Signature Event · Centennial
100 Years
of Maryhill
100 Years of Maryhill Museum of Art
On September 19, 2026, Maryhill Museum of Art marks a century since its dedication above the Columbia River Gorge. Join us for a free, all-day public celebration where art, history, landscape, and community converge for a day that will not come again.
Maryhill was never supposed to exist. Conceived by visionary Samuel Hill, dedicated by Queen Marie of Romania in 1926, and shaped by a century of improbable belief in this wild, windswept place — the museum has defied expectations at every turn. Now, one hundred years on, it belongs to everyone. Come celebrate it.
Admission is free all day. Food and beverages, a commemorative time capsule, and the museum’s full collection and grounds are yours to explore.
What to Expect
Collections & Grounds
Explore a century of art, history, and vision. Maryhill’s collection spans Auguste Rodin sculptures, theater art by Loie Fuller, Columbia River Plateau basketry and beadwork, chess sets, fashion, and works by Northwest artists. The sculpture park, formal gardens, and one of the most dramatic views in the Pacific Northwest are open all day.
All galleries and grounds open · FreeSeptember 19, 2026
Centennial Program
A ceremonial program honoring one hundred years since the museum’s dedication — the vision of Samuel Hill, the 1926 visit of Queen Marie of Romania, and the generations of community, artists, and collectors who shaped what Maryhill has become. Program details to be announced.
Full schedule coming soonOn-Site
Food & Beverages
Regional food and beverages will be available for purchase on the museum grounds. Plan to settle in, take in the view from the bluff, and make an afternoon of it. The Columbia River Gorge has a way of slowing everything down — lean into it.
Available for purchase · Gorge-region vendorsMuseum Shop
Centennial Keepsakes & Gift Shop
Centennial merchandise, art books, prints, and gifts are available in the museum shop. Take something home from the day that will last. Special commemorative items mark the occasion — a hundred years in the making, available for one day.
Open all day · Centennial items availableA Once-in-a-Century Moment
Leave Something for the Next Hundred Years
On September 19, we’re sealing a centennial time capsule to be opened at Maryhill’s 200th anniversary in 2126. Commemorative caplets are available for purchase, giving you the chance to place your own message, memory, or momento inside. Your words will outlast all of us.
Join Us on September 19Frequently Asked Questions
What You Need to Know
High Above the
Columbia River Gorge
Maryhill Museum of Art sits at 35 Maryhill Museum Drive in Goldendale, Washington — perched on a basalt bluff above the Columbia River on the Washington side of the Gorge. The setting is part of the experience. Plan time to walk the grounds and take in the view.