Sharing the Fascinating Ice Age Floods Story Since 1995
The Columbia Gorge Discovery Center & Museum is located on a 54-acre point of land adjacent to the Columbia River and is the interpretive center for the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area.
This area includes one of the oldest continuously occupied places in North America (over 11,000 years) and parts of the Lewis and Clark and Oregon Trails.
On the grounds are walking trails, a pond, scenic overlooks, and historic artifacts.
The 48,200 square foot Discovery Center & Museum building contains interactive exhibits about the creation of the gorge; Ice Age animals, including a full-size Columbian mammoth; the Lewis & Clark Corps of Discovery; native peoples of the area; and a life-size exhibit featuring a wagon-raft braving the Columbia River’s current.
This is an excellent stop for families with children.
Allow several hours for your visit. Modest admission is charged.
Ice Age Floods Institute is a registered non-profit educational organization devoted to publicly sharing the ice age floods story.
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