The Museum at Warm Springs has launched its annual membership drive, which runs through Monday, August 31, 2026. The drive is a cornerstone fundraiser for the museum, which preserves and celebrates the cultural heritage of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs — the Warm Springs, Wasco, and Paiute peoples.
Located at 2189 Highway 26 in Warm Springs, the museum is one of the most significant tribal cultural institutions in the Pacific Northwest. Its collections span thousands of artifacts, photographs, and artworks representing the living traditions of the three confederated tribes, and it hosts rotating exhibits throughout the year.
What Membership Offers
Museum memberships support ongoing operations, educational programming, and the preservation of irreplaceable tribal collections. Members receive free unlimited admission throughout the year, advance notice of events and new exhibits, and discounts at the museum store.
This year’s membership drive carries added value: the Museum at Warm Springs is participating in a new 28-organization reciprocal membership network for 2026. Members who purchase during the drive period gain free admission access to dozens of partner attractions and cultural institutions across Oregon. The network includes the High Desert Museum in Bend, the Deschutes Land Trust, and more than two dozen other regional collaborators.
“Visitors to The Museum at Warm Springs will experience firsthand” the culture, history, and living traditions of the Confederated Tribes, according to Executive Director Elizabeth Woody, who welcomes visitors to the museum on its website.
Current Exhibit on View Through October
An ongoing exhibition is currently on view at the museum through Saturday, October 10, 2026. Visitors are encouraged to check the museum’s website or contact the museum directly for current exhibit information and hours of operation.
How to Support
Memberships can be purchased directly at the museum or through the museum’s website at museum.warmsprings-nsn.gov. Donations are also accepted separately for those who wish to support the museum’s collections and community programming without a full membership.
For Jefferson County residents, a Museum at Warm Springs membership is one of the most direct ways to support Indigenous cultural preservation close to home. The museum is open to the public and welcomes visitors from throughout Central Oregon and beyond.
Getting There
The Museum at Warm Springs is located at 2189 US Highway 26, Warm Springs, Oregon — a short drive from Madras on the way toward Mount Hood. The mailing address is P.O. Box 909, Warm Springs, OR 97761.