COLUMBIA GORGE DISCOVERY CENTER AND WASCO COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM

THE DALLES, OR

Mt Hood, Oregon Taken from the bluffs overlooking the Columbia River of Mt. Hood Oregon on July 2015.
Mt Hood, Oregon Credit: Harold Litwiler, Poppy

The Columbia Gorge Discovery Center and Wasco County Historical Museum is located in The Dalles, Oregon. This museum is dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of the Columbia River Gorge and Wasco County. The center features a variety of exhibits, interactive displays, and educational programs that showcase the natural and cultural history of the region.

The museum's exhibits cover a wide range of topics, including geology, Native American culture, pioneer life, and the history of transportation in the area. Visitors can explore a replica of a Native American longhouse, see fossils and minerals from the region, and learn about the Lewis and Clark expedition.

In addition to its permanent exhibits, the museum hosts a variety of temporary exhibits throughout the year. The center also offers educational programs for all ages, including guided tours, workshops, and special events.

The Columbia Gorge Discovery Center and Wasco County Historical Museum is housed in a modern facility that features stunning views of the Columbia River Gorge. The museum is open seven days a week and welcomes visitors from around the world who are interested in learning more about the rich history and culture of this beautiful region.

COLUMBIA GORGE DISCOVERY CENTER AND WASCO COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in THE DALLES OR. US MID #8404100106

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington).

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COLUMBIA GORGE DISCOVERY CENTER AND WASCO COUNTY HISTORICAL
5000 DISCOVERY DRIVE
THE DALLES
OR
97058

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MID # 8404100106
Name COLUMBIA GORGE DISCOVERY CENTER AND WASCO COUNTY HISTORICAL
Alternate Name COLUMBIA GORGE DISCOVERY CENTER AND WASCO COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Western
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 45.652932, -121.209251
CODES FIPS State Code: 41
FIPS County Code: 065
US Census Tract: 970600
US Census Block: 2049