Location: Pendleton
Top Things to do in Pendleton
Top 7 Museums in Pendleton, Oregon (OR)
Rich tradition. Fine craftsmanship. Legendary reputation. Pendleton was named the Top True Western Town of 2011 by True West magazine. Museums celebrate the rich traditions of pioneers, cowboys and Native Americans. Find fine craftsmanship at the Pendleton Woolen Mills, working saddle shops and Native American beading. Enjoy genuine thrills at The Underground Tours and world-famous Pendleton Round-Up Arena. Bikers, cyclists and sportspeople love this location at the base of the Blue Mountains.
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1. Tamastslikt Cultural Institute
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 211 reviews
The institute chronicles tribal heritage and the impact of Western migration from the Native American perspective.
Reviewed By Bookwonk
Pendleton has a LOT of high quality cultural attractions, and ideally visitors should stay for a couple days and do them all, but if you only have time for one, this is where I’d send you. The addition of interpretive information about contemporary Native culture sets it apart from most museums, and you’ll leave with a good understanding of Plateau culture. Plan 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
2. Heritage Station Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 45 reviews
Heritage Station Museum is run by the Umatilla County Historical Society, a 501(c)(3) organization, established in 1974. The Museum is housed in the 1909 train depot which was converted into a museum in 1987. Today the grounds include archive storage, offices, open air amphitheater, and outdoor exhibits. The outdoor exhibits include a homestead cabin and one room school house, a Union Pacific caboose, Windmill, and barn (all of which you may enter and explore),. The indoor exhibits celebrate the history of the country, with a permanent Oregon Trail exhibit, railroad information, newspaper/post office, and several changing exhibits. Picnic tables are available at a small park outside museum. Coming spring and summer of 2019 is a new military exhibit located in the 1914 Signal house and Umatilla Gold an interactive exhibit that takes you on an educational tour through the history of the wheat industry (Umatilla Gold opens August 2019).
Reviewed By half-Brit
This is a nice museum which covers a lot of local and general western history. It includes much more than trains! The exhibits are all very well done and the lighting is excellent. I enjoyed being able to go into the caboose and see what an old-time one was like inside. The old homestead was also quite interesting. Cost is a very reasonable $5 adult.
3. Children's Museum of Eastern Oregon
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4.5 based on 23 reviews
4. Pendleton Center for the Arts
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4.5 based on 28 reviews
A great place to view, buy and make art and fine craft. This beautifully renovated 1915 Carnegie Library building is home to a wide variety of exhibits, sales galleries, live music performances, workshops and classes for all ages. Admission is always free. Nestled in the heart of downdown Pendleton.
5. Pendleton Roundup & Happy Canyon Hall of Farme
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By paulamcneeley - Salem, United States
Lots of information, picture's and staff is able to answer questions. It is continuing to build so there will be much more soon.
6. Pendleton Air Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
A museum honoring military of all branches and aviation of all types: as we share with visitors the history of Pendleton Field and its impact on Pendleton, then and now; as well as other conflicts the United States has been involved with. You’ll learn about the 17th Bombardment Squadron who flew into history to become known as the Doolittle Raiders of World War II, the African- American "Triple Nickle" Paratrooper Infantry Battalion, Oregon National Guard and UAS operations. Visit the remains of Pendleton Field, visit a mess hall and see history of the future in the UAS program. And so much more.
7. Crow's Shadow Institute of the Arts
Over the last 26 years Crow’s Shadow has evolved into a world-class studio focused on contemporary fine art printmaking. Crow’s Shadow is a nonprofit organization formed in 1992 by local artists. Our mission is to provide a creative conduit for educational, social, and economic opportunities for Native Americans through artistic development.
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