I learned of the Maryhill Museum from a book I recently read about the Central Oregon railroad…read more'war' (not much of a war). One of the railroad barons (James Hill) was vying to become the first to run a line down the nearby Deschutes River to Bend. Hill's son was one of the founders of Maryhill Museum. Beyond the local history, the Maryhill stands on its own as a fabulous museum of art. With diverse collections including a large number of Rodin pieces, a post-WWII French fashion exhibit, Native American art, contemporary outdoor sculptures and most surprisingly, possibly one of the largest and best collections of chess pieces you'll see anywhere. Not only well worth a drop-in visit, you should consider the Maryhill Museum a destination.

Maryhill Museum is smart, striking, and unlike anything else in the region. It's what happens when…read morecuration meets conviction. It doesn't beg for attention. It always earns it. From Rodin to royal archives to Pacific Northwest grit, the collection balances intellect & instinct with unsettling precision. The current light exhibit is not a display. It's an argument. Controlled, deliberate, & designed to reframe what you thought light was for. Nothing here is passive. Every piece is representative of a decision. Perched above the Columbia River like it knows exactly what it is, Maryhill doesn't need to shout. It speaks clearly. And that is far rarer. If you're looking for art that makes you think and helps you grow, this isn't a detour. This is a destination.

A trolley ride through town is a must do. Yakima Valley Trolleys takes you on a short ride that is…read moreabout 9 blocks and back. It costs $8 a ticket. The conductors are super friendly and energetic and informative. I learned a lot about this town. We got to see the the trolley barn with the old trolleys and got to see how the industrial machines worked on belt and gear systems. A super cool experience.

Great experience for kids and adults alike. Fun and informative! Looking forward to visiting again!read more

What a cute local museum. Stop here on a road trip and we really enjoyed it. Was not big but was…read morewell done. Had a fun kids area in addition to a scavenger hunt with a small prize.

Incredible! My dad…read morewas from Yakima, so I wanted to visit. I have no idea how I'd research things, but I did try - I did numerous web searches and there wasn't much I could find. We were in Yakima last week and we stopped by the museum. We were greeted by a nice man, who we bought tickets from. I told him my story and he said we should speak to John. Luckily, he was in and we went into the archives office and he showed us all kinds of things! He found my grandfather's store, then he told us that it was torn down, but he told us about other businesses in the area! He showed us pictures dating back over 100 years! He then found my dad's old house. We took down the address - this is something I'd like to see! He gave us a lot of great information - what an amazing man! He showed us some artwork in another room, then sent us on our tour of the museum. We had a wonderful docent give us a tour. She took us room to room, answered our questions and made the entire experience world class! In the middle of our tour, John came by and showed us another photo he had pulled up! Now that's amazing! We finished our tour. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and we learned a lot about Yakima. Oh yeah, we also learned that we were staying in Union Gap, not Yakima. After the museum, we went to where the store was, then we went to see where my dad great up. What a perfect day and it was all due to the excellent staff at the Yakima Valley Museum and Historical Association! You have to visit this museum!

Very interesting displays and explanations of the history of the local people. Takes about 30-45…read more minutes to read and study the displays. The QR codes are helpful. It is always good to learn the "other side of the story" - even if difficult to digest. Worth the side trip!

Be present. No photos. Want to read. Can use camera for QR code audible. YakAma. Forgive my…read moreignorance---Washington state do we please fix the spelling of the city of Yakima? Federally Give back where much has been taken away. The spirit is not to be crushed. #MMIW skilayay

A lovely, intimate museum with the friendliest staff. Everyone here is invested in the town's…read morehistory and heritage, and it shows. Highly recommended. Lots of interesting things to discover ! While you are here, try the café or the tavern for food (burgers) and local atmosphere.

We drive by here on occasion and finally found time to stop and check it out. First we had lunch at…read morethe park just down the street from the Sage Center. It was super windy that day but we managed. The Sage Center at the time we came had construction going on for an expansion. The construction only affected one exhibit. It was a Ballon ride experience I think. It was super cool being up close to an industrial sprinkler system. They are massive. You really don't get a feel for how big this simple water sprinkler is from the highway as you drive by. There is a moving display of how how potatoes go from the field through a system of machinery that turns potatoes into fries and packages them at the end. I know I'm not doing it justice but you'll have to check it out for yourself. It's a self guided tour so you can take your time. Worth the price of admission. I'd go again.

This was the perfect place to visit when I moved to Boardman! I learned so much and had a great…read moretime (and so did my family when I brought them as well!). I love that they are also a Travel Oregon Welcome Center so you can pick up information on pretty much any place you want to visit in Oregon.

Very cool place with lots of friendly volunteers. Lots to see. It is kind of fun just trying to…read morefigure out what some stuff was and how it might work. Some equipment more than 100 years old. We visited as part of a Civil War reenactment which was also very cool. This is an asset to the community and well worth an afternoon.

Lots of really cool old farming equipment. My favorite part were the old school bells you could…read morering. Thanks for having us!

It's been a long time having the Stonehenge Memorial on my bucket list to pay a visit to. We tried…read moreto go here a few years ago but tourist season was over and gaining access to the area didn't seem like an option as the gates getting to the memorial were closed and locked. So we reattempted again this summer and made sure it was during a time where the tourists would be out and about. And they were! There were lots of visitors here but not to the point where it was overwhelming or unpleasant. It wasn't a problem getting the timing right to get the pictures you wanted without a bunch of people standing in the way of them. As it says it's a memorial and is dedicated to the lives lost and sacrifices given in W.W. I. So it's a bit of an older memorial but everything is well kept and clean and the Memorial looks ageless as intended. The memorial overlooks the Columbia Gorge so you can get some beautiful views of the river and Gorge in a wonderful panoramic vantage point. Below the the memorial is the small town of Maryhill. It looks quaint and cute but we didn't go down and check it out as we had a reservation we couldn't miss back in Goldendale. The Stonehenge Memorial is indeed a worthy stop and it's a kind of a stop where there isn't much of an excuse to avoid and one big incentive involving that is that there is no entrance fee to enjoy the memorial.

Stonehenge Memorial is a unique monument, constructed to honor the local residence that lost their…read morelives in World War I. There is a smaller memorial to honor those that served WWII, Korea & Vietnam. The views are captivating. You can reach Stonehedge via car or bicycle. I think this review is one best told through photos.

Everything was nice except gift shop worker…read more Everything was nice except the woman working the gift shop on 6/29 Monday at 2pm. I was super impressed with the displays. Felt like it justified the money we paid to get in. I saw this display highlighting this local woman who was one of the first female authors from the area. I was excited to check out the book and went to the gift shop to get it. Not there. I asked the woman working and she blew me off and walked away mid-conversation to go sit down again like it was a joke. I'd much rather support the museum than Amazon. Is anyone listening? Why wouldn't you carry this book?

Small museum but very informative and well kept. Great location if you are in the Dallas / Hood…read moreRiver area and well worth a stop.