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Columbia Gorge Discovery Center & Museum

5000 Discovery Dr, The Dalles, Oregon 97058 USA

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“Discover the Gorge”

Located at the eastern gateway to the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center & Museum is home to numerous exhibits to help introduce visitors to the geology, flora, fauna, history, and economic development of the Gorge. Learn how balance among many competing interests is helping preserve the region for future generations. The Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area stretches 85 miles on both sides of one of the largest waterways on the continent. Protected by the National Scenic Act in 1986, the region is home to an incredible combination of spectacular landscapes, rare plants, wildlife, recreational opportunities, farmland, ancient Indian rock art, and the other cultural and historic sites. It is recognized internationally as the destination for exploring the natural beauty and cultural richness of the Pacific Northwest.

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We recently attended the fundraiser for the raptor program. It was a great night of raising money to support the program. We are members of the center, but we honestly attended this event due to... Read more

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Very informative museum, especially if you want to learn about the local Native American tribes. Read more

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My niece and I made a quick visit to the museum as we passed through on a road trip. There were several fun and educational exhibits. It's sort of a small museum but I get overwhelmed in gigantic... Read more

Columbia Gorge Discovery Center & Museum

5000 Discovery Dr
The Dalles, Oregon
97058 USA
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  • Sun - Sat: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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