In the 1960s, elders of the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation began an acquisition program to collect and buy back ancestral treasures held in private collections and institutions. The museum, which opened in 1993, is the storehouse for those treasures and a place where tribal members and visitors alike can learn about the heritage of the Wasco, Warm Springs and Paiute tribes of the Central Oregon reservation. The Museum is open 7 days a week, 362 days a year from 9 am to 5 pm. We are closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day.
About The Museum at Warm Springs
Reviews & Ratings
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August 3, 2026Kathryn AA Must-visit!
I am a museum person, especially those of Native Tribes. This one is a must see if you are in the area. The museum is closed between 12:00 and 1:00 pm for lunch. We arrived at 11:30 so we went to the current gallery exhibit and did some shopping in the gift shop. We purchased a basket by Natalie Kirk, then went to meet her at the Tananawit, a consignment shop that represents 92 tribal artists of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. Our return to the museum was punctuated with videos and displays about the traditions of the Warm Springs, Paiute, and Umatilla. The signage, lighting, flow, and seating in this museum are outstanding! We are so pleased that we went. The forest fires closed the casino and restaurant and several tribal members lost their homes. We were fortunate in our timing, but saddened by the circumstances.
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October 15, 2025118dioncCultural experience
Architectural masterpiece, the grounds with its creek are lovely. Tile and brick designed in southwestern patterns add to the lodge feel and beauty. Baskets & beadwork astonish visitors. Personal stories with pictures of residents hit home. Well done, worth the visit.
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July 23, 2025Galid B
Wonderful Museum
A wonderful museum with a lot of history and explanations about the 3 tribes in Warm Springs! Really enjoyed it and promise you will too!!!
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April 29, 2025vict_riav2015
Beautiful museum, worth a visit
We visited the museum with family and had a great time, including the youngest one. There were a couple of informative videos, beautiful displays, lots of historic photos and maps, etc. The gift shop also had beautiful local pieces such as jewellery or clothes. Very good value for money!
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January 28, 2025Rosalie C
Informative, Moving and Inspiring
The museum is a wonderful exhibit of the story of the Confederates Tribes of Warm Springs and the history of the resilience from the atrocities against the indigenous people. The spirituality, continual teachings from the Elders should be a guide for all.