Reviews of Maryhill Museum of Art (Museum)

Rosanna Cartwright

Amazing, as usual. A touch of the world in our little wilderness. New pieces of art added recently were great, too. Loved eating at the sweet Cafe downstairs. Perfect addition to already amazing experience!

Michael Burton

A small museum along the Columbia river with an eclectic collection of art. they also have a recreated Stonehenge that is almost 100 years old built by Sam Hill. A great stop and their location on a bluff overlooking the river is breathtaking.

Lee Sailer

To be fair, I didn't visit the museum. I attended a milonga (a tango event) on the patio. Gorgeous view of the Columbia river and great sunset, followed by incredible moonrise.

Mary Burbank

Been going since I was a child. Beautiful displays, lovely views.

James Godshalk

Wonderful setting and amazing collection. Maybe our most outstanding stop.

Melody Myers

Fun facts, great history. Beautiful

Jaymi Anderson

This museum is truly a gem. Plan to spend a day and immerse yourself in the history. The views are spectacular!

Doug Keadle

We're not much into fine art museums, but this one was more than just fine art. Plus the little cafe and an Italian Soda and the view on a sunny day made it perfect. Well worth the stop.

Tonya-Ariana Marie

This is a long time family favorite! Great!

Gordon MacKay

Lots of different stuff here. For me, it was worth it for the antique chess sets alone. Plus great views.

Michael Nguyen

Lovely location surrounded by a beautiful environment. Was there attending a wedding and enjoyed the atmosphere. One item beyond control was the wind which created quite the chill.

Rick LaMarche

A surprisingly diverse and beautiful museum in a large park-like setting, despite being at the corner of No & Where!

Karen Gardner

Live this museum, especially the chess displays from around the world (bottom floor). Have been here a couple of times, and always find something new to see or old to revisit. Look for a Groupon...

Darin Paul

Worth the trip.. Very informative

Michael Penrod

Awesome glimpse of what was!

Monique Kirby

Absolutely great collection of art, history and chessboards.

Alice Dawn

Fantastic, well worth the drive, and kid friendly

KAITLIN RIVERA

When we looked at the first floor, my family and I were impressed and excited to see the other floors. But that changed quickly once we got up stairs! Everything was demonic and gory! Extremely creepy. We had very young children with us and felt there should have been some kind of warning upon entering the museum.

Kevin Barclay

Beaitiful scenery and awesome collection. A must if you are in the area.

Brian Rubright

Nice collection but small.

jaxon thomad

Everyone should see this! Heart warming.

Craig Moon

Great place to see and a bargain at 12 bucks

Lisa Usselman

WOW! Watch the history video of Sam Hill to understand why this museum is built there. What in the Sam Hill lol

Noel Hodnett

Well worth the visit.

Tina Pegar

A unique way to use this house. It is a wonderful art museum with visiting as well as permanent collections. Be sure to save time to walk around the grounds

Patty H

Great history and gorgeous views

Marian Hart

Although small worth it. Beautiful trip from Portland down the gorge and a winery right next door. Great day trip.

Wendy Byrd

This a Jem out in the middle of no where. You will not be disappointed.

Zachary Melzer

This is such a wonderful museum and historic building. Great exhibits in such a beautiful and remote location. Their new addition with the cafe overlooking the Gorge is breathtaking. A must stop when traveling East on the Columbia river.

David Legg

Fantastic place and history. So much Rodin.

Teri Stewart

You have to visit this place ! If nothing else the Rodin sculptures. There are such good histories and explanations about the pieces, plan to stay awhile. If that's not your thing, there's art, Indian relics, and huge old mansion and grounds that it is in. Or, don't go inside and just admire the excellent view of the gorge from the overlook on site.

Paula Agee

Beautiful, unusual exhibits...especially the chess sets from all over the world!

Sherry Patrick

Beautiful art well worth visiting while vacationing

Todd Hobart

It's an interesting museum in an out of the way location. For me, the collection of chess sets was the best part. Also, the cafe overlooking the river is definitely worth a visit.

Glen Sustrik

Hidden Jewel Fantastic museum. Lots of very old things, unique things. Took over 3 hours to tour .

Fruit Bat

We really enjoyed it! The price is good. It's a neat little area. If you like local history this is a good little stop for you.

Jeremy Wekell

A great museum with interesting treasures. I was unaware of the Rodin collection until recently. Worth a stop.

paslms18

Beautiful grounds, we'll maintained and the views are outstanding. A definite must stop if not for the museum than for the grounds and view. A nice little cafe at bottom area overlook.

Chris Deege

Simply Amazing! The art work is really great and many styles and types. My wife and I really enjoyed it. It took about 5 hours to see everything. The displays change often. The views of the Gorge and Mt Hood are spectacular!

Peter Sergienko

The chess sets, though.

Sara McCaffrey

Absolutely beautiful building on an amazing site. Surprisingly eclectic and interesting collection. Staff very knowledgeable as well. Rich in history as well.

Bill Westervelt

My 3rd visit in the past 17 years of moving back to the region. Amazing native American collection as well as one of the largest Rodin collections. Absolutely love it.

Debbie Walz

Beautiful place

Amy Chka

You need at least couple of hours for this place. Beautiful, worth it. So much art and history. Make sure you stop by Stonehenge about 4 miles east of it. And you can go by the water at Maryhill state park, just down the hill from Stonehenge. Also when you come out from Maryhill state park there is wine tasting place, gotta feel local wines! Enjoy your day, you will love it! Just read little more about this places, before you go, that will give you a better feel of it!...

rodger kerr

Great collection beautiful location

Tammara Tippel

Always unique and exquisite. I love the displays at Maryhill. She is the crown jewel of all the amazing museums we have in the Columbia River Gorge.

Allen Michielsen

A small mansion turned museum with a nice collection of Indian artifacts and Rodin fragments.

Celinda Labrousse

if you're looking for an exciting art museum on your stop between Yakima and Oregon swing by the maryhill museum will not be a disappointment. I highly recommend this museum they have an amazing collection of chess sets, furniture, local history, and fashion. The French doll collection is an amazing time bubble. And their Cafe is cute and serves the local maryhill wine. All around great stop for adults and kids alike. They also do a summer storytime for kids with their families every third Thursday of the month. Definitely worth the stop.

Diego Espinoza

Pretty place you can walk around the place and pay if you want to go in

Jennifer Young

A beautiful museum and a beautiful view. We will definitely go again!

Doug Carlson

A very cool art museum in an amazing setting. The location and grounds almost show up the art.

Jess Hudson-Ware

Loved it! Amazing collections, and cafe is great!

Terrel Armstrong

Awesome place. You need to check it out. An oasis with an exotic and curious history.

DAIN CHRISTENSEN

Worthy epic road trup stop just for the views of the Columbia River below. Good variety of art work as well.

Marin Sorin Caba

Just beautiful... didn't expect to have such a great experience in such a location... strongly recommended you to visit this great museum.

Dan Dokka

Worth the trip. Gorgeous views.

Terra Mahre

A must visit art and history museum. The scene is lovely. The chess sets are extraordinary. The cafe downstairs has a superb view. This is a rare find in a beautiful area.

Dawn Matthies

Great view and it's free, museum does cost. But the grounds are wonderful. Beautiful art.

Jake Carlsen

This is a family favorite. Fantastic art collection. Brilliant chess piece collection. Great source of local history and a gift to the region. The grounds are breath taking. If you haven't been here before, you should make point of visiting.

Eric Olsen

I'm not one who usually stops at art museums but I was impressed with the collection they have given the location. The crown jewel in my opinion has to be the items from the the queen of Romania. The grounds are well kept even after the winter season that Washington has had this year.

Nancy Miller

Nice chateau

Dennis Meloy

Great facility true piece of history. Staff is

D & S Lauderdale

Outstanding museum with beautiful NW art. I really enjoyed the chess collection.

Jasmine Belloni

Rather expensive for a museum. We were most interested in seeing the castle and grounds for their historical roots but there have been so many changes and additions made it wasn't all that recognizable.

Wolfgang Lill

Great festival. The museum did an awesome job with the hundred year anniversary of Romania. We were invited for the dancing and food. Enjoyed the history shorts with the guys dressed like leaders including the saints, royals, and Vladimir Dracul. Most intriguing was the informative and entertaining lectures by authors, professors, and poets. Our appreciation for the contributions for Museum benefactor Queen Maria was greatly deepened by understanding her contributions in (coining the phrase) by actually getting ROMANIA 'on the map'. What a wonderful contribution for MMA to enrich the lives of those of us who came from Oregon, Washington and BC Canada.

Aaron Peterson

What ever you do don't touch anything

Kirby Ward

The story of this museum is interesting, I recommend going.

Karen Butler

Rodin sculpture. Queens furniture. Native American art very beautiful. French dolls with beautiful handmade dresses. Amazing chess sets from many cultures

Jason Johnston

Beautiful view wonderful arts and local historical value.

Steven Shippee

Out of the way but very much worth the drive. Wonderful staff. Helpful professional courteous.

Ed Laughter

Great setting, should stop if near. 10 dollars to get in. The winery is right down the road

Bryan Edgington

Very cool museum in a spectacular location.

Marigale Inda

To many renovations ruined a historical building. Been going there since 1960. I'm done visiting that place.

Matt Vanwinsen

I didn't know what to expect coming into the Maryhill Museum I was pleasantly surprised at the variety of art inside which included finely crafted furniture artwork sculptures Native American Heritage and ornate chest pieces. Was worth the $12 admission fee

1RadiantNature

Interesting and colorful history. Great art on display, beautiful setting

Gregory Jennings

Outside looks great had dogs with me could not go in

Virginia Jensen

Lots of art. Very cool. Very peaceful.

Kristen Friedrich

Pleasant little museum with interesting exhibits and art. The grounds are also lovely and you can't beat the views!

Cheryl Canaday

Lovely art museum with various collections including Rodin, Queen Mary of Romania's contributions, Native American, and much more. Well worth the drive and the time.

Vicki Corson

What a find in an unexpected area. Nicely cared for. Great story of how it came to be.

Gay Kane

Interesting and a great venue for classic car shows!

Tina Granzo

Maryhill Museum is an amazing treasure in the somewhat barren (though by no means boring or unappealing) landscape east of the Cascades in Washington. In addition to featuring beautiful works of art, the museum tells the story of the building of the Columbia River highway. The history of the museum itself is rich and intriguing. The grounds are beautiful and the location offers gorgeous (sorry) views of the Columbia River gorge.

Truen Pence

Great experience given the odd location.

Tom Flynn

Very nice museum with many more exhibits than I would have expected for such a rural area. Three and a half floors of exhibits plus nice cafe. Beautiful scenery and yard. Outside art exhibits are very nice, too. Fantastic view of the Gorge!

Kyle Widman

Been going here since I was a little kid, and it hasn't changed much but the newest addition with the chess area, and Cafe with an amazing panoramic view of the river and valley makes it worth repeat visits to come! The food is fresh and tastefully assembled. Will continue to stop here on my road trips.

Renee Blake

I got in for free with a library pass and i feel like i over paid. Beautiful bldg and grounds but the so called art is a combo of creepy porn (think 70s garage sale nudes on velvet) creepy scary dolls with no faces (kids beware) and really poor quality art. Ive seen better in galaries. Dont pay to go here you will be disappointed or terrified.

greenerwheels

Out in the middle of nowhere, beautiful, original works of art. Worth the trip!

Thomas Himes

You can spend all day exploring the collection of art & historical artifacts. I need to go back when i have more time.

Alex Sharp

I love the Maryhill museum! Always enjoy it

sue somers

Very interesting I had never been to a museum I found it very inspiring and educational all in all I found it educational

JUDITH LIDGUS

World class museum & galley- beautiful landscapes, Stonehenge not to be missed!

Sarah Guion

Beautiful place, looked like there were very cool and interesting exhibits. Would've liked to spend more time browsing but chaperoning a third grade field trip and was just shown probably about a third of the museum. Definitely wanting to go back to see the rest.

Andy Majewski

A must see if you are in Columbia River gorge Picture is from chess set collection, cool but not the main attraction

jason golden

This place is breath taking, even if you don't go into the museum just the grounds and the veiws are amazingly beautiful.

Victor Garza

Nice ambience, could use more fine art for their displays overall though, it was very nice.

Mathilda Hemme

Well-done museum

Malcolm J McLean

Great place with wonderful views and awesome historical information, wonderful little cafe to enjoy a light lunch

Amy Hanson

Incredible collection of fine art and relics. My favorite was the Theatre de Mode, post WWII fashion miniatures. Museums are few and far between in Eastern Washington, so make the beautiful drive to come see this place. We spent at least 2 hours to see everything. Parking was easy and the cafe downstairs has really good sandwiches and potato salad.

Hitesh Gupta

Located on a hill, this place has a interesting history. This place used to be a residence converted into a museum. The museum has three floors, a lot of interesting items are on display.

ryan carpenter

Big Rodan fan. Their exhibit is as good as you can get without going to Paris

Barbara Smoody

We availed ourselves of the annual free admission to residents of each county in the state. Check their site for YOUR county (of WA state). Sam Hill and his friends/associates brought amazing treasures here.

Kevin Pickron

Lots of things to see great place to look around.

frank david

We were frequent visitors years ago. Now they have a winery and music venue. Interesting museum to visit. Also, Stonehenge is just down the road. If you are going through Paterson, be sure to stop at Columbia Crest Winery. Super place!

Phil Cavazos

Great place to stop and visit if you're in the area. The cafe downstairs does a great job providing good sandwiches. Sometimes I drop by just for lunch

David Craft

Great museum; one of the best I've visited! Expect to spend at least three hours. The chess sets are impressive, as are the late 19th century royal artifacts.

Kathryn Eaton

Very different art, but the history and house are awesome.

Patrick Dickinson

Wonderful. Very nice. Good place to visit. Lots of interesting things, educational, insperational.

Mt Adams Chamber

A crown jewel in the many fine museums in the Columbia river gorge and very worth the visit. A special treat of unexpected treasures in this intriguing and historic castle above the river.

Mary Ehly

It's a wonderful stop along that route. A nice relaxing place to walk around and view outdoor art. Inside, the museum is filled with very interesting pieces. I especially enjoyed reading the details about Rodin and other artists.

Kenley

I've visited the museum three times now. It really is a hidden gem! The orchards nearby are a treat as well

allen martin

Interesting history of Sam Hill and how this place came to be.

Janl Wieber

Spectacular venue and view!! Can't wait to make a return trip.

Tina Street

So pretty and what a view

Maureen Hagen

I really enjoyed Maryhill. It's worth the drive partially because it is so unexpected. The grounds are pristine and the beautiful building is filled with interesting surprises. The furniture unusual. The miniature dresses sent over from the world's best known designers as order samples is very detailed. The location is terrific as viewing the vineyards and River are captivating.

Nancy Thompson

Beautiful place that is peaceful and tranquil. Wish I could live there.

Sergey Tabakov

Really good museum and good parking.

Boston Brian

Its a lovely Museum with breathtaking views. The ground are immaculate and the staff is friendly. There is a lot of history to be told, and they do it well. Worth the srop.

Kristina Sellers

This world class museum is in an amazing setting. It's worth the drive out there.

x5i9 x6i0

Awesome Museum! Pretty sizable Romanian exhibit

Clark

Just a quick (1.5 hrs) drive from Portland, Oregon, Maryhill is a world away from big city life. High desert plains, big views of the Columbia River Gorge, sunshine, and a mansion built by a rich man named Sam Hill in the early 20th century. This museum is full of great exhibits and historical information. The grounds are worth a long stroll. The views are incredible, and the art collection is amazing also. I highly recommend a visit to Maryhill Museum of Art.

Their Gamma

A must see. They have a basement of Native American artifacts and pieces along with many great donations from Queen of Romania, Marie as permanent displays. There are many new and revolving displays for frequent goers as well.

Byron Palmer

Worth the admission just for the chess set. Amazing grounds, great native American exhibits. Good Cafe.

Roberta Cochrane

So much to see and explore and fabulous view!

Elizabeth Richley

Always a good time regardless of exhibits.

Ben Orth

Incredible and extensive collection of historically significant pieces set in an amazingly picturesque location. There's a cafe which isn't incredibly good (definitely don't get the tuna nicoise salad, the German Frankfurter sandwich is pretty good though), however the collection is something that is a must-see if you're in the area.

GEORGE MARTIN

The location is just amazing and the museum is wonderful. try to get out here on a nice clear day and if you do make it out, follow highway 97 up towards goldendale till you get out of the Gorge, the view is spectacular (Hood, Adams, St.Helens and Rainier) and adds only 5 minutes to your trip.

Bush

Fantastic museum with a wonderful and surprising collection of items.

Kiera Stabile

Great Museum love it so much definitely a must!

Tom Rueb

Very interesting museum. Three floors of igletic items, interesting art sculptures out side and a east room of awesome chess boards. Easy to spend a day there.

Robb Squirrelly

It was okay. I felt it was pricey for what was there.

Helen McGuirk

This museum has a huge collection of various art. I was really impressed with the Rodin section and the chess peices were really beautiful. In the basement there is a wonderful Cafe with decent food. The woman who served us was very nice and accommodating. The view of the Columbia River was absolutely amazing! I would definitely recommend this museum.

Amanda Anderson

Family friendly museum. Beautiful gold plated furniture, a fantastic chess collection, and of course wonderful art in all it's forms. Fun lawn sculptures for the kids to enjoy. It even includes a cafe with delicious sandwiches and a large variety of beverages. We had the veggie, turkey and provolone and grilled cheese sandwich.

Hellyssa Demonn

Classy and very beautiful tributes to the area's history, as well as its rich theatre and art scene contributions. Fans of Chess art: be sure and check out the basement near the Loie Fuller Cafe!

Jason Pincock

So wonderful to spend the day with my family here. We looked at all the history and art then had a beautiful picnic in the park. Just beautiful in every way.

Heather Digregorio

I only got to see Stonehenge this visit as the museum was closed. But I'm definatly planning on going back again when the museum is open.

James Lycan

So this is an incredible hidden gem of Washington only almost 2 hours from Portland Oregon. It has stuff from queen Mary of Romania the last tsar of Russia cousin. Also collection of ww2 and post ww2 fashion dolls from Paris France. Huge native american artifact collection and a small fabrige collection. So worth the trip, while there check out the stone henge reproduction .

M G

This is one of our favorite places to visit.

David Phillips

Such a pleasant walk of beautiful art and a Grand View of the Columbia gorge

Darin Record

Cool place in a beautiful location. Worth it to spend a few hours here

Mark Selle

Thoroughly enjoyed stargazing event.

eBay Roadshow

Great museum and good variety. The staff at the counter was friendly and help gave us directions to our next stop.

Sarah Glenn

Amazing and entertaining for my husband and I as well as four children ranging in age from 5 months to 12 years old. Also loved that there was an elevator as well as stairs to go between the levels as we were traveling with a stroller

Brian Keller

Nice museum, and wine is just around the corner!

Conrad

Great art museum

Matt Rutledge

Awesome stop in the Eastern Gorge.

Lori Sprague

The exhibits are open and is inexpensive.

Molly Anderson

I was totally astounded by the collection, beauty of the museum and grounds. A true gem in the wilderness. So glad we took the time to thoroughly enjoy it.

Sherry Carpenter

Artwork was enjoyable, also interesting sculptures. Would have enjoyed seeing period clothing from the owner's wife if available and more information about her. Miniture dress models of various periods was interesting to study.

Dale Steinke

Great art immersion in a locale with mind-expanding views. Excellent Rodin collection!

John K

Finding a museum of this quality in such a remote location is amazing. I drive highway 14 often, and sometimes bring a lunch to eat on the grounds outside (with free parking and no fee) where there's a great view of the Columbia River Gorge.

Raechele Damschen

Really great stop with views and art. Loved it.

Douglas Allchin

Amazing and well curated collection of art,especially that connected with Romania. Grounds superb and staff helpful.

John Hardham

Outstanding art museum in the Columbia River Gorge

Steve Prueher

I stop once a year at least and anytime I have guests along. A wonderful piece of history, fabulous views and a great place to picnic or grab a bite in the cafe.

Michael Axel

Miss the peacocks roaming the grounds. Dislike the new wings and railing that takes away from the mansion. Beautiful view except for the wind generators all through the scenic gorge, littering the landscape. Tragic.

Cathy Bliss

Awesome. The grounds were beautiful and we learned so much from the tablets along the River and on the grounds. Just peeked inside the museum and it looked grand. Lovely place to visit.

Laura Richardson

Amazing art, architecture, location and history. You can really get up close to the art here! Worth the trip.

Clariza Valencia

It's worth seeing at least once. It has history from the local area & the view is great. I would visit more if the price wasn't $15 per adult.