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Wonderworks Children's Museum of the Gorge

The Dalles, OR

Affordable children's museum and indoor play space in downtown The Dalles with imaginative exhibits, drop-in play, memberships, and birthday parties.

Plan This Visit

Best for

Babies, Toddlers, Preschoolers, Big kids, Mixed ages

Hours

Wednesday-Saturday 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Birthday parties

Available

At a Glance

Venue type

Kids activity center

Age groups

BabiesToddlersPreschoolersBig kidsMixed ages

Play features

Toddler areaPretend playSensory playMuseum exhibitsSlides

Birthday party options

Birthday partiesPrivate party roomFull venue buyoutParty packagesParty host

Visit options

Open playDrop-in visitsMembership availableClasses or events

Price range

Budget

Toddler-friendly

Yes

Verified only

Yes

Operator type

Nonprofit

Play model

Mixed open play + classes

Supervision model

Caregiver supervised

Structured classes or guided programming

Yes

Plan Your Visit

MondayClosed

TuesdayClosed

Wednesday9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Thursday9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Friday9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Saturday9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

SundayClosed

About the Venue

Wonderworks Children's Museum of the Gorge is a nonprofit indoor play destination in downtown The Dalles built around open-ended, hands-on family play. Its exhibit mix includes pretend-play zones like a farm house, vet clinic, grocery store, train station, building area, reading nook, giant foam blocks, and a large indoor playset. Families can visit for open museum play, recurring classes and themed events, or book exclusive birthday parties with optional room and inflatable add-ons.