Columbia River Maritime Museum

The mission of the Columbia River Maritime Museum is to collect, preserve, display and interpret the maritime history and culture of the Columbia River,  its tributaries, and the waters of the North Pacific for the education and  enjoyment of the public. 

The Columbia River Maritime Museum has been sharing the Columbia River’s rich maritime heritage and history since 1962. The Museum’s wide-ranging exhibits, programs, collections and distinctive architecture express the vision of founder Rolf Klep. The Museum is Oregon’s official state maritime museum, was the first Oregon museum to be nationally accredited, and is widely regarded as among the finest maritime museums in the United States.