Reserve admission for your group (minimum of 10 people) to visit the Museum and Lightship Columbia.
Groups of 60+ people should call 503.325.2323.
Groups can be comprised of a mix of adults (group rate $16), seniors (group rate $13) and youth (group rate $7).
Available seven days a week, year-round
Groups qualify for discounted admission when reserved through the link below at least 7 days ahead of their visit and use one form of payment. Form submissions within 7 days of the visit date cannot be guaranteed.
The Group Reservation Form allows for:
Museum and Lightship Admission
Form also allows for add-ons:
3D Movie(s): $5 per person/per movie
Exhibit Scavenger Hunt: $10 flat rat
Meet & Greet Welcome: $10 flat rate
Vessel talk: $15 per group of up to 50 people
Guided Tour: $25 per group of up to 30 people
Lunch space based on availability:
~ Indoors: Free
~ Outdoors at Warnock Model Boat Pond: $25 per rotation (non-refundable including weather).
Chaperone Policy
Chaperones are expected to remain with their group for the duration of the visit to the Museum, including
the Museum Store. Chaperones are expected to guide youth through exhibits and on the grounds while also
enforcing all behavioral requirements. These include but are not limited to walking feet, inside voices, treating exhibits
with respect (no climbing), and treating Museum crew and other Museum patrons with equal respect.
Cancellation Policy
Groups who cancel their visit less than 5 days prior or do not show up will not receive a full refund unless there are extenuating circumstances
deemed valid by the Columbia River Maritime Museum. Any requests for refunds due to extenuating circumstances should be submitted
in writing for consideration to [email protected]
Groups of 60+ people should call 503.325.2323.
Groups can be comprised of a mix of adults (group rate $16), seniors (group rate $13) and youth (group rate $7).
Available seven days a week, year-round
Groups qualify for discounted admission when reserved through the link below at least 7 days ahead of their visit and use one form of payment. Form submissions within 7 days of the visit date cannot be guaranteed.
The Group Reservation Form allows for:
Museum and Lightship Admission
Form also allows for add-ons:
3D Movie(s): $5 per person/per movie
Exhibit Scavenger Hunt: $10 flat rat
Meet & Greet Welcome: $10 flat rate
Vessel talk: $15 per group of up to 50 people
Guided Tour: $25 per group of up to 30 people
Lunch space based on availability:
~ Indoors: Free
~ Outdoors at Warnock Model Boat Pond: $25 per rotation (non-refundable including weather).
Chaperone Policy
Chaperones are expected to remain with their group for the duration of the visit to the Museum, including
the Museum Store. Chaperones are expected to guide youth through exhibits and on the grounds while also
enforcing all behavioral requirements. These include but are not limited to walking feet, inside voices, treating exhibits
with respect (no climbing), and treating Museum crew and other Museum patrons with equal respect.
Cancellation Policy
Groups who cancel their visit less than 5 days prior or do not show up will not receive a full refund unless there are extenuating circumstances
deemed valid by the Columbia River Maritime Museum. Any requests for refunds due to extenuating circumstances should be submitted
in writing for consideration to [email protected]
GROUP VISIT ADD-ONS
Exhibit Scavenger HuntInterested in a little more interaction through the exhibits?
Add on a scavenger hunt based on your age level or difficulty interest! Scavenger hunts are printed at a 1:5 ratio and intended to be completed in small groups. ~ Kindergarten – 2nd grade: look for artifacts throughout the museum ~ 3rd – 8th grades: look for artifacts and fill in the blank to answer a riddle! ~ High school and older: complete a crossword puzzle based on exhibit panels and labels. $10 Flat Rate |
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Meet and Greet Welcome
First time here or want to understand the scope of the museum exhibits and a bit about the geographic significance of the area before enjoying the exhibits on your own?
Add on a Meet and Greet Welcome with an Education Crew Member. These last between 10 and 15 minutes and provide a more personal welcome to the museum for your group. If you have a group coming at multiple times, the fee is applied to each welcome. $10 Flat Rate |
Vessel TalkIntended for our Cruise Ship visitors, this brief lecture focuses on a maritime topic.
Lasting 20 – 30 minutes this can be added to your self-guided tour of the museum! The topic is selected by the Education Crew Member facilitating this offering. Topics for 2025 include: What’s in that Ship? History of the Museum, Lightships, and Seal or Sea Lion. $15 Flat Rate per group up to 40 people. Beyond 40 people there will need to be multiple rotations due to room constraints. |
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Guided TourAdd on a tour through the museum exhibits.
This overview tour lasts 45 minutes and can be a tactile tour with spoken English or only in spoken English. Specialty tours available throughout the year and available on special request. The specialty tours include: American Sign Language, Spanish, and Smell-o-vision. $25 Flat Fee per group 10-30 people. 31-60 people will need to split into two groups needing two docents = $50 We cap tour groups at 30 because the exhibits aren't all conducive to large groups, in space or acoustics. |
Lunch SpaceHave lunch at the museum when space allows!
Bring your own food to enjoy indoors or outdoors during your visit. (Food not provided by the museum.) Space indoors is limited but free of charge when available open. Space outdoors at Warnock Commons and Model Boat Pond includes access to an additional bathroom, garbage cans at the pond, Radio Controlled Sailboats, and an Education Crewmember. $25 Flat Fee per group up to 40 people. Beyond 40 people or if lunches are staggered, each lunch rotation will be $25. This is a non-refundable fee even in the case of inclement weather. |
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