Columbia Gorge Discovery Center & Museum

Set on 54 acres above the Columbia River, the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center & Museum pairs its role as the official interpretive center for the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area with a striking event venue built into the landscape. The building's design draws on the region itself, with raw timber columns, basalt rock walls, and a vaulted ceiling framed by a 30-foot wall of windows overlooking the Washington Hills and the river below. The River Gallery, the museum's largest space, spans 145 by 32 feet and holds up to 175 guests seated or 250 standing, making it suited to wedding ceremonies and receptions that want the gorge itself as a backdrop. The M.J. Murdock Theater seats 140 and comes equipped with a digital projector, sound system, and stage, while the Basalt Rock Café offers a smaller indoor-outdoor setting with its own patio. A classroom and boardroom round out the rental options for meetings and smaller gatherings. Rentals include day-of venue coordination, tables, chairs, linens, bar service, and audio-visual equipment, with catering available through the on-site Basalt Rock Café & Catering. Guests also have access to the museum's exhibits and grounds, including a pond trail, as part of their event.