Mount St. Helens visitor center set to re-open after renovations
May 28, 2025, 2:00 PM
The Mount St. Helens Visitor Center in Castle Rock, Washington (Photo Courtesy of Washington State Parks)
(Photo Courtesy of Washington State Parks)
For the first time since it opened in 1986, the Mount St. Helens Visitor Center has completed its first major renovation, prepared to welcome back tourists.
The building closed last September for several major updates to its exhibits.
“The new and improved exhibits provide a more comprehensive look at Mount St. Helens, Lawilátɬa in the language of the Cowlitz Indian Tribe, from pre-eruption days to the present,” said Washington State Parks in a statement.
Mount St. Helens Visitor Center updates
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New features include an updated feature film and a series of featurettes, a “Make-a-Quake” exhibit, and a “walk-in” volcano that takes you inside the mountain.
The Mount St. Helens Visitor Center in Castle Rock will re-open May 31st.
“Admission for children ages seven and under is free, for ages seven to 17 it costs $2.50, and adult admission costs $5,” according to Washington State Parks.
It will be open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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