Our Museum
Illuminating
American History
Housed in the historic Elks Building, gifted to the museum by the City of The Dalles in 2015, the National Neon Sign Museum presents one of the most outstanding collections of American advertising, signage, and ephemera in the nation.
We are dedicated to providing a dynamic environment that promotes understanding and appreciation of advertising's unique role in American cultural history, through more than 20,000 square feet of electrifying signs and interactive displays dating from the late 1800s through the 1960s.
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Our Building
The Historic Elks Building
On April 3, 2015, the City of The Dalles, Oregon gifted the historic Elks Building at 200 East 3rd Street to be used for the National Neon Sign Museum.
The museum opened for tours in August 2018. The preservation of this historic building along the Columbia Gorge provides a world-class museum and venue to promote education and increase tourism for local and regional businesses.
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Come See the Collection in Person
200 East 3rd Street, The Dalles, OR - Walk-ins welcome Tuesday through Saturday, 10am-5pm
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Help Preserve American History
The National Neon Sign Museum is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Your donation supports our collection, education programs, and the preservation of our historic facility.