Columbia Gorge Discovery Center & Museum

10/24/2026

A huge thank-you to our partners and passionate team, community, and volunteers for making the Grossology event a success! ✨ From science experiments to fun discoveries, it was an event full of curiosity and collaboration. We’re already excited for next year!

10/22/2026

🗣️ TOMORROW, GROSSOLOGY IS HERE! 🦠 We can't wait to see all of the spooky, slimy science and awesome costumes! Here is a little sneak peek at the face paint options we have to offer. 🫟 As a reminder, there will be nachos and chili available for purchase if you get hungry! 🥣 . If that isn't your vibe, maybe pop into the gift shop and get yourself some bug candy. YES 🐜🍭 !

BIG thank you to our partners for putting this on with us. Teamwork makes the dream work.💪

10/20/2026

Columbia River Trading Co is gearing up for our super fun & spooky Grossology event on Friday! 👻 🎃 Personally, I can’t wait to try the ant lollipops. 🐜 🍭

10/19/2026

10/15/2026

Grossology STEM Night! IS NEXT FRIDAY!

Get ready for an evening of spooky science and creepy creatures at the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center & Museum!

Join us Friday, October 23, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM for a FREE, family-friendly night packed with hands-on activities, including:

🧪 Messy STEM Fun: LED creations, flying bats, s**t, and hands-on experiments
🐍 Creepy Creatures: Friendly snakes, amazing arachnids, and lamprey adventures
🔭 Adventures After Dark: Star parties, flashlight tours, the Bookmobile, and monster stories
🎨 Spooky Creations: Face painting, animal masks, and watercolor skulls

Hungry little monsters? The Cafe will have nachos, chili, and themed beverages available for purchase.

Bring the whole family, wear your favorite costume, and get ready to explore, create, and discover!

📍 Columbia Gorge Discovery Center & Museum
📅 Friday, October 23, 2026
⏰ 5:00-8:00 PM
🎟️ FREE ADMISSION!

10/08/2026

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!

These are just a handful of pictures snapped that evening. To view more images from the Harvest & Heritage Annual Fundraising Auction, head to our website. Cheers!

10/05/2026

Big questions, squishy circuits, and three days of discovery!

The Columbia Gorge Discovery Center & Museum’s education team partnered with educators from LIGO, the gravitational-wave observatory near Hanford, to bring hands-on science to just about nearly fourth and fifth grader in Mosier, The Dalles, Wishram, and Lyle.

A huge thank-you to the LIGO education team for sharing their expertise and enthusiasm with our Gorge communities, and to our local schools for welcoming them!

Have a fourth or fifth grader at home? Ask them about Squishy Circuits, black holes, or new ways scientists are exploring the universe!

10/01/2026

🧙‍♀️ GROSSOLOGY STEM NIGHT is back! Dive into the world of Spooky and Slimy science experiments at our FREE event on Friday, October 23rd, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. 🕷️ Don’t miss out on the fun—mark your calendars to show off your costume & bring your friends! 🧪👻