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Nov 11, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Veterans Day
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Nov 11, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
At the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center and Museum, Veterans always get free admission, but we want to make sure to remind you we are here and thank you for your service.
Nov 14, 2026, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Archaeology Roadshow
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Nov 14, 2026, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
ARCHAEOLOGY ROADSHOW - THE DALLES 2026
Nov 28, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Small Business Saturday
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Nov 28, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Come into the Columbia River Trading Co. and support not only our museum, but the makers and artists we support in the Gorge. We have unique items specifically curated from up and down the Columbia. We will have FREE Giftwrap, raffles and more!
Nov 29, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Museum Store Day
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Nov 29, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Shop Small this season and enjoy FREE giftwrapping with purchase. Enjoy some hot chocolate and cookies while you browse the unique items we carry at the Columbia River Trading Co.
Dec 05, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Wreath Making Event
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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.

Harvest & Heritage Annual Auction 2026: Thank you!

On behalf of the entire staff and Board of Directors of the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center & Historical Museum, thank you to all those who supported the great success of this year's Harvest & Heritage annual auction. The energy and sense of service were palpable. We truly would not be here, meeting the mission established in 1997 to inspire stewardship, encourage learning, and preserve the story of the Historic Columbia River Gorge without you!