Children's Museum of Eastern Oregon
Downtown Pendleton, Pendleton, OR
Hands-on children's museum in downtown Pendleton with pretend-play exhibits, drop-in museum hours, memberships, and birthday parties.
One of the museum's imaginative indoor exhibit spaces.
Photo 1 of 3. One of the museum's imaginative indoor exhibit spaces.
Editorial notes
What stands out
One of Eastern Oregon's best weather-proof family stops if your kids enjoy pretend play, hands-on learning, and a calmer museum rhythm than a big commercial play chain.
Good fit
- Toddlers through early elementary kids who enjoy imaginative indoor exhibits
- Families who prefer a museum-style visit over a high-volume climbing gym
- Parents looking for birthday options with a private party room
- Repeat visitors who can use a membership
Consider another option if
- Older kids who mainly want large climbing structures or trampoline-style play
- Families expecting all-day continuous hours without a midday closure
- Visitors looking for a café or restaurant on site
Know Before You Go
- Supervision model
- Caregiver supervised
What to Expect
For kids
- Toddlers
- Preschoolers
- Big kids
- Mixed ages
- Toddler area
- Pretend play
For caregivers
- Free parking
- Caregiver supervised
- Visit type
- interactive museum play
Read more about this location
The Children's Museum of Eastern Oregon is a small, hands-on museum in downtown Pendleton built around interactive play and learning for younger kids. Official materials emphasize educational exhibits and activities, while visitor photos and write-ups show a pretend-play mix that includes miniature shop-and-kitchen style spaces and other imaginative rooms that work especially well for toddlers through early elementary ages. Families can visit during regular museum hours, buy a membership, or book a party room package. The museum closes for a daily cleaning pause from 1 to 2 p.m., which is helpful to know before you arrive.
Hours & Admission
Posted hours
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| Monday | closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10:00 – 13:00,14:00 – 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 – 13:00,14:00 – 17:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 – 13:00,14:00 – 17:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 – 13:00,14:00 – 17:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 – 13:00,14:00 – 17:00 |
| Sunday | closed |
Based on posted weekly hours. Holidays, private events, seasonal schedules, and special closures may differ.
Admission
| Visitor | Price |
|---|---|
| General Admission | $8 for adults and $8 for children |
Admission details can change. Confirm current fees before visiting.
Birthday Parties
Starting at $50
Location
400 S Main St
Pendleton, OR, 97801
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Sources & Updates
5 public sources on record · Last checked Apr 6, 2026. Time-sensitive details may have changed.
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- Last check on record
- Apr 6, 2026
- Sources reviewed
- 5 public sources
Public sources
Checked: operating status, address, phone, admission basics, hours
- CMEO visit pagecmeo.org
Checked: visit hours, daily cleaning pause, address
- CMEO party pagecmeo.org
Checked: party packages, party times, deposit policy
- CMEO plans and pricingcmeo.org
Checked: annual membership, seasonal membership, member discounts
- Visitor write-up with interior photosadventuresofcactusandfuschia.blogspot.com
Used for exhibit visuals and room examples only, not for hours or pricing.
Checked: interior exhibit imagery, pretend-play room examples
What changed
April 6, 2026
Verified official museum hours, admission, membership, and party information; refreshed imagery selection.