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The Columbia River Maritime Museum

Founded in 1692, the Columbia River Maritime Museum is one of the finest museums on the west coast and the official maritime of the state of Oregon. Six galleries, the Great Hall, and the Lightship Columbia interpret the Pacific Northwest's rich maritime history. The Museum features interactive exhibits that combine history with cutting-edge technology. Visitors of all ages will experience what it is like to pilot a tugboat, participate in a Coast Guard rescue on the Columbia River Bar, and live in Astoria during the height of the salmon fishing. Huge windows make the Columbia River a living backdrop for classic fishing vessels and Coast Guard rescue craft.

A private nonprofit organization, the Columbia River Maritime Museum is funded by membership dues, contributions, and admission fees.

		Experience first hand how the Bar Pilots work the dangerous wind and waves during a fierce winter storm in the award winning orientation film The Great River of the West. Walk on board the bridge of a WWII era US Navy Destroyer, see the world class collection of maritime artifacts, and then walk out to the dock to explore the Lightship Columbia, a floating lighthouse. Educational Tours - The Columbia River Maritime Museum has knowledgeable docents dedicated to providing entertaining and educational tours of our exhibitions for groups of all ages. To schedule a docent guided or a self-guided tour for your group or class, please call Cynthia Svensson at 503.325.2323 or email: svensson@crmm.org Museum Membership - Become a part of the Columbia River Maritime Museum Family today. The Columbia River Maritime Museum offers a value packed Membership package. As a Museum member, you will receive advance notice of our upcoming programs, events, exhibits, and more. You will gain free admission to the Museum, and the Lightship Columbia.
Members also receive a subscription to the Museum’s magazine, The Quarterdeck, and a 10% discount in the Museum store. Your membership plays a vital role in supporting the Museum’s mission to collect and preserve the history of the Pacific Northwest. Your membership gift is also critical in supporting the Museum’s educational programs such as the Museum in the Schools Program, which reaches more than 10,000 school children each year. Memberships are considered completely tax-deductible gifts to the Museum. Join today or give a Gift Membership! Contact Membership Coordinator Molly Saranpaa at 503-325-2323 or email at saranpaa@crmm.org For Rates & Hours Contact Us at 503-325-2323 For unlimited free entry and many more benefits sign up for a Museum Membership. 1792 Marine Drive, Astoria, OR. 97103

Located in Astoria, Oregon on the Pacific coastline in the northwest corner of Oregon. Located on the Oregon side of the Columbia River, where it empties into the Pacific Ocean. 1792 Marine Drive, Astoria. Driving Directions

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Highway 30
Take Hwy 30 all the way to Astoria, or take Interstate 5 to Longview and then take Exit 36. Follow the “truck route” off ramp to the Port of Longview, cross over the Lewis and Clark Bridge and head West on Hwy 30 (as you enter the Astoria City limits Hwy 30 is also called Marine Drive). The Museum is on the right side of the road at 1792 Marine Drive just before entering downtown. There are 2 Museum entrances found on 17th and 18th street.

Highway 26
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.