Maryhill Museum of Art Reopens in March

If the passes are clear and you're looking to get away from the congestion of the greater Seattle area, consider a trip to Columbia River Gorge area near Goldendale to take in the repository of art and culture at the Maryhill Museum of Art. 

The Museum, which overlooks the Columbia River, is celebrating its 85th season.

The 2025 exhibitions feature Capturing Light: 350 Years of European and American Painting with nearly 50 works ranging from the 17th to the 21st centuries. These painters, conscious of the appearance of light in their compositions, set the mood with chiaroscuro, direct, diffuse, and oblique light among others. A companion exhibition, Robert Douglas Hunter: Still Lifes focuses on a 20th-century painter influenced by the classical painting traditions of the 19th century. 

“The 2025 exhibitions and updates showcase the breadth of our collection and the rich cultural histories they represent,” said Amy Behrens, executive director of Maryhill Museum of Art. “The diversity of our exhibitions offers a unique opportunity for our visitors to explore the past through the eyes of the artists, while reflecting on the timeless traditions that continue to shape our world today.”     

How to Visit  

Maryhill Museum of Art is open daily from 10 am to 5 pm, March 15 through November 15 with ticketed admission. The Gardens & Grounds, including the William and Catherine Dickson Sculpture Park, are open from 10 am to 5 pm daily March 15 to November 15. The Stonehenge Memorial is open to visitors from dawn to dusk daily year-round.    

Maryhill Museum of Art overlooks the Columbia River on Washington’s SR 14, just west of US 97, 12 miles south of Goldendale, Washington; it is a scenic 45-minute drive from Hood River, Oregon, 30 minutes from The Dalles, Oregon, 2 hours from Portland/Vancouver, 3.5 hours from Bend, 4 hours from Seattle, and 1.5 hours from Yakima. For further information and tickets, visit maryhillmuseum.org.   

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About Maryhill Museum of Art  Celebrating its 85th season in 2025, Maryhill Museum of Art ignites a journey of educational enrichment by preserving and interpreting art and historic collections. Set on a stunning 5,300-acre site overlooking the scenic Columbia River Gorge, the museum is open daily from March 15 to November 15. Visitors are invited to explore art from the Pacific Northwest and around the world, dine at the cafe, shop, picnic, walk garden paths, attend educational and social events, and celebrate special occasions on the scenic grounds. maryhillmuseum.org      

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