Columbia Gorge Discovery Center & Museum

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The mission of the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center and Wasco County Historical Museum is to inspire appreciation and stewardship of the Columbia River Gorge and Wasco County.

09/02/2026

Happy Wing Wednesday! This behavior is called a rouse, and birds will do it when they are relaxed or to help shake dust and other debris out of their feathers!

We are closed for a special event today but look forward to seeing you tomorrow!
09/01/2026

We are closed for a special event today but look forward to seeing you tomorrow!

🍂 It's that time of year again! Join us for the exciting Harvest & Heritage Auction on Saturday, October 3rd.🛒 **Secure ...
08/24/2026

🍂 It's that time of year again! Join us for the exciting Harvest & Heritage Auction on Saturday, October 3rd.

🛒 **Secure Your Spot By September 1, 2026**
✨ Table for 10 guests: $600
🎟️ Individual Tickets: $65

📅 **Purchase After September 1, 2026**
✨ Table for 10 guests: $700
🎟️ Individual Tickets: $75

🌟 Visit our website for more details on donations and sponsorship opportunities!

At the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center & Museum, community is at our core! ❤️ We've been working hard to ramp up fun and...
08/22/2026

At the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center & Museum, community is at our core! ❤️ We've been working hard to ramp up fun and affordable events for you. Ever been curious about what's happening around town? Looking for budget-friendly ways to enjoy a Friday or Saturday with friends and family? Don’t miss our landing page! Just scroll down to catch a glimpse of what's to come. Want to dive deeper? Visit the upcoming events tab on our website for all the details. We can’t wait to see you!

🌟 NEW at Basalt Rock Café! 🌟Introducing Chef Joe's Caprese Flatbread! 🍅✨ Enjoy pesto, local tomatoes, and creamy burrata...
08/20/2026

🌟 NEW at Basalt Rock Café! 🌟

Introducing Chef Joe's Caprese Flatbread! 🍅✨ Enjoy pesto, local tomatoes, and creamy burrata, topped off with a sprinkle of parmesan. It's the perfect lunchtime treat with one of our refreshing new A'Siciliana Italian Sodas! 😍

08/19/2026

Happy Wing Wednesday! Killer is very curious by nature. She likes to supervise anytime we're cleaning or doing maintenance in her enclosure!

Columbia River Trading Co. ✨ ARTIST SPOTLIGHT ✨ Found and Rewound Having grown up among artists and playing in the creek...
08/17/2026

Columbia River Trading Co. ✨ ARTIST SPOTLIGHT ✨ Found and Rewound

Having grown up among artists and playing in the creeks and woods around her home, Jordan Kim has always had deep love for both art and the natural world. She holds an advanced degree in environmental management and worked for many years as an ecologist before turning her attention full time to her art business, Found & Rewound. Jordan makes paper collages with a twist.

People often describe her work as “painting with paper.” She uses re-purposed paper (junk mail, magazines, packaging, etc.) to create intricate collages and often incorporates hidden
messages into her art. Her debut picture book, “I am the Thirsty Desert,” was published by Mim’s House Books with author Darcy Pattison in March of 2023. Jordan’s mission is to inspire
us to honor our connection to each other and the natural world. Jordan lives in Parkdale, Oregon near Mt. Hood, in the heart of the beautiful Columbia River Gorge. You can learn more about Jordan, her artwork, and classes on her website.

As the Discovery Center served local summer schools and camps with our enrichment programming, we partnered with Smokey ...
08/14/2026

As the Discovery Center served local summer schools and camps with our enrichment programming, we partnered with Smokey Bear to help bring his wildfire prevention message to local students. He was a huge hit with the kids while reinforcing the message that “Only you can prevent wildfires.”

It was a wonderful opportunity to help inspire the next generation of stewards of our natural resources while making fire prevention memorable and fun.

08/12/2026

Happy Wing Wednesday! Have you ever seen a bird rub its beak on a branch or rock? There's a word for that: feaking! This action serves a dual purpose: it cleans their face and helps them shape their beaks. Just like your fingernails, bird beaks are always growing. Feaking files excess growth down and keeps their beaks sharp!

Address

5000 Discovery Drive
The Dalles, OR
97058

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+15412968600

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