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WELCOME TO COLUMBIA GORGE DISCOVERY CENTER
& MUSEUM

Official Interpretive Center of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area

Open Daily from 9 am to 5 pm

5000 Discovery Drive, The Dalles, OR 97058

Mark your Calendars

  • Apples & Ancestry
    Apples & Ancestry
    Multiple Dates
    Sep 25, 2026, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Sep 25, 2026, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
  • Apples & Ancestry
    Apples & Ancestry
    Multiple Dates
    Sep 26, 2026, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Sep 26, 2026, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
  • 2026 Annual Auction: Harvest & Heritage
    2026 Annual Auction: Harvest & Heritage
    Oct 03, 2026, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Oct 03, 2026, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    The 17th Annual Vintage Evening
  • Grossology STEM Night
    Grossology STEM Night
    Oct 23, 2026, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Oct 23, 2026, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Explore Spooky, slimy science experiments, enjoy cauldron nachos & chili, and show off your costume!
  • Wreath Making Event
    Wreath Making Event
    Dec 05, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Dec 05, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Get into the holiday spirit by creating your own festive wreath using beautiful native boughs. We’ll provide all the basic supplies, so bring your creativity and enjoy a cozy, hands-on seasonal activity. Participation is included with regular museum admission.
Our Mission:
 
To inspire stewardship of the Columbia River Gorge and Wasco County and to encourage active, life-long learning about our shared environment and the preservation, collection and interpretation of cultural and natural history of the region.
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Public Raptor Programs

Every Tuesday and Thursday at 2pm

Every Saturday and Sunday at 11am and 2pm
(included with admission)

In Memory of Phil Brady 1956 - 2026
 

Board member, dear friend and supporter of the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center & Museum, Phil Brady will be deeply missed by all in our Museum family. Phil brought his caring and thoughtful perspective to each Board meeting. He encouraged us to be our best and to stay focused on fulfilling our mission to inspire stewardship of the Gorge’s cultural and natural history. At CGDCM, Phil shared his passion and wonder for the stars above and for our earthly Gorge ecosystem. We will strive to honor his memory by keeping that passion alive. 

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