National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center Tickets
Virtue Flat Off-Highway Vehicle Area
The National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center offers interpretive programs, exhibits, multi-media presentations, special events, and more than four miles of interpretive trails.
Using life-size displays, films and live theater presentations, this Center provides a unique opportunity to walk through a wagon train, join a group of emigrants as they cross the frontier, and experience history come to life.
The 500-acre site includes remnants of the historic Flagstaff Gold Mine, ruts carved by wagons, and magnificent vistas of the historic trail route. On days the center is open the up/in gate closes at 4:30 pm pacific and the parking lot closes at 5:15 pm. Time in the building can vary by person and group. Many people spend 30 minutes to two hours in the museum.
America the Beautiful passes are accepted at this location. No advance ticket purchase required.
Children under 16 are free and do not require an advance ticket.
Group tours are offered by appointment. Please contact blm_or_nh_mail@blm.gov to schedule a time.
The National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center offers interpretive programs, exhibits, multi-media presentations, special events, and more than four miles of interpretive trails.
Using life-size displays, films and live theater presentations, this Center provides a unique opportunity to walk through a wagon train, join a group of emigrants as they cross the frontier, and experience history come to life.
The 500-acre site includes remnants of the historic Flagstaff Gold Mine, ruts carved by wagons, and magnificent vistas of the historic trail route. On days the center is open the up/in gate closes at 4:30 pm pacific and the parking lot closes at 5:15 pm. Time in the building can vary by person and group. Many people spend 30 minutes to two hours in the museum.
America the Beautiful passes are accepted at this location. No advance ticket purchase required.
Children under 16 are free and do not require an advance ticket.
Group tours are offered by appointment. Please contact blm_or_nh_mail@blm.gov to schedule a time.
Notifications and Alerts
The visitor center is open Thursday through Sunday.
Center is open Thursday-Sunday from 10- 5 Pacific Time. Fee Free Days are October 26 and November 9.
Need to Know
- Reservations versus walkup tickets
The center strongly recommends reservations, although first-come, first-served tickets may be available at the site for individuals and groups. Reservations are required for group tours for all commercial and school groups.
- America the Beautiful
We accept all interagency passes. No ticket required.
- Group Planning
Group tours are limited to a total of 60 people and will be divided into smaller groups for the tour. Reservations are not available online for large commercial groups. Please contact blm_or_nh_mail@blm.gov to schedule a tour.
- Educational Institution Groups.
Educational institutions qualify for special group tour pricing. Please call 541-523-1843 or email blm_or_nh_mail@blm.gov to schedule a tour and program.
Booking Windows
Advance Reservations for the public will be made available 30 days prior to entry date.
Group tours are offered by appointment. Please contact blm_or_nh_mail@blm.gov to schedule a time before purchasing the tickets.
Changes and Cancellations
No refunds for cancellations or modifications.
Contact Information
Mailing Address
22267 Oregon Highway 86 Baker City OR 97814
Phone Number
541-523-1843
