​​​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.

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Shipwrecks!
​Experience the terror and fascination surrounding the shipwrecks on our shores.
Learn about what causes shipwrecks.
See how people have responded to such tragedies.
Discover the far-reaching impact such events have on the environment and the economy.

Upcoming Events & Updates

Past to Present Lecture Series
Tuesdays at 11:00AM in February 2023!
Members are FREE! 
Non-members welcome, lectures included with Museum Admission.
Click here for details - plan to join us!

February 7:  Morgan Heim
Wildlife Photographer
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February 14:  Samantha Steerman
First female dispatcher for the Columbia River Bar Pilots​
UPCOMING ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAMMING

February 10 and 11, 2023
All Aboard - Sailors' Valentines

February 24 and 25, 2023
Creatures of the Deep:  A Gyotaku Printing Workshop

March 8, 9, 10 and 15, 16, 17, 2023
Illustrating the Pacific Northwest: Watercolor for Beginners

Click here for class details and registration links
The Annual Columbia River Shipwreck Conference is back for 2023!
Presented by the Maritime Archaeological Society (MAS) and sponsored by the Columbia River Maritime Museum, the Shipwreck Conference is back in person on Saturday, February 4, 2024, 12:00Noon - 4:00PM in the Ford/Kern Room at the Museum.
Tickets are $20 and will be available at the door on the day of the event.
Full details available on the MAS website


JOIN US AS WE 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.


​Join us on Facebook each Tuesday during 2023 
as we share another year of the magazine 
or check our Celebration page on this website.
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Visiting the Museum
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Open everyday 9:30 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
(Except Thanksgiving & Christmas Day)
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​Museum Address
1792 Marine Drive
Astoria, Oregon 97103
503.325.2323



The Top & Accommodations Decks
of the Lightship are once again
​OPEN to Visitors.
Check with the Admissions Desk.

ADMISSION
​Museum Members FREE

Adults (18+): $16.00

Seniors (65+): $13.00

Children (6-17): $5.00

Kids 5 & under: FREE

Active Duty Military: FREE

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

​​3D film: $5.00
Museum Members FREE

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. 

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.

Science of Storms

A look at the extraordinary weather of the Pacific Northwest, and the ways science and technology have addressed the challenges of predicting the weather.

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 Aircraft Carrier - City at Sea and Ocean Odyssey, following humpback whales on their migration from the
​Great Barrier Reef to Antarctica.

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.