Columbia Gorge Discovery Center & Museum 5000 Discovery Drive • The Dalles • OR 97058
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Why You'll Love This Place
A Here Comes The Guide Wedding Venue Review
- It's situated at a particularly stunning bend in the Columbia River, and boasts sleek, innovative architecture that incorporates natural elements drawn from the surrounding environment.
- In the River Gallery, raw timber columns and basalt rock walls lend a rustic feeling, while a dramatic 30-foot-high wall of glass frames breathtaking views of the Klickitat Hills and Columbia River. A glossy imprint that mimics the Columbia runs along the center of the floor, creating a cool "aisle runner."
- Gather your family for a slideshow in the M.J. Murdock Theater. With 140 comfy seats, an elevated stage, and a top-of-the-line projection room, digital projector and sound system, this space is plush enough to host a Hollywood movie premiere!
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PRICES: What's this going to cost?
Rental Fee
- $6,325/event
Wedding rentals are $6,325 and include:
- Access to all event spaces (River Gallery, M.J. Murdock Theater, Explorers Room, etc.) from 5:15–11:30pm on the wedding day
- Use of the classroom the day prior, day-of, and day after
- Tables, chairs, and linens
Capacity
| Indoors | Outdoors | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceremony | Seated | 200 | 0 |
| Cocktails, etc. | Standing | 400 | 200 |
| Reception | Seated | 200 | 0 |
| Meetings | Total meeting capacity for this venue is 250. | ||
Venue Details
Site Uses
- All-Inclusive
- Ceremony
- Wedding Receptions
- LGBTQ+ Friendly
- Small Wedding
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Special Events / Parties
- Business Functions / Meetings
- Late Night
Essential Info
Price
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Catering
In-house
BYO
Rooted In The Gorge is the preferred caterer for all events. If a different caterer is selected, an additional fee of $350 is required to use on-site kitchens, and the caterer must provide permits and licensing to the Event Director for approval.
Alcohol
In-house
BYO
A fee of $75 is required if bartenders will serve hard liquor. If an outside caterer or winery provides bar services, they must provide permits and licensing to the Event Director for approval.
Amplified Music
Indoors
Wheelchair Access
Wheelchair accessible
Availability
Year-round, daily, anytime.
Venue Type
Buildings & other settings available:
- Garden
- Museum
- Non-Profit
- River
- Patio / Deck / Terrace
- Unique
Venue Views
Peep the views you’ll enjoy from this venue!
- Canyon
- Creek / River
- Forest / Woods
- Garden
- Hills
- Lagoon / Pond
- Lake
- Meadow / Fields
- Mountains
Columbia Gorge Discovery Center & Museum
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