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. It is very interactive and great for children to learn about the largest river in Oregon.

What to bring: The museum in an indoor affair - the light boat Columbia is the only display that is outside - so cameras and comfortable clothes are the only things you will need.
Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Getting there: Take Highway 26 out to the coast. Then take Hwy 101 to Seaside, continue North on 101 to Astoria. Continue through downtown on Highway 30 (also called Marine Drive) on the left at 1792 Marine Drive you will see the Museum. There are 2 Museum entrances found on 17th and 18th street.

Fees: Admission is $8 adult, $7 senior, $4 for children ages 6 to 17, and children under 6 years old are admitted free. There is a family rate for two parents and all children for $24.

Tips: Pearson said that tours of the museum generally take about two hours, but if you want to read about all of the exhibits and watch the interactive videos, the tour could be much longer. Before you walk through the museum, try to watch the movie in the auditorium, as it you will give you a great backgrounder on the history of the Columbia River. Make sure that you also visit the gift shop that offers history books, nautical-themed apparel, stuffed animals and other traditional gift shop fair.

Columbia River Maritime Museum
1792 Marine Drive
Astoria, OR
503-325-2323