Museum At Warm Springs

Ed Lee

A great place to learn about the history and culture of the three tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation. A short film introduces you to the way life of the native tribes. It is interesting to learn how the tribes gathered their food and hunted for game based on the different seasons of the year. You will find an interesting exhibit on the preservation of ancient Pictographs and Petroglyphs. The struggles of the tribes are presented as the non-native people started to settle in Oregon and forced treaties to move the natives off their lands. The boarding schools were created to assimilate the tribes and deny their culture and way of life. A number of other exhibits explain the culture and stories of the tribes. Located near the Indian Head Casino on Highway 26 about thirteen miles from Madras. A nice place to spend an afternoon learning about the history, culture, struggles and the present state of the Warm Springs, the Wasco and the Paiutes tribes.

Chris Hunter

This is a must see if in the area. Great Native American history and displays. Plan on spending an hour or more enjoying everything.

Megan Ragusa

I can not rate this museum highly enough. My family very much enjoyed our visit here. We learned a lot. A big thank you, especially, to the lady who was working in the gift shop: by taking the time to speak to my daughter and teach her the legend of Tsagaglalal, you made her entire trip memorable.

Brittany Jones

A variety of exhibits, all informative and interesting. Spent a long time exploring this museum. The entrance cost was under $8 well worth it