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The Lightship Columbia will be CLOSED on Thursday, January 15, 2026, for maintenance.
We apologize for any inconvenience.
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MEMORIAL DONATIONS
MEMBERSHIP
GENERAL DONATIONS
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Open Daily 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM​​


The Lightship Columbia  is OPEN DAILY 11:00AM - 3:00PM.
Access to the Lightship is included with Museum admission.
Stop by the Museum Admissions Desk prior to boarding.​


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.

CLICK HERE to read the interpretive panels on the upper platform
​
​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.  

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MARINERS HALL CAMPAIGN DONATION
MARINERS HALL VIRTUAL TOUR

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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MUSEUM ACCESSIBILITY
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
JOIN TODAY

VISIT OUR 3D THEATER
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ARCTIC: Our Frozen Planet
At the very top of the globe, lies a spectacular, frozen realm. But don’t be fooled by appearances…this place is not frozen in time. It’s a dynamic ecosystem and for thousands of years, its indigenous people and wildlife have found ways to survive and live in harmony with these extremes. 

Embark on a yearlong adventure across the seasons and three continents.
​
​SHOWING AT THE TOP
​OF THE HOUR
STARTING AT 10:00 AM DAILY
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​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 RETURNS FOR 2026!
Select Tuesdays in January & February, 11:00AM, Ford/Kern Room at the Museum
Included with Admission - MEMBERS are FREE!

JANUARY LECTURES
January 20 - Writing Deep River with Karl Marlantes
January 27 - From Sensors to Salmon: The Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission's CMOP Ocean and Estuary Research Program 
with Charles Seaton and Rosie Gradoville

​FEBRUARY LECTURES
February 3 - Born to Be a Slough Pig with Captain Thomas Thomayer, Columbia River Pilots and Tidewater Barge Lines
February 10 - Lost City, Living Memories: Vanport and Its Legacy with Laura Lo Forti and LaVeta Gilmore Jones
February 17 - Sustainable Practices with Walrus Boat Recycling with Olive Theodore
2026 Lecture Series Details

FAMILY FUN at THE MUSEUM!
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Lightship Engine Room Tours

Mondays & Wednesday 1:00 & 1:30PM
Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays
​1:00, 1:30, 2:00 & 2:30PM
Saturdays 1:30 & 2:00PM
Sundays 12:30, 1:00, 1:30 and 2:00PM


​Tours are 20 minutes
Capped at 12 people
First come first served
​
Lightship Access is included with Museum Admission.  
​MEMBERS are FREE!
Stop by the Front Admissions Desk
prior boarding.
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FRIDAY GALLERY DOCENTS
10:30AM - 12:00Noon

Plan your visit to the Museum on Fridays starting in January 2026, and enjoy chatting with a Gallery Docent or engaging
with our EDU Cart.
​

Gallery Docents specialize in a specific gallery.
Our EDU Cart showcases touchable items related to
that gallery.  Great for learners of all ages who want
​to get hands on with maritime history. 
Included with Museum Admission.



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JOIN US FOR GUIDED MUSEUM TOURS
Sundays at 11AM

Want to dive deeper into the stories behind our exhibits? Join our Museum Educator
​ for a guided tour through the galleries. Ask questions, hear fascinating stories, and see the Museum in a whole new way!

February 8 & 22, March 8 & 22, 2026
March 22 is a tactile tour

Tours are approximately 45 minutes.  Tour size 5-20 ppl, first come, first served
Reserve your spot in advance​ ​or check with Admissions Desk
Included with Museum Admission - MEMBERS are FREE!
RESERVE YOUR TOUR

ANNOUNCING 2026 MEMBER RECIPROCAL ADMISSIONS!
29 regional attractions have partnered to offer reciprocal admission to their members in 2026.
From January to December, membership to one of the participating organizations is your key to FREE ADMISSION for the member and up to three guests of any age to different attractions each month.
Be sure to check with the month’s attraction for hours of operations and other information before you visit.
Not a Member of the Columbia River Maritime Museum?  Join TODAY and take advantage of this Member-Only benefit!
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Historic Fireboat David Campbell 
Built in 1927, David Campbell is 87' 6" in length,
has a 20' 6" beam (width at widest point) and
a 7' 6" draft (vertical distance from the waterline to the deepest point of the hull).

This vessel was donated to the Museum by Portland Fire & Rescue in August 2025, and is currently at Diversified Marine in Portland undergoing safety improvements to allow visitor access.

David Campbell will be placed on campus, next to the Warnock Model Boat Pond, in late Spring/early Summer 2026.
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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.​
BROWSE ALL 140+ ISSUES OF THE QUARTERDECK
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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. 

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

NEW EXHIBITS 
​NOW OPEN!

Learn More
A brightly colored Indigenous mask with bold blue, white, red, and black patterns and straw hair is illuminated against a black background.
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.
Learn More
A large cargo ship faces rough seas, with waves crashing over the bow and strong winds creating spray. Three large yellow cranes are mounted on the deck, and the sky is overcast, indicating stormy weather.
A museum exhibit features maritime artifacts, including a model ship in a glass case, a large ship fragment, informational panels, and historic photographs along blue and gray walls under soft lighting.

Shipwrecks!


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

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 ARCTIC: Our Frozen Planet and Aircraft Carrier - Guardian of the Seas.

Learn More
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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.
Become a member

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