Nestled between the base of Captain Robert Gray Mountain and Tillamook Bay, the Museum is dedicated to preserving the maritime heritage of the Pacific Northwest by collecting information concerning Captain Gray and his historic vessels, the Lady Washington and the Columbia Rediviva. Displayed are models of the ships, an eight-foot tall reproduction of the Columbia’s figure head, a half model of the Columbia showing how the ship was provisioned for long voyage, as well as reproductions of clothing of seafarers and musical instruments. The Museum, founded in 1986 by Col. Charles M. Parkin, Jr., opened July 1, 2004. Col. Parker served in the Army Corps of Engineers and co-authored an account of Captain Gray’s voyage, “Capt. Gray in the Pacific NW.”