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Columbia Gorge Discovery Center & Museum

Name: Columbia Gorge Discovery Center & Museum
Address: 5000 Discovery Drive, The Dalles, OR, 97058, US
Telephone: +15412968600
Price range: $
Rating: 4.6

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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.

06/03/2026

You've all been wondering: When is our beloved cafe reopening?
🌟 Well, we have some terrific news! The Columbia Gorge Discovery Center & Museum is delighted to announce that the Basalt Rock Cafe will be back in action soon, featuring a brand-new menu that will delight every taste bud.
🍽️ Stay tuned and keep your appetites ready for more exciting updates! 🤩

05/20/2026

🌻Wildflowers & Watersheds Fest is THIS SATURDAY! 🏞️

Join us at the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center & Museum for a day of nature, community, and family-friendly fun in the Gorge!

🧘 Nature Yoga & Meditation at 9:00 AM
🌼 Interactive booths hosted by wonderful local partners and organizations
✨ Face painting & hands-on activities
☕ The Café will be open and serving lunch, snacks, and drinks throughout the day

A huge thank you to all of the incredible partners, volunteers, and community members helping make this event possible. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

🎟️ Free admission | All ages welcome | No registration required for yoga

04/30/2026

Join us for our annual Wildflowers & Watersheds Festival on Saturday, May 23rd, at the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center & Museum!

✨ Free admission
✨ No registration required
✨ Fun for all ages

Start your morning with Nature Yoga & Meditation at the pond (9 AM), then dive into a day of hands-on activities, wildflower walks, stream tables, and interactive booths hosted by local organizations from 11:00 to 3:00! Don’t miss botany lessons, live music, and all the ways to connect with the Gorge’s incredible ecosystems🌻🏞️

📍 5000 Discovery Drive, The Dalles, OR
⏰ Festival runs from 11 AM – 3 PM
🧘 Nature Yoga & Meditation at 9 AM

04/23/2026

Join us for Cascades Pika Watch Training on May 16th!

Help study and protect one of the Gorge’s cutest (and squeakiest) residents, the pika!

🌿 Learn to identify pikas
🥾 Explore scenic hiking trails
📊 Contribute to real conservation data
🤝 Connect with fellow nature enthusiasts

📅 Saturday, May 16 | 10 AM–12 PM
📍 Columbia Gorge Discovery Center & Museum
🔗 oregonzoo.org/pika

04/22/2026

Happy Wing Wednesday! We are happy to announce that eagle visits are officially back! Swing by the museum on Tuesdays & Thursdays at 2pm or Saturdays & Sundays at 11am and 2pm for the chance to come meet Liberty and Ferguson up close.

04/16/2026

Join us on Sunday, April 19, at 2:00 in the Discovery Center & Museum's Boardroom for Tools of the Trade: What Does a Forester Do? 🌲

Step into the boots of a forester! In this hands-on lesson, participants explore the real tools foresters use to study and care for forests. How do you tell a tree’s age without cutting it down? Get the answer to this question, and many more, from someone who worked in the forest for 50 years!

This lesson is open to all ages, no registration is required, and lasts 30-45 minutes. Free with admission!

04/09/2026

Dive into the breathtaking quilted art exhibition at the Discovery Center, presented by Beyond the Block: Art Quilters of the Gorge!
April 1st-May 31st
🌄 Experience the stunning landscapes and wildlife of the Columbia Gorge, beautifully crafted in fabric.
🤩 Many of the Quilts are available for purchase!
🫶 A HUGE thank you to our amazing members for participating in this exciting new exhibit opening! Come check it out while you can!

04/08/2026

Happy Wing Wednesday! When you take as many pictures of birds as we do, they don't always come out looking the most majestic!

04/01/2026

Happy Wing Wednesday! This April 1st, Killer has turned the tables and will be talking about how she trained her humans feed her. She will be charging admission- one mouse per seat!

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

Website

http://www.gorgediscovery.org/

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