This place isn't just about the Oregon Trail. If you are a car history buff, this place has it all. Good lay out, lots of room. I'm sure you'd learn something from a visit here.
Must disclose that we are local and are very proud of this museum. It covers early Umatilla history and portrays pioneer life well. Exhibits change about ever 4 months or so. Even though it is located in an old railroad station the focus is not on railroad history but early day settlers. It is well worth a stop on your travels.
A true trip back into time. The autos and related memorabilia were fantastic. The museum is self-guided so you can take as long as you want at the various displays. Good for the whole family.
as you can see, I really wanted to talk about the underground tunnels which you do not have as a choice (why?) fascinating would like to see more emphasis on the really interesting aspects too much time spent touring the facilities for and talking about the worlds second oldest profession
Great collection of old stuff..and we are old so liked it. We took about one hour viewing several rooms, including an old Union Pacific caboose and an orginal home (16 x 20 cabin that housed a family of 10).
Our drive through was hot and this was a lovely way to spend time in the heat of the day in this neat locally focused museum. We did venture out to the cabin and caboose that were neat. It was very hot, but worth it. This is definitely worth seeing. I noticed how much pride all the people working there seemed to have about the collections.
Exhibits change often and are always interesting. This is a great place to learn the history of Pendleton and Umatilla County. Lots of fun and entertainment for the whole family.
There was so much to see and do it was just a jam packed day. The only thing I didn't like was the heat during the day and it was own fault to not drink enough water.
Great displays. I'm so impressed with the history here.The city council and historical society should be praised for preserving these items.
Have no idea why a museum of this nature would not be open on Monday.......but this seemed to be a theme throughout Pendleton...many other stores were also not open so if you plan to visit Pendleton on a MONDAY BEWARE...!!!!!