great visit. lots of information about the local nations and their background, including tribal…read moreelders to talk to. they had just opened an exhibit on horses in bead art, and that was pretty cool. wonderful history and helps to break down the various local tribes and their heritage.

The Tamastslikt Cultural Institute depicts the past, present and future of the tribes along the…read moreOregon Trail. The Cultural Institute shows the daily life, beliefs, and experiences of the Umatilla, Walla Walla, and Cayuse tribes who live in eastern Oregon. It's got a spectacular building on Oregon's High Desert, with amazing views of the Blue Mountains. The Cultural Institute has something for everyone- there are dioramas where you can experience daily life, one can see what it would be like in a boarding school, storytellers, beautiful views. There's Kinship Cafe serving up Indian tacos, salmon nachos, and huckleberry desserts (a fairly new addition) Tamastslikt Cultural Institute provides an indigenous voice and perspective along the Oregon Trail. Admission for adults is $10, youth are $7, kids 5 and under are free. Tickets are good for two days if one day is not enough. A spectacular, respectful, fascinating stop on the Oregon Trail.

Came here on a Monday, and very pleasant welcome from the lady at the front desk. Our toddler had…read moreso much fun here. Don't judge it by the outside of the building because there are so many rooms inside to explore! Will definitely be back. They mentioned it's good for one year old to even 6yr old+!

As has become the tradition when traveling to another city, we decided to hit up the children's…read moreMuseum. We have been to a ton of children's museums, and I feel like this one could be the example by which all other small towns design their children's museums! This appears to be an old house that was renovated to be a place for kids and families together. They have a lovely, large gathering room that looks to be for both arts and crafts as well as a central place for birthday parties. Throughout the remainder of the house are mini themed rooms that facilitate both running around and creative play. The place is awesome and works great for kids that are very young all the way to preteens! The rooms include a kitchen set up, a room focused on dental hygiene, a room with blocks, Lincoln logs and toys for smaller kiddos, as well as a room with a full climbing wall that lead to a small slide, a room with black lights and a wall with types with magnets on them that allow you to build tunnels for Boston go down. There's also a room with water and sand where the kids can build as well as a full outdoor set up complete with a small fire truck, a boatAnd a life-size TV. We came on a rather gloomy day in February When there were a good number of people here...and I have to imagine this place is absolutely crazy in the summertime! It was something like four dollars per kid to get in, and we spent a good two hours here exploring and playing. After spending some time here, we are absolutely in love with this place. It's not a fancy museum like you see in large cities, but it facilitates a lot of creativityIt was a great place for the kids to runoff some energy and explore a little bit. Next project, get one of these in our hometown!

This historic site serves as a reminder to a part of American history that is pretty much…read moreoverlooked: the clashes between settlers and the Native Americans who already were inhabiting the land. Physician Marcus Whitman and Narcissa Whitman established the Whitman Mission in Cayuse (Native American) territory. The Cayuse initially welcomed the Whitmans, but as the increasing numbers of settlers passing by on Oregon Trail worried the Cayuse, tensions grew. It all came to a head when a measles outbreak in November 1847 killed half the local Cayuse. The settlers were also affected, but fared better. The Cayuse took it to mean that the Whitmans were responsible for the deaths of the Cayuse, as to them, the doctor was the cause of death. The Whitmans and 11 other people were killed, and others taken hostage, sparking the Cayuse War. It ended when five Cayuse men were turned in for being the perpetrators (without clear evidence) and hanged. The visitor's center is built on the site of the mission. The center has a gift shop, a movie, and a small museum to explain the events that occurred here. Outside, there is a trail that brings you to a memorial obelisk, and meanders past the foundations of the mission buildings.

My visit here was awesome and I learned so much about a really pivotal (and sad) moment in history…read more The grounds are beautiful, the small museum was well done, the staff were excellent, and the history at the site is really fascinating. I will definitely be back again some day.

I was researching my genealogy. Road tripped out to Milton-Freewater to locate old ancestors in…read morethe pioneer cemeteries. I was amazed to find this museum full of records from the turn of the century. I didn't plan enough time to enjoy everything this museum had to offer. The lady curator was very helpful and accommodating all my questions. I also picked up some historical books researched and written by locals. Wonderful glimpse into the Walla Walla boom years of the 1880s. I can't wait to go back and continue my research.

This late 19th century farmhouse is now a living history museum which contains furnishings and…read morearticles of daily living from the 19th century. Adjoining the main building are a carriage house, and turn of the century barn which illustrate what life on a 19th century farm was like. Most of the furnishings within the home are the original furniture pieces from when the home was built in 1892. Downstairs are a sumptuous living and dining room with adjoining kitchen and bath - upstairs a drawing room or study, sewing/spinning room, master bedroom, and children's room. Each room contains artifacts from the time period such as 19th century clothing, serving dishes, children's toys, looms and spinning wheels, weapons, books, and various other furniture pieces and articles of daily living from the time period. A tour of this museum will give one an incredible view into the past, a walk back into time.

This place is really cute, the exhibits are both modern and informative. Lots of interactive things…read moreto touch and look at! Little donated bits of history are throughout, lovely displays inside and out. It's got the Oregon trail, history of wheat in the area and modern farming, trains and some native history- it's a range and all of it is lovely. Some things do lack dates or info but it seemed they may be re arranging. The outside house and barn are fantastic! It's walking distance to a lot of food and little shops. Worth the visit!

In all honesty this was not one of the things we planned to do when in Pendleton however due to the…read moreunavailable timings for a different activity we just randomly walked in here and were pleasently surprised. The museum has both indoor and outdoor exhibits with a gift shop as well. The outdoor exhibits include a homestead cabin and one room school house, a Union Pacific caboose, Windmill, and barn ,A military exhibit located in the 1914 Signal house .The indoor exhibits celebrate the history of the country, with a permanent Oregon Trail exhibit, railroad information, newspaper/post office, and several changing exhibits. Umatilla Gold is an interactive exhibit that takes you on an educational tour through the history of the wheat industry. They are a non-profit, and are run largely on donations, grants, and volunteers.The staff was super friendly and talked a bunch about the museum ,its history and also suggested places and things to do around town . Very reasonably priced at $5 for an Adult, this place is good for spending a couple fun -informative hours.

I really enjoyed this museum focused on the natural aspects of the Hanford Reach. Went in looking…read morefor information on one thing, and really explored both galleries. One focused on the geology and natural history of the Reach. Then the transition to the Hanford Project is punctuated with a movie. The second gallery was one focused on developing nuclear energy and the elements needed for nuclear weapons that would be the focus of the Cold War. Really insightful materials about Hanford's role during this period.

Great museum really outlines the historical and awesome ideas that the DOE and local people of the…read morearea for helping the geography and other ideas of halting the devastation from toxic waste. The Handford Reach Museum is surrounded by two giant metal rings that encompass the whole museum. It's out by the Columbia River and has lots of different historic artifacts from the 1940s It is meant for all ages because they have guided tours all the time and the tour guide tell ya all the facts Like I said in the comment before the tour guide tell ya all the facts lots of posters and signs to tell a person whats what the reason is kind of a biased one because I took my senior pictures at this museum.

I spent a couple of days in Pendleton and stumbled upon this on Yelp. Just a heads-up, you'll need…read moreto book a reservation because the groups tend to fill up quickly--we had 17 people in our group! This was definitely more than we were expecting! The tour was about 1.3 hours long, and you'll need to climb and descend stairs and squeeze into small spaces. If any of that sounds like a challenge, it might not be the right fit for you. Our tour guide was "BRAD," and he was amazing! He's practically "been there, done that." He grew up exploring these tunnels with his friends and has all sorts of stories to share. You'll learn a lot about the history and some simple sayings that will make you laugh and give you a deeper understanding. For example, there's a "Shoot" of whiskey! From the outside, you have no idea how huge this place is, and we only get to see a small part. Don't miss out if you get the chance. We'd definitely go back and bring a friend who hasn't seen it before.

We signed up for the adults (21+) only tour which was $30 a person. It started in the shamrock…read moreunderground bar. The price of the ticket included a free drink token, 3 shots during the tour, and a sample of a local meat company. The tour was led by Matt and is meant for mature adults who don't get upset or offended by certain language. It was such a fun tour. Matt told us the history while making it fun throughout the whole 2 hour tour. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone who wants to add a little bit more fun to the tour.