This was a fabulous museum. The displays we will put together and easy to follow. Kids enjoyed reading through the information and completing the junior ranger booklets. There rangers were all kind and helpful. Well worth the visit.

This place is cool. We wandered from the paved trail and became a bit disoriented. This added some mileage. Some big snakeskins so be careful in warmer times! Dogs allowed but bring bags.

I like how it tells about the settlers and what they endured on the trail. I liked the hiking trail and seeing the path they took. The gold mines were cool too. If you are a history buff you will definitely like it, a must see.

Great museum even though COVID has caused some changes. There was an old time Medicine Man Show outside of the building that was very entertaining. Worth your time to visit when you in the area.

What a great place!!! I only wish I had more time to spend reading the exhibit displays and learning more about the Oregon Trail, besides reading books! Very informative, very well laid out - personal favorite, the Technology of the Oregon Trail exhibit! Breathtaking views. I also liked it because it was a humbling experience, when you see what the pioneers were up against, the daily trials they went through, and the land they traveled upon. It fills one with awe, yet inspires you knowing that there were a people who were strong enough to see this as their future.Wow.

Love it! A wonderful stop on an Eastern Oregon / inland Northwest road-trip. Stretch your legs, read the educational placards, see and feel history, and enjoy the vistas and views. Enjoyable for children and adults alike.

Great museum! Very well done, interesting and informative. Very realistic displays. Well maintained and very clean. Highly recommend for all ages

This was a perfect break from our trip. Our kids (7,4,9 months) and my husband and I all enjoyed and learned some things. We randomly decided to stop and were not disappointed.

Extremely well done Animals and people and wagona and scenes looked so real and authentic. 1.5 hours seemed to fly by even though we didnt make time for the 1-hour video or the outside trails because it was very cold and our dog was in the car. Lots of interesting history and quotes. School kids were doing a bingo game and question contest by viewing all the exhibits and the were all dressed in costumes of the day, as were the adult escorts. Highly recommend this even if you are not into history or museums like myself.

Exceptional museum depicting the journey from many points of view. Over multiple visits, I’ve related first to the mothers on the trail, and now to the grandparents saying a forever goodbye. Interpretive staff is dedicated to helping every visitor learn and have fun. (Covid note: Impeccably clean, kudos to the cleaning staff.)

A very interesting trip on The Oregon Trail. Informative displays.

Absolutely amazing place! A genuine look at the struggles and life the men and women on the Oregon Trail faced.

Lots of good information about the experience people had in attempting to settle the Pacific Northwest!You could do the Center in a little over an hour if you rushed. But, if you want to take it ALL in, better plan on at least 3 hours!Currently, no cost for parking or observing the exhibit!!

Wonderful, informative place to take the family for a day trip. Hands on the best place to learn about the earliest days of Oregons history.

This was one of the best, most immersive experiences we have had following the Oregon Trail. I cannot recommend this place enough. Extraordinarily well done and the staff are fantastic also!

Because of cov 19 its a self tour but then they only ask for donations now. But it was better when there were guest speakers.

This BLM site is a must-visit for anyone who is interested in the western migration, the infamous Oregon Trail, and the history of the Pacific Northwest.The exhibits are well done and the interactive opportunities for children were thoroughly enjoyed by my youngest daughter.

It was interesting but with the Covid19 thing going on there was not really anybody telling you information about the different exhibits on a positive side they were not also charging a fee to go thru it

Outstanding . My second trip to Oregon and the interpretive center. My granddaughter said it was the best place shes ever been to. I agree. People are friendly. This time we had entertainment on the patio.

Always a great experience especially if you have little ones. Seeing their curiosity is always worth the stop.

Dont drive by this exhibit 20 or more times during your lifetime and say to yourself, I will see it next time I come by. like I did. Take a special trip to see it. Plan on staying there at least 3 hours or 4, there is much to enjoy of our history.

Nice place to stop. Gift shop not open due to C19. Displays are really nice.

Out on the unforgiving desolate prairie, whipped by the piercing wind, perched high on the far rise, sits this oasis of knowledge and educational enjoyment great for any “day trip” on any given day of the week.On the wall in this museum, you can read a story about a lone tree that grew just over this rise. It was a sight of pleasure for the trail wearied Organ Trail immigrant as it was a sign of their trip’s nearing end. They had left their homes to find a new life and the high desert plains of the snake river basin were tough on the toughest of young stalwarts.One day, someone cut this lone tree down for fuel.That dude was an a**. (In my opinion.)In any case, this story is in this interpretation center, along with a walk through area featuring great taxidermy animals depicting a moment on the trail where motion sensors trigger historic audiologues. There is also a tiny model boat.With super bunch’s of hands on stuff for the kids and displays and films and the whole lot, this place is could take a few visits to take it all in.On a not so piercing windy autumn day, but on a beautiful cool spring/summer day, I bet the paved green belt through the rolling hills down to the actual ruts of the original Organ Trail, would be a great walk for those who like a little activity.Anyway, totally worth the visit. Do it sometime.

Fun place to learn much about a key American1943 mile long land mark. Good for all ages. $8 per person or free with Parks Pass. Plan on spending at least1 1/2 hours.

Very informative, life on the Oregon trail

This was an impromptu stop as we were travelling north to Washington. Even though we both spent most of our lives in Oregon, we had never been here. Great displays and so much history! We were abke to use our America the Beautiful National Parks Pass so there was no charge. Well worth the stop!

Very well done display of the oregon trail experience!!

Interesting stop. Never meant to go here but a closed road and a detour put this on our trip and it was great. Didnt have long enough to do the trails but the information about the migration west on the Oregon trail was interesting.

Great interpretation Center of displays...and so clean

The Center does a great job of bringing the trail to life. A little paper booklet offers a view from a specific individual and fun crayons to stamp at each major stop along the way. There is rut just down the hill where you can see the actual path taken. A sign puts things in perspective, comparing the single path rut to the wider paths were used to seeing made from car/truck wheels. 300,000 people traversed the trail.

5 miles off main freeway. Great way to relax

Lots of interesting things to see and read and a great hiking trail if not at the peak of summer heat

They did a good job of narrating the trials, failures, and successes of the Oregon Trail journey.

Off the beaten path by quite a bit, but a nice little place. The price tag to get in seemed a little high, especially considering that the museum is really pretty small, but overall it was a positive experience for our family.

Well worth the visit!!

Neat place to go and see some wagon ruts from the Oregon trail. Walk the paths and visit the center for lots of cool stuff to see.

Went for a visit and it is a well crafted museum for all levels and interests but they step it up with story telling sessions and hands on activities.Also not only were staffers like Rachel (?) and Casey (?) incredibly friendly and informative they were willing to spend the extra time teaching me about the area as well as the O.T. Even shared something ideas and resources for my classroom back home. Seriously OUTSTANDING!!!

We have an almost 4 year old, and a one year old, both of which had a blast here The staff are friendly/helpful, and the grounds and museum are well maintained. Thank you Oregon trail Interpretive Center, we hope to visit again soon!!

Really great displays, and super knowledgeable rangers ;)The actual hours are 9:00-6:00 during the warm months, dont let the time on Maps fool you. Good trail system, 2.5 mile loop. My advice: Skip the movie (which you could watch anywhere) and go through the indoor exhibit, taking your time. Definitely check out the trails and mines if you have time!

History at its BestThe interactive center does a good job of what crossing the USA was like 150 years ago. They have a very good movie, taking an hour to watch. The dioramas are very well done. There were 3 school buses with lots of children. They seemed to enjoy their visit. I would only say the movie was too long for most children. A good stop in Baker City.

Wonderful center! So much history, you need to spend time there to soak it all in

Great displays and very friendly staff

Looked cool from the outside. Closed when we rolled by.

History of the Movement West. This interpretive center is just outside Baker City and offers a lot of history and views too. This is a must see. There is a small visitor fee, but well worth the time and money.

I like love history, the amazing toughness of all the different people in this historic time

We really had a lot of fun! The self paced museum allows you to take time to read everything, and really look at all of the artifacts. The movies help to bring history to life! Really cool experience!

So worth the stop if you enjoy history

My wife and I were amazed at the scope of the facility and the grounds. They made you experience the pioneering effort well-- identifying with the hardships of primitive continental travel. A lot of work went into the dioramas. You can actually walk on a preserved section of the trail.

Didnt go in but it was still pretty cool. About 6 miles of the road or more.

The Oregon Trail Interpretive Center is a great place to spend your day. Fun and educational for kids and adults.

This is a great place to bring the family. We all learned a lot that we didnt already know about the Oregon Trail. It was extra fun because my wife and I used to play the computer game growing up in school. They made fresh pioneer authentic peach cobbler for everyone to taste. It was a nice extra treat. We also got to walk a bit down the original trail ruts as seen in our picture.

Had a nice time learning about settlers expansion out west. Good learning experience for anyone, especially any young ones. Staff was very helpful and nice, was a great morning stop!

Excellent stop for families or as a destination for school groups.Pics TIFA 2003

Well thought out with more information than you can take in in one visit. Helpful volunteers. Terrific movie showing every hour. Great hiking trails with one leading to wagon ruts.

Ok, but not so interesting as the center near Baker City. Nevertheless you will learn what the settlers had to endure on their half year long trail. I liked that you also get the facts versus the fiction, for example why they formed a circle every night. It was not to stand against the evil native Americans... What I also liked was the building itself. It looks like a several huge wagons.

Well worth the $8 to get in. Perfect place to take your kids to learn some history. Lots of hands on and fun interactive displays.Walking trails for all levels and a chance to see the actual Oregon Trail ruts left by the original migration.

WONDERFUL place to take the children to teach them about Oregons past.

Visited this museum a few years ago . They have a nice display that takes kids along the Oregon trail. Nice trails are in the back along with some wagons that you can see up close.

This is a really well done interpretive center in a gorgeous location. Be prepared to spend hours meandering through the exhibits or walking the trails.

Absolutely wonderful place to experience what it took our predecessors to settle here! And AMAZING staff!

I first visited in 1992 when my late wife and I brought the family to the recently opened center. Each visit since has been informative and interesting. There are hands on activity displays that will entertain and informnfor those rambunctious youngsters in your group. Be sure to hike down to the rutted trail. It is the real deal.

It was fun and exciting now I know a lot more about the Oregon trail

Well worth your time! Impressive display to say the least.

Friendly staff, clean and very informative.

Loved it! The displays are very well done and informative.

Its far out and is at most 35 minutes worth of content. They have a video which can be up to an hour long, but if you arent an enthusiast it will get old quick. Staff are kind and friendly to groups and singles. You have to really love this kind of stuff.

A must see for anyone who loves Northwest history. Staff are extremely friendly and knowledgeable.

Really enjoyed the exhibits, especially what our ancestors experienced on their five and a half month journeys.

Such a great place to learn history of the Oregon trail!

Was a great n refreshing stop. We learned a lot. Well thought out.

Nice trails and a good and thorough museum.

Recommended for curious kids who want to learn about the history of the Oregon Trail

Awesome place to learn about the brave people that traveled cross country to start a new life in a new wilderness area. Great exhibits and informational movies and audio.Great place to take kids.

The human story. This place really brings to life the hopes, the dreams, and the struggles of the many people strong enough to put one foot in front of the other to start a new life. Love the history and highly recommend visiting.

Good history of the American people

Great museum nice place to bring lunch and sit outside weather permitting.

A must see for history buffs of all ages. Fun, interesting, and in a beautiful location where the ruts of the Oregon Trail is still visible in the hillside parallel to the museum.

Its historically important not to far from Baker City. The museums panorama is old school. Nice facilities. Great views to think about these pioneers. But basically its two ruts. If youre by there definitely worth the stop but not a destination.

Great exhibits and beautiful location. They had multiple junior ranger activities. The BINGO game scavenger hunt was a great way for the little ones to enjoy the museum. Another nice activity had visitors read from pioneer journals at different points along the trail and then do a metal/wax rubbing for each stop. Informative videos and many different first hand accounts of the harrowing experiences faced by the Oregon Trail Pioneers.

Nice place to bring the kids for some American history. Nice and cool inside and lots of interesting activities

Great place to visit! Plan to spend a few hours if you want to read everything and take it all in!

My wife thought how cute! Great place to bring the kids!

Comprehensive experience with hands-on activity opportunities, as well as views of fading original wagon wheel ruts on the Oregon Trail.

Excellent vacation stop. Great history.

Fantastic stop along my Oregon Trail adventure. Well worth the fee to get up on Flagstaff Hill and the Interpretive Center.

This is a must see if you are in the Baker City area. American Western History buffs are in for a real trat and the whole interactive experience makes it a great place for kids to learn about how the real West was settled. Amazing!

Very good information center, nice people

Friendly staff. Great museum. Beautiful sights.

The staff are extremely friendly and helpful. The exhibits are interesting. The view is absolutely gorgeous. This is a fantastic place for a family outing!

Very informative and interesting.. some well thought-out displays, coupled with the beautiful panoramic valley below. I highly recommend this Museum!

Ive been to this place three times and each time i feel more connected to the past and to the journeys of the original settlers. Very well done displays, its organic on its layout, and very quiet when Ive been, which i feel is important for absorbing history.

Excellent, well done, informative. Fantastic views too

This is a great interactive experience for all ages. We have been coming here for the last few years and enjoyed every time. This place provides the opportunity to see up close some of the struggles early pioneers experienced on their long journey to a new life in the west. Whether you want to walk the outdoor paths or follow the indoor self-guided tour, there is always something different to see. I look forward to the next trip.

Beautiful views, wonderful exhibitions and nice staff!

Great views and great service.Very informational.

Love this place

Very interesting stop along our route. I learned quite a bit about the trail and the hardships faced by the pioneers. I wish the weather was better so we could hike the trails around the museum.

We always enjoy the Oregon trail museum. Very lifelike displays.

Really cool place to visit with kids! Their interactive exhibits held the kids interest better than expected, and the childrens area has lots of cool, learning activities and games (which gave the kids more to do while my husband and I lingered over some of the other exhibits). I also liked the assortment of handmade/Pioneer-type games and toys for sale in the gift shop. Really glad we made the effort to come out this way!!

So much to learn about the early pioneers...such strong, determined people. This center has done a wonderful job of bringing all the information to life. The dioramas are exceptional. Today we were treated to an early blacksmith demo. Boy, do we have easy lives these days.