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Astoria, Oregon
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The museum features the Lightship Columbia, which served as a floating lighthouse at the mouth of the Columbia River from 1951 to 1979.
The Columbia River Maritime Museum boasts a collection of over 30,000 objects, including maritime artifacts, photographs, and documents.
The museum is situated on the site of the former Astoria Railroad Depot, which played a significant role in the region's transportation history.
The museum provides detailed exhibits on the Columbia River Bar, known as one of the most dangerous river bars in the world.
Visitors can engage with interactive displays, including a shipwreck rescue simulation and a Coast Guard rescue helicopter experience.
The museum's design, completed in 1982, is inspired by the region's maritime heritage and features a wave-like roof structure.
The Columbia River Maritime Museum is a Smithsonian Affiliate, allowing it to host traveling exhibits from the Smithsonian's vast collection.
