Located at Stevenson, Washington, near the center of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, our museum is ideally situated to interpret and exhibit the natural and cultural history of the region.

We are a nonprofit museum of the Skamania County Historical Society. The museum was completed in 1995 and comprises of 70 acres including Rock Creek Cove. The 23,000 sq. ft. building has over 11,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space featuring exhibits highlighting the cultural diversity of Gorge inhabitants from the first Native Americans to the Japanese, Chinese and other nationalities who arrived in the 19th century. Other exhibits emphasize the natural history of the area.

The museum store features books, gift items and collectibles commemorating the Gorge and the Center.

The museum is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission varies by age.

Location: PO Box 396, 990 SW Rock Creek Drive, Stevenson Washington 98648 Telephone 509-427-8211 Toll Free: 800-991-2338 Fax 509-427-7429

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The Most Anticipated Upcoming Washington Events Are: Christmas Lighting Festival Leavenworth December 18 thru December 20 Fireworks At Midnight over the Ocean Long Beach December 31 Red Wine and Chocolate, Yakima Valley Yakima February 13 thru February 15 Fall Salmon Tour Poulsbo continuing thru November 25 A Vintage Christmas Craft & Gift Show Spokane December 4 thru December 6

Other upcoming events include: Tri-Cities Family Expo Pasco January 29 thru January 30 Christmas Lighting Festival Leavenworth December 4 thru December 6 Tidefest Gig Harbor December 5 thru December 6 Model Train Festival Tacoma December 26 thru January 2 Lighted Christmas Parade Lynden December 5