Museum At Warm Springs Closed Thru Feb. 13th

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The Museum at Warm Springs has extended its public closure through Tuesday, February 13 for the installation of a new Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system. The Museum will reopen to the public on Wednesday, February 14.

“We were originally scheduled to reopen on February 1 but due to some equipment supply chain delays we had to extend the closure date a few weeks,” said Museum Executive Director Elizabeth Woody. “Our staff is working during this time so Warm Springs Tribal members who need to purchase ceremonial items from The Museum’s Gift Shop during the public closure will still be able to do that.”

Major funders of the HVAC system include the U.S. Congress/National Park Service, The Roundhouse Foundation, The Ford Family Foundation, Portland General Electric Foundation, Spirit Mountain Community Fund and Oregon Cultural Trust.

The “30th Annual Warm Springs Tribal Member and Youth Exhibit,” currently on view, will be extended through Saturday, March 2, 2024.

Become a Museum Member

There are several levels of annual Museum Membership, which begin at $25 for elders and students. All Members receive these benefits: free admission for one year, 10% discount in the Museum Gift Shop and special invitations to exhibits and programs. 2024 Members will have access to the 2024 Oregon Historical Society Reciprocal Membership Program and free admission to a different Oregon museum each month. Join by visiting https://museumatwarmsprings.org/ and click “Join” to see Membership levels and online payment information. Or send a check to: The Museum at Warm Springs, P.O. Box 909, Warm Springs, OR 97761 (Attn: Membership).

About The Museum at Warm Springs

The Museum at Warm Springs opened its doors to the public on March 14, 1993. Built to Smithsonian Institution professional standards, The Museum’s mission is to preserve, advance and share the traditions, cultural and artistic heritage of The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, Oregon. Regular Museum hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m. The Museum is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. Admission: Museum Members (free), Adults ($7), Senior Citizens over 60 ($6), Students 13-18 with student body card ($4.50), Children 5-12 ($3.50) and Children 4 and younger (free). The Museum is located at 2189 Highway 26 in Warm Springs. Phone: (541) 553-3331. For more information, visit https://www.museumatwarmsprings.org/.

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