PLEASE NOTE:
The wheelchair lift in the Brix Maritime Hall that provides
access to the upper platform is currently out of order.   
​We apologize for this inconvenience.

This video will give you a bird's eye view of the Brix Maritime Hall.
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​More than You Imagined!
​More than a traditional museum, the Columbia River Maritime Museum is a unique combination of experiences where
​an extensive collection of seafaring vessels, maritime artifacts, and fine art come to life through exciting and informative exhibits, demonstrations and hands-on activities.

From 2024 to 2026, CRMM will undertake multiple, coordinated projects that collectively create a richer, more expansive, interactive, and accessible experience for our visitors, both indoors and outdoors.  This once in a generation transformation will result in a world class cultural and educational experience that will serve both residents and visitors from around the world.  
VISITING THE MUSEUM

Museum open everyday 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
(Except Thanksgiving & Christmas Day)
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​The Lightship Columbia is open daily 11:00AM - 3:00PM
Please call for day-of availability

​Museum Address
1792 Marine Drive, Astoria, Oregon 97103
503.325.2323

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ADMISSION:
Adults (18+): $18.00, Seniors (65+): $15.00
Children (6-17): $8.00, Kids 5 & under: FREE
College Students (18+): $15 (with student ID)
Active Duty Military: FREE
AAA Members: Ask about your discount at Admissions
(AAA card and matching ID required)
Museum Members: FREE
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SNAP and WIC Recipients:
$3.00 per person (up to 4) with EBT or WIC Card ​and matching ID

Lightship Only: $5.00, Museum Members FREE (open daily 11A-3P)
​​​3D film: $5.00, Museum Members FREE
VISIT OUR 3D THEATER
FUNGI: The Web of Life 
Through the eyes of passionate biologist and writer Merlin Sheldrake, join us on this brilliant journey into the secret world of fungi. Much of
life on earth is connected by a vast, hidden network, that we are only just beginning to understand. Out of sight, between the world
of plants and animals, another world exists —the kingdom of fungi.
​SHOWING AT THE TOP
​OF THE HOUR
STARTING AT 10:00 AM DAILY
​AIRCRAFT CARRIER:
Guardian of the Seas
One of the greatest engineering feats in the naval maritime history, the modern Nimitz-class carrier is a masterpiece of technology, and the flagship of the fleet.  Find yourself aboard the USS Ronald Reagan alongside 5,000 highly skilled sea and air personnel conducting flight operations in the midst of simulated war exercises.
SHOWING AT THE
BOTTOM OF HOUR 
STARTING AT 10:30 AM DAILY

Upcoming Events & Updates

Past to Present Lecture Series Returning in 2025!
 SAVE THE DATES FOR THESE UPCOMING ADULT LECTURES

JANUARY 2025
14 - Dams and Traffic Jams: Impacts on Water and Salmon
21 - The Tragic Voyage of the SS Valencia: What Doomed the Ship of Lost Souls?
28 - Ranald MacDonald: A Manga of his Adventure in Japan
FEBRUARY 2025
4 - A History and Evolution of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union
11 - U.S. Life Saving Service in the Pacific Northwest

CELEBRATE 50 YEARS of
The QuarterDeck, our award winning Member magazine

Designed to share news and events, updates, additions to the Collection, and maritime history from our region, The QuarterDeck has been read and share by thousands of members over the past 50 years.​

Current Exhibits

​Explore the extreme forces at work along the Columbia River Bar.  Learn about waves that can exceed 40 feet in height during the most severe winter storms.  See exciting exhibits about the U.S. Coast Guard and the Columbia River Bar Pilots.  Witness the legendary fishing runs, and take a tour of the floating lighthouse, the Lightship Columbia. 

ntsayka ilíi ukuk - This is Our Place
A collaboration with 
​the Chinook Indian Nation.

NEW EXHIBITS 
​NOW OPEN!
Cedar and Sea: the Maritime Culture of the Indigenous People of the Pacific Northwest

Crossing the Bar:
Perilous Passage

An exciting look at the legendary Columbia River entrance, where the forces of the Pacific Ocean and the mighty Columbia River meet to create one of the most dangerous bar crossings on the planet.

Shipwrecks!

EXPERIENCE THE TERROR!
Learn the causes. 
​Understand the impacts.

3D Theater

Our 36 seat, wheelchair accessible theater brings 3D to life in grand fashion onto the huge screen and in pure digital surround sound.  Currently playing Fungi: The Web of Life and Aircraft Carrier - Guardian of the Seas.

JOIN TODAY!

Become a Member today of the official Maritime Museum of the State of Oregon, and enjoy free admission to the Museum and the 3D theater, Museum Store discounts and more.