WELCOME
WE INVITE YOU TO EXPERIENCE A REAL LIFE FAIRY TALE. Come explore Maryhill Museum’s world-class collection of art ranging from early 20th century European works to an extensive Native American collection. Set in a castle-like chateau on a stunning 6,000-acre site overlooking the scenic Columbia River Gorge, Maryhill Museum is one of the Pacific Northwest’s most fascinating cultural destinations and located just 100 miles east of Portland, Oregon. The museum’s permanent collection includes more than 80 sculptures and watercolors by the French master Auguste Rodin, including the only pedestal-sized plaster version of his famous The Thinker, and much more.
Prepare to be enchanted
Open 7 days a week, including all holidays, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., March 15 through November 15.
General admission is $7, seniors $6, children (ages 6 – 16) $2.
Please note:
Very large purses, backpacks and baby-backpacs (the kind that hang from the back) are not allowed in the museum. The museum has a wheelchair and two small strollers available on a first-come first-served basis.
Cameras without flash may be used unless otherwise noted.
Please no food or drink in the museum.
Members receive free admission. Become a Member today!
Special rates for groups of 15 or more are available with advance reservations.
The sculpture garden, picnic grounds and parking are free.
Maryhill Museum of Art, accredited by the American Association of Museum, is a non-profit corporation funded by a small endowment established by Sam Hill, donations, gifts, memberships and admission fees.
Maryhill Museum of Art, its café, museum store, gardens and picnic grounds, overlook the Columbia River on Washington’s SR 14, just west of US 97 and across the Biggs Rapids-Sam Hill Bridge from I-84.
Driving Times to Maryhill (hours)
| Baker City, Ore. |
206 miles |
3:20 |
| Bend, Ore. |
142 miles |
3:00 |
| Boise, Id. |
334 miles |
5:25 |
| Eugene, Ore. |
220 miles |
3:45 |
| Hood River, Ore. |
47 miles |
0:45 |
| Olympia, Wash. |
214 miles |
3:30 |
| Pendleton, Ore. |
112 miles |
1:50 |
| Portland Airport |
100 miles |
1:45 |
| Salem, Ore. |
157 miles |
3:00 |
| Seattle, Wash. (via Satus Pass) |
224 miles |
3:30 |
| The Dalles, Ore. |
25 miles |
0:25 |
| Tri-Cities, Wash. |
128 miles |
2:00 |
| Vancouver, Canada |
358 miles |
6:00 |
| Vancouver, Wash. |
100 miles |
1:45 |
| Walla Walla, Wash. |
145 miles |
2:30 |
| Yakima, Wash. |
82 miles |
1:30 |
Maryhill Museum of Art
35 Maryhill Museum Drive
Goldendale, Washington 98620, USA
Tel: +1 (509) 773-3733 Fax: +1 (509) 773-6138
Book reservations online - Hood River, Oregon Lodging Association
Washington
Motels/Hotels in Goldendale, Washington
Quality Inns and Suites, Goldendale
The Lyle Hotel, Lyle
Skamania Lodge, Stevenson
Bonneville Hot Springs Resort, North Bonneveille
Inn of the White Salmon, White Salmon
Husum Highlands Bed and Breakfast, Husum
The Farm B&B, Trout Lake
Bingen Haus, Bingen
Oregon
Motels/Hotels in Biggs Junction, Oregon
Balch Hotel, Dufur
Comfort Inns and Shilo Inn, The Dalles
Oak Street Hotel, Hood River
Seven Oaks Bed & Breakfast, Hood River
Hood River Hotel, Hood River
Columbia Gorge Hotel, Hood River
Mt. Hood Bed & Breakfast, Parkdale
Cousins Country Inn, The Dalles
Our gift shop features unique art gifts, mementos of Maryhill, including books, cards, CDs, DVDs and original American Indian jewelry.
Some items are available for purchase from our online store.
Open daily March 15 through November 15 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Café Maryhill serves gourmet coffees, beverages, deli food, fresh fruit and desserts. Seating is available inside and outdoors within view of the Columbia River and Mt. Hood. Catering services are available for groups and special events, including festive box lunches and custom treats.
If you are looking for a unique and exciting location to hold your wedding, birthday party, company picnic or family reunion the museum has the following locations available: inside galleries, lawns, picnic grounds, sculpture garden, ranch lands, Stonehenge, and Loops Road. Rental fees vary depending on scale and location of event.
Museum picnic grounds
Consider bringing your group to Maryhill Museum of Art. It is a unique setting that has something for everyone. First time visitors are always excited about discovering it, amazed by its history and world class exhibitions and enchanted by its scenic location. Download Information for Tour Groups (PDF).
Group Tour Benefits
A special Welcome Orientation of approximately ten minutes is available for groups. It focuses on the romantic history of Maryhill’s founders and their dream for Maryhill.
Free Visitor Guide for each person in your group.
Free parking and a handicap accessible drop-off area for passengers.
Free admission for the tour guide and bus drivers.
The Museum Café features a variety of light lunches and offers box lunches at discount prices for tour groups with 20 or more in the party.
Admission & Discounts for Tour Groups
Admission is $6 per person for groups of 15 or more that call in advance.
Special admission rates and discounts are applicable for tour companies bringing five or more groups a year. For more information about tour operator discounts, contact the museum.
Main floor of Maryhill Museum displaying gilded furniture, regalia and Romanian object d'art from the collection of Marie, Queen of Romania.Maryhill Café
The Café features festive box lunches for tour groups. These include your choice of turkey, ham or vegetarian sandwich on a fresh roll, homemade potato salad, drink, fresh fruit & dessert. Download Information for Tour Groups (PDF).
There are lots of nearby attractions, including a full scale replica of English Neolithic Stonehenge, a petroglyph, park, restaurants, and hotels.
Be sure visit our 2009 Special Exhibitions Highlights and Event Calendar to learn what else is happening.
Please feel free to call the museum office at +1 (509) 773-3733 between 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. weekdays, or email to maryhill@maryhillmuseum.org with your questions and to make a group reservation. Information should include the date you would like to visit, approximate time of arrival, and the approximate number of people in your group. We look forward to your group’s visit to Maryhill Museum.
Library Patrons Check Out Free Museum Pass
Maryhill Museum’s “Free Pass” program through regional libraries is in its sixth year and is more popular than ever. In partnership with regional libraries, Maryhill Museum of Art has placed free passes to the museum in libraries throughout the Columbia River Gorge. Once checked out of the library, a pass allows the all members of a family living in the same household (plus up to four guests) to visit Maryhill Museum free of charge. The passes are available at libraries in Hood River, The Dalles, Parkdale, Cascade Locks, Goldendale, White Salmon, Stevenson, Hermiston, Moro, Arlington, and Boardman. This year the museum will add libraries serving Condon, Baker City and Pendleton. Ask your local librarian about Maryhill Museum of Art’s “free pass” program.
