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Columbia River Exhibition of History, Science and Technology

95 Lee Blvd, Richland, WA 99352
(509) 943-9000
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Ranked #7 of 9 attractions in Richland
Type: History Museums
Most recent review
- 8 May 2013
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Virginia
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50 reviews 50 reviews
10 attraction reviews
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

Awesome way to learn about the Columbia River area and have a great family adventure at the same time. Educational and fun at the same time.

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La Grande, Oregon
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63 reviews 63 reviews
20 attraction reviews
34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013

This collection of area history, science and technology has been around, and barely updated since *I* was a child. My dad took us to this "museum" when we were kids. I was bored, bored, bored. Dad, of course, as most adults, had wanted to read all of the posted exhibits. In terms of touch, see, feel, do, there was not... More

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Canon City, CO
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 November 2012

The CREHST has good exhibits on the Hanford nuclear area, early Richland, and science. A great place for kids and/or adults.

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Vernon, Canada
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47 reviews 47 reviews
23 attraction reviews
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 September 2012

The displays are rather small-town, but the volunteer hosts, who worked at the Hanford Engineering Works, running the reactors and the plutonium plant, and so on, are full of amazing stories. Snag one and spend an hour of real history.

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Carpinteria, California
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31 attraction reviews
38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 August 2011

This place was fantastic to visit. The exhibits are really well done! Best of all were the friendly, helpful staff/volunteers Cal, a volunteer gave us a fantastic docent guided tour. Another volunteer (whose name I don't recall) talked with us in the science exhibit about how certain things work. It was great. This museum is great for families and those... More

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Snohomish County, Washington
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23 reviews 23 reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 November 2010

I stopped in here while visiting the Tri-Cities. Admission is a bargain, $4. The day I went, I was the only one in the building who was not an employee. There's lots of information about the building, use, and de-commisioning of the Hanford Nuclear Reservation. There is also a little information about the natural resources of the area. There is... More

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