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National Historic Site
Operating Hours & Seasons
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
Fort Vancouver Visitor Center, the reconstructed Fort Vancouver and Pearson Air Museum, located in Vancouver, Washington. All park facilities are closed on major holidays, including Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day.
Standard Hours
- Sunday: Closed
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Wednesday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Thursday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Friday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Saturday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
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- Christmas Day:
- Closed
- Christmas Eve:
- December 24 – December 24
- Closed
- New Year’s Day:
- Closed
- New Year’s Eve:
- January 31 – January 31
- Closed
- Thanksgiving Day:
- Closed
Park District
McLoughlin House Unit
McLoughlin House Unit of Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, located in Oregon City, Oregon. The house is closed seasonally from mid-December to mid-February.
Standard Hours
- Sunday: Closed
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: Closed
- Wednesday: Closed
- Thursday: Closed
- Friday:10:00 AM-4:00 PM
- Saturday:10:00 AM-4:00 PM
Fees & Passes
Entrance Fees:
- $5.00 – Reconstructed Fort Vancouver Entrance Fee – Per Adult
Visitors ages 16 and up. Fee applies to one individual. Receipt allows re-entry for seven days - $0.00 – Reconstructed Fort Vancouver Entrance Fee – Per Child
Visitors ages 15 and under. - $0.00 – Pearson Air Museum Entrance Fee – Per Person
Free during open hours. - $0.00 – McLoughlin House Entrance Fee – Per Person
Free during open hours. - $0.00 – Fort Vancouver Visitor Center Entrance Fee – Per Person
Free during open hours.
Entrance Passes:
- $30.00 – Fort Vancouver Annual Pass
Allows free entry for passholder and up to three adults to Fort Vancouver National Historic Site. The pass is valid for one year from date of purchase.
About
Discover the Story of the Pacific Northwest
Located on the north bank of the Columbia River, in sight of snowy mountain peaks and a vibrant urban landscape, this park has a rich cultural past. From a frontier fur trading post, to a powerful military legacy, the magic of flight, and the origin of the American Pacific Northwest, history is shared at four unique sites. Discover stories of transition, settlement, conflict, and community.
Directions
From I-5, take the Mill Plain Boulevard exit (Exit 1-C) and head east. Turn south onto Fort Vancouver Way. At the traffic circle, go east on Evergreen Boulevard and follow signs to the Fort Vancouver Visitor Center. From I-205, go west on Highway 14 about six miles, then take I-5 north. From I-5, take the Mill Plain Boulevard exit (Exit 1-C) and head east. At the traffic circle, go east on Evergreen Boulevard and follow signs to the Fort Vancouver Visitor Center.
Visitor Centers
Fort Vancouver Visitor Center
Begin your visit by learning about all the park’s venues through new exhibits and activities. Watch a short film about the site’s history, peruse the park’s bookstore, and enjoy a display of artwork by American Indian artists.
Weather
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site is located in a mild, temperate climate. However, in the case of severe weather, park alerts posted on the park’s website will provide information about emergency closures.
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