We visited on a cold day last january [2008] and found a warm welcome from the staff, as well as one of the best museums I have ever been in the North America. The realism of the many displays, some of them inter-active, and the standard of presentation of the exhibits made this a genuine learning experience at most levels from Grade 1 right up to me [early 60's]. I highly recommend it as a 'must-do' if you are visiting this part of the world [we come from East Anglia in UK]. It should be on the visits list of any school from about 4th grade on up. I could have spent a fortune in the excellent store, too, full of high quality merchandise that was appropriate to the ethos and stated aims of the museum. If the word 'museum' conjures up mental pictures of stuffed animals and old books in gloomy old glass cases, then THIS place will change your mind for good. Thierry A de C Foley [UK]‎

I am in the Coast Guard and i was stationed in Astoria, OR on the CGC Alert from Oct 05-June 07 located right next to the maritime museum. The Maritime Museum is a great place to bring your family and friends. If your in Astoria temporary or if you live there. please enjoy Astoria, its by the far the best place to live and visit. great people and wonderful, beautiful places to see. God Bless and take care! Coasty Sends‎

We showed up an hour before closing. The man behind the counter told us not to pay the admission, but to make a donation in the donation box if we felt like contributing something. He said that there was too much to see, so that 1 hour ...

All Review Photos The museum is currently being renovated but don't let that stop you from visiting because the exhibits and displays are extensive and varied. Even if you're not interested in naval or nautical history, you'll probably find ...

As regional Maritime Museums go, this one is of the better class. Now undergoing expansion, the museum holds several galleries and is home to the Light Ship Columbia. I liked the old location very much, though mainly as a child hood memory. ...