OPEN DAILY FROM 9 AM TO 5 PM | WE MAY CLOSE FOR AFTERNOONS BASED ON UPCOMING HEAT ADVISORIES.
PLEASE CALL AHEAD TO CONFIRM IF WE ARE OPEN OR CLOSED.

Upcoming Events:

- - - - August 26: Introduction to Citizen Science Course
      - August 26: Solar Saturdays, 10 am – 12 pm, a free event in the Picnic Area (museum admission still applies inside)
      - August 30: Guided Kayaking Adventure
      - September 28: Harvest Moon Celebration
      - October 14: Annual Auction Fundraiser Down by the Riverside
      - October 26: Murder of Crows murder mystery night
      - October 28: Bugs and Birds – Kids activities and Halloween celebration
      - November 4: Annual Columbia River Indian Autumn
      - November 16: We’re Hosting Business After-Hours with The Dalles Chamber of Commerce! (5 PM – 7 PM)
      - November 18: Archaeology Roadshow with Portland State University – A celebration of archaeology & cultural heritage
      - Follow along for a new November Wine Tasting Class, just in time for the holidays

Current & Upcoming Exhibitions:

- - - - “Four on the Forest Floor” Audubon Quadruped Illustration Exhibition Opening — Exhibit open through December 31

*Our HVAC and air conditioner are having problems and may not be working while you visit. We are doing what we can to fix the problem as soon as possible. If temperatures are forecasted or reach above 95° we will be closing at 2 pm that day. Please call ahead to confirm we are open before traveling to the museum.*

*Due to high temperatures, our raptor programs may be changed or canceled at any time.
If you are visiting specifically for a raptor program, please call before your visit to confirm if we will have them.*

Spring and summer live raptor presentations are daily Tuesday through Sunday at 11 am and 2 pm, running from March 20 until the end of October.
Winter live raptor presentations are currently held Saturdays and Sundays at 11 am and 2 pm.

The Northwest Weavers Guild will be here every Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm demonstrating traditional weaving and spinning. The Northwest Regional Spinners Association will also be here every Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm demonstrating the art of handspinning fiber into thread.

Our scenic Riverfront Trail is also open dawn to dusk and we encourage you to enjoy the trails.
Please continue to clean up after your pets.

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