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Parking
Accessible parking available
Accessibility
Accessible restrooms, ADA buildings, accessible parking, accessible trails
Visitor tip
Arrive during ranger talk times if possible (confirmed availability in reviews). Staff are knowledgeable and passionate—hearing directly from rangers significantly enhances understanding of the historical context and regional Native American history.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Nature Center
- Location
- Confluence of Snake and Columbia rivers, Pasco, WA
- Highlights
- Maya Lin art installation, interactive exhibits on Corps of Discovery and Sacagawea
- Hours
- Summer 8am-dusk, Winter closed Nov 1-Mar 31
What visitors say
There’s something sacred in the ground here — something deeper than a museum or a park. The Sacajawea Interpretive Center isn’t just a stop on a map; it’s a whisper from the past, echoing across the high grass and cottonwood trees of…
What a very cool experience. Was wondering around the park and stopped in the Interpretive Center. I had not expectations before I visited. Staff was very friendly and helpful. The exhibits are well organized and full of interesting…
Small museum at the edge of the river detailing Lewis and Clark expedition, and specifically Sacagawea’s role. Very cool interactive exhibits, was there on time to listen to the Ranger’s talk on the history of Ainsworth and Pasco.…
From 194 Google reviews
Did You Know?
- Features a seven-story circles art installation by renowned architect Maya Lin, a prominent public artist known for major memorial and installation works
- Focuses on Sacagawea's pivotal but historically under-told role in the Lewis and Clark Expedition, presenting her story with emphasis on her contributions while carrying her child and maintaining her culture
- Exhibits framework representations of Native American dwellings and educational content on Sahaptin-speaking tribes of the region, providing indigenous perspective on regional history
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