General Info

The Columbia River Maritime Museum tells the dramatic and inspiring stories of a mighty river, a vast ocean, and the generations of people who have made their living plying the waters of the region. The Museum is home to the largest collection of maritime artifacts in the Pacific Northwest (over 22,000 pieces in all), as well as a 20,000+ volume research library and more than 35,000 photographs. In addition to permanent and rotating exhibits, the campus includes a lightship, 3D movie theater, model boat pond, Museum Store and the Barbey Maritime Center. Classes, workshops, demonstrations, lectures and other educational programs are offered regularly.The Columbia River Maritime Museum tells the dramatic and inspiring stories of a mighty river, a vast ocean, and the generations of people who have made their living plying the waters of the region. The Museum is home to the largest collection of maritime artifacts in the Pacific Northwest (over 22,000 pieces in all), as well as a 20,000+ volume research library and more than 35,000 photographs. In addition to permanent and rotating exhibits, the campus includes a lightship, 3D movie theater, model boat pond, Museum Store and the Barbey Maritime Center. Classes, workshops, demonstrations, lectures and other educational programs are offered regularly.