Hood River History Museum

push-pull double front door with a rug inside

staircase with railings on both sides, steps are carpeted

entrance area with sign in sheet to the right and the exhibition opening up, an upper level gallery is held up by columns

picture of the exhibition space with backless benches on the right and a carriage stands in the middle of the room without barricades

exhibition options are displayed on the ground without barriers around them

a piano with bench narrows the walkway considerably

three armchairs around an end table on the second floor gallery

exhibition space with display on a platform and surrounded by roped fence

sink in wooden counter with small trash can to the left, drying possibility up to the left of the sink

narrow hallway to two bathroom stalls with one to the left and one on the back wall

gift shop with souvenirs in glass shelves

narrow space between two gift shop displays

interactive row boat display that lets visitors step up a small platform and take seat in a rowboat like display

signs on the wall explain the exhibits in english

double front doors that are even with side walk

ADA-designated parking spot in front of building with marked access aisle

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Last Updated: May 1, 2023

Parking

On-site parking: Yes
Number of Accessible Parking spots: 1 with 5 ft. wide access aisle.
Proximity to entrance: 20 ft
Curb: Curb-free access to entrance
Street crossing: No
Cost: Free
Closest public transit stop: Port Transfer stop at N. 1st & Riverside, across the footbridge, serviced by Columbia Area Transit

Entrance

Step-free access: Yes
Doorway: Lever handle and 66 in. wide double doors
Threshold: ½ in. ledge
Front desk: 43 in. tall and lowered section at 35 in. tall

Interior

Flooring: Concrete
Seating options: Backless and armless seating is located all throughout museum.
Stairs: There is a 15-step staircase with railings on both sides by front entrance to upper balcony level, with a lift near the back of museum
Available outlets: Next to front entrance near gift shop
Museum displays: General height of visuals is about 2 ft. Videos have a closed caption option and sound. Text signs are in English, there are no Braille options.

Staff

Languages spoken: English

Knowledgeable on ASL: No
Knowledgeable on disability services: Yes

Public Bathroom Access

Location: Located on ground floor
Threshold: Flat
Doorway: Lever handle and 34 in. wide
Occupancy type: Stalls
Accessible stall: Yes. Includes grab bars and room for side transfer. Maneuvering space in stall is about 50 in. by 35 in.
Sink: Does not have knee clearance underneath and top is 3 ft high.
Soap: Located to the right of sink and is 43 in. high.
Hand drying: To the left of the sink and 51 in. high.