are presentations provided by Museum educators, volunteers, and USDA Forest Service Interpreters. Programs utilize key exhibits to illustrate one aspect of natural or human history, last 30-60 minutes, and encourage student participation and critical thinking skills.

Facilities: Columbia Gorge Discovery Center and Museum provides a museum store.

Reservations: Reservations are required for group tours at Columbia Gorge Discovery Center and Museum

Best Time To Visit: Columbia Gorge Discovery Center and Museum is open 9:00am. to 5:00pm Monday through Sunday. Closed New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.

Fees: Admission fees are charged.

Accessibility: Unknown

Rules: Children must be supervised at all times.

Directions: To reach Columbia Gorge Discovery Center and Museum from The Dallas, Take east 10th St toward H St. Follow it for 0.5 miles. Turn left onto Dry Hollow Rd. follow it for 0.1 miles. Turn left onto Brewery Grande. Follow it for 0.2 miles. Turn right onto east US-30. Follow it for 0.1 miles. Merge onto I-84 west via the ramp on the left toward Portland. Follow it for 3.1 miles. Take exit 82 toward Columbia Gorge Discovery CENTER/WASCO COUNTY MUSEUM. Follow it for 0.2 miles. Turn left onto Chenoweth Rd. Follow it for 0.1 miles. Turn right onto US-30.Follow it for 1.3 miles. Turn right onto Discovery Dr. Follow it for 4 miles. End at 5000 Discovery Dr The Dallas, OR 97058-9755, US

Address

Columbia Gorge Discovery Center and Museum

5000 Discovery Drive

The Dallas, Oregon 97058

Phone
General: (541) 296-8600

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