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The Museum at Warm Springs

2189 US-26

Warm Springs, Oregon 97761

541.553.3331

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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.

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April 25, 2024

henryrg2022

Crooks! Had several friends had their cards used for other purchases that were not authorized they are criminals!!!!

Crooks & Criminals Thieving foreigners Hope no one else has had the same problem!!! Would never recommend these people facility nice but employees thrives
October 3, 2023

cello215

Exceptional artifacts and great pie nearby — don't miss this museum

An hour's drive north of Bend, this extensive museum, the first tribal museum in Oregon (the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs), was well worth the two hours we spent there. The building is striking and fits beautifully in its setting, surrounded by native plantings and next to a creek (maybe take a picnic lunch?). The artifacts from the three tribes (Northern Paiute, Warm Springs and Wasco) were well displayed with informative descriptions. The beaded artifacts and clothing were breathtaking in their artistry. We have visited other museums on tribal lands (Makah and Hibulb Cultural Center in Washington state) and find those museums give a fuller picture of the peoples — not only their past but their present and their vision for the future. One section of the museum highlights the exceptional extent of the three tribe's service to the US Armed Forces. The gift shop features items from local artists and the staff is very welcoming and helpful. Parking was good and shaded, a plus in hot weather. Minus — no cafe on site. The Casino across the street is open most hours but the hours for other cafes in town vary. There was good pie at the nearby Eagle Crossing restaurant. Inveterate map users, we only found this museum because it was listed in the "Moon Guide to Oregon". It is not noted as a place of interest on the current "Oregon State Map" by Warren Map nor was it listed as a place of interest in the Oregon Atlas by Delorme Publishing. An exceptional museum like this deserves visitors — let's get these omissions corrected!
March 15, 2020

Margaret R

Beautiful Space full of wonderful details and history

This recently built museum provided a great review of the 3 tribes interactions with settlers and the formation of the reservation. Wonderful music and voices on display, with a very charming exhibit featuring children's art. Would definitely recommend a visit.
December 24, 2019

Karen S

Great History of Warm Springs Indian Reservation

The museum has an abundance of materials about the reservation on the Columbia River, Piute, and Warm Springs. It has divided the rooms into special categories such as local beading, basket making, utensils, and people. There is a gift shop and an art display.All is very interesting
August 17, 2019

jstm58

Well done

We have passed this museum many times on our way to Portland and never stopped. We decided to make it a destination for an afternoon drive. It did not disappoint. We were greeted warmly and told how to walk the exhibits. We especially liked how the first video area set the stage for absorbing their history and culture. This museum is a nice balance of artifacts, information and interactive video presentations. My husband usually gets impatient in most museums but he enjoyed this one a lot.

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Crooks! Had several friends had their cards used for other purchases that were not authorized they are criminals!!!!

Exceptional artifacts and great pie nearby — don't miss this museum

Beautiful Space full of wonderful details and history

Great History of Warm Springs Indian Reservation

Well done