National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center

The National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center is a museum and educational facility in Baker City spanning 500 acres with exhibit galleries, theaters, and outdoor paths. The site documents the story of westward expansion through interactive displays and extensive collections related to life along the Oregon Trail.

The center was established in 1992 to preserve the legacy of 19th-century pioneers who undertook the difficult westward journey along the Oregon Trail. The collections focus on the experiences of these migrants and their impact on western settlement.

The center displays life-size scenes, multimedia presentations, and living history demonstrations showing how pioneers, miners, and Native Americans actually lived day to day. Visitors witness these moments firsthand and gain insight into the daily realities of 19th-century frontier life.

Visitors can explore four miles of interpretive walking trails, observe authentic wagon rut impressions, and join educational programs from Thursday through Sunday. The paths cross open terrain and allow you to follow the routes taken by historical wagon trains.

The grounds contain physical remnants of the Flagstaff Gold Mine and original wagon wheel marks pressed into the earth by pioneer vehicles. These visible traces provide direct evidence of the historical presence of these travelers at this location.

Location: Oregon

Inception: 1992

Address: 22267 OR-86, Baker City, OR 97814

Opening Hours: Monday-Saturday 10:00-16:00; Sunday 12:00-16:00

Phone: +15415231843

Email: BLM_OR_NH_Mail@blm.gov

Website: https://blm.gov/learn/interpretive-centers/national-historic-oregon-trail-interpretive-center

GPS coordinates: 44.81460,-117.72900

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:07