museums

Museum Closed for Winter

Museum season 2022 is a wrap! Thank you to the thousands of visitors who came to see us this year! It was so wonderful to welcome so many folks to our community.

The museum closes seasonally so that we can do all the important behind-the-scenes stuff that make our summers rock. We plan to come out of this winter with another major exhibit update and our first-ever strategic plan (YAY!!!!!). Thank you to Braemar Charitable Trust for supporting us on our strategic planning process.

Just because we're closed doesn't mean we're gone! Staff are available by email, phone, DM, and appointment. Stay tuned for off-site excitement through the winter, starting with a History Night at Gorges Beer Co. on November 10.

Cascade Locks Historical Museum to Celebrate 160th Anniversary of the Oregon Pony

Cascade Locks Historical Museum to Celebrate 160th Anniversary of the Oregon Pony

The Cascade Locks Historical Museum is hosting a celebration of the 160th anniversary of the Oregon Pony. The Oregon Pony was the first locomotive to run on the first railroad in the state of Oregon. The event will take place on July 16, 2022 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Cascade Locks Historical Museum, 417 SW Portage Road, in Cascade Locks. Admission is $5 per person ages 4 and up, or free for younger children and museum members. The event includes admission to the museum, and access to crafts, games, and activities.

BINGO! Thunder Island Brewing Community Night

Join us Wednesday, March 2, 2022 for Community Night at Thunder Island Brewing Company! Thunder Island will donate $1 from every drink purchased from 5pm-9pm.

The museum will host bingo games beginning at 6:30 pm. Bingo cards are $2 each.

Prizes include several gift baskets. Minors under 18 are allowed to play with a parent or guardian present.

Event link
Facebook event link

Annual Membership Meeting 7/28/2021

Our annual membership meeting is back and in-person this year! Join us Wednesday, July 28, at 6:00 PM in the Marine Park Pavilion. Join us for museum updates, a history presentation, a peek at our newest exhibit, and snacks!

Join or renew your Family membership (or above!) at the event or online between July 24 and 31 and get tickets for a scenic cruise for two on Sternwheeler Columbia Gorge, courtesy of our friends at Portland Spirit Cruises and Events.

Museum Opening Saturday, March 20, 2021

We are pleased to announce that we will be able to open for the season on Saturday, March 20, 2021 as planned!

Spring Hours (Valid March 20, 2021 - April 30, 2021):

Monday: Open 11:00-4:00
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: Open 11:00-4:00
Friday: Open 11:00-4:00
Saturday: Open 11:00-4:00
Sunday: Open 11:00-4:00

Now Hiring! Seasonal Visitor Services Representatives

Friends of the Cascade Locks Historical Museum are hiring! We have three openings for seasonal Visitor Services Representatives, with staggered start dates between March and May. To apply, please send an email of interest with either your resume or an employment application to director@cascadelocksmuseum.org.

Job Title: Visitor Services Representative

Position Type: Part-Time, Temporary, Non-Exempt

Wage: $13.50/hour

Reports To: Executive Director

Travel Required: None

Location: Cascade Locks Historical Museum, 417 SW Portage Rd, Cascade Locks, OR 97014

Schedule: 10:45 AM- 4:15 PM, 2-3 days per week. Weekend availability required.

Season: March 20, 2021- October 31, 2021. Museum is open daily May 1 through September 30, and closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays in March, April, and October.

Description: Cascade Locks Historical Museum employs public-facing customer service staff to take admission, answer visitor questions, and perform light janitorial duties on museum exhibits.

Responsibilities:

Customer Service

  • Welcome visitors to the museum

  • Provide information to visitors, such as admission rates, restroom location, suggestions for things to do in the area.

  • Record COVID-19 contact tracing information from visitors

Cashiering

  • Process cash and credit card transactions using a tablet interfacing point of sale system

  • Accurately count change for cash transactions

 Light Janitorial Duties

  • Use disinfectants to follow COVID-19 sanitation procedures

  • Use glass cleaner to remove fingerprints from cases

  • Sweep as needed

  • Vacuum carpet as needed

Other duties

  • Other duties may be assigned for completion during down-time between visitor groups based on employee ability and interest.

Requirements:

  • A positive attitude, friendly demeanor, and willingness to learn

  • Working proficiency in English language

  • General knowledge of local area helpful but not required

  • General knowledge of local history helpful but not required

  • Must be 18 or older

Work Environment:

Cascade Locks Historical Museum is located in a 1905 historic house in Cascade Locks Marine Park. Due to the historic nature of the building, accessing the facility requires ascending and descending stairs.  The building has original windows and is frequently warm in the summer and cool in the winter.