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MEMORIAL DONATIONS
MEMBERSHIP
GENERAL DONATIONS

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
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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.  

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MARINERS HALL CAMPAIGN DONATION

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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NEW TO THE
​3D THEATER!

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.
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​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


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2025 BOAT POND SEASON HAS ARRIVED!
OPENING DAY Saturday, May 31, 2025

Join us on Saturdays this summer from 12:00 - 2:00 PM at the Warnock Commons and Model Boat Pond for R/C sailboat rentals.

Learn the basics of sailing and enjoy CRMM's outdoor campus offerings for a suggested donation of $5.


STOP BY, STEP IN and see the SAM JOHNSON WOODWORKING SHOP at the BARBEY MARITIME CENTER!
Located on the east end of the Museum's Campus
2042 Marine Drive, Astoria

2025 OPEN SHOP DATES - Sundays 1:30PM - 3:30PM:

June 15 and 29

Peek inside the old train depot and learn about programs offered.
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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
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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
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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.

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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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  • Home
  • Visit
    • Accessibility
    • Current Exhibits
    • Lightship Columbia
    • 3D Theater
    • Warnock Model Boat Pond
    • Museum Gallery Map
    • What Our Visitors Are Saying
    • Upcoming Events
    • Online Exhibits
  • Education
    • Schools >
      • Miniboat Program >
        • Miniboats in the News
      • Field Trips >
        • Learning Labs
        • Group Visit
      • Museum in the Schools
      • Children of a Common River Poetry Contest
    • Adult Education >
      • Workshops
      • Group Visits
      • Lectures
      • Senior Enrichment Programs
      • Adult Carving & Weaving Clubs
    • Public Programming >
      • In the Community
      • In Museum Programming
      • Online Learning
  • Collections
    • Online Collections
  • Reference Library
  • Store
  • Join/Give
    • Individual/Family Memberships
    • Business Memberships
    • Planned Giving
    • Donate to Curatorial
    • Volunteer
    • Join Our Crew
  • Campus Transformation
  • Celebrating 50 Years of The QuarterDeck
  • MARINERS HALL PROJECT GOALS