Recent Funding Boost The Columbia River Maritime Museum received a $250,000 grant from the Roundhouse Foundation, indicating strong financial support for expansion efforts and new exhibit development. This opens opportunities to offer technologies or services that align with their growth initiatives.

Expansion Plans With a $30 million expansion of its campus including a new exhibit hall, the museum is actively investing in physical and experiential enhancements, creating potential for suppliers of construction, exhibit design, and visitor engagement solutions.

Educational Partnerships Collaborations with local school districts and educational programs suggest an openness to innovative educational technology, interactive exhibits, and curriculum integration solutions that can enhance their outreach and educational impact.

Digital Presence The museum utilizes multiple analytics and tracking tools like Google Analytics and Matomo, indicating an emphasis on understanding visitor engagement; opportunity exists to offer digital experiences, online exhibit tools, or visitor analytics services.

Community and Heritage Focus As Oregon’s official maritime museum and a nationally accredited institution, they are positioned as a leader in maritime heritage, opening doors for partnerships in heritage preservation, exhibit digitization, and storytelling technology that resonate with their mission.