Columbia River Maritime Museum
The Columbia River Maritime Museum explores the history of the Columbia River from the days of dugout canoes, through the age of sail, to the present, including the stories of the legendary Columbia River Bar, one of the most dangerous passages in the world. Built on the banks of the Columbia River, the Museum integrates the unfolding river scenery directly outside its panoramic windows, and the Brix Maritime Hall brings to life the rich maritime history of the Pacific Northwest.
Founded in 1962 with the mission to collect and preserve historical and cultural material relevant to the Columbia River, the Columbia River Maritime Museum is a private non-profit organization funded by membership, contributions and admission fees, and is designated as the official maritime museum of the State of Oregon. Its focus is the Columbia River, its tributaries, and the waters of the North Pacific, and it aspires to be a world class museum, telling powerful stories that inspire enthusiasm, curiosity and appreciation for the region's maritime heritage through excellence in collections, exhibits and programming.
