‘Transformative’ renovation aims to turn Astoria museum into world class attraction

Columbia River Maritime Museum renovation

Renderings show the new Mariners Hall, expected to open in 2026 as part of a “transformative” renovation at the Columbia River Maritime Museum in Astoria.Columbia River Maritime Museum

The Columbia River Maritime Museum is already one of the biggest and best museums on the Oregon coast, but a new renovation project aims to transform it into a “world class” attraction.

Headlined by the brand new 24,671-square-foot Mariners Hall, which will house exhibitions and educational spaces, the $30 million renovation project kicked off in March and is scheduled to wrap up by September 2026.

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