22267 Highway 86
Baker City, OR , 97814-6016

Phone: (541) 523-1844

Website

Atop sagebrush-covered Flagstaff Hill, just north of Baker City, stands a monument to the largest overland migration in North American history. This museum commemorates the journeys of these hardy souls, who endured drought, dysentery, and starvation in the hopes of a better life. Through the use of diary quotes, a life-size wagon-train scene, artifacts, and interactive exhibits, the center takes visitors through every aspect of life on the trail. Outside, a trail leads to ruts left by the wagons on their journey west.

Hours of operation: Summer: May 25 to October 12; daily 9:00 am to 6:00. Fall: October 13 to November 30; daily 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Hours of operation change seasonally. You must pay admission to access the penny machine. Those with any kind of National Park pass get in free.
Oregon State penny book for sale in gift shop for $5.50.
Plenty of free parking.

The lady in the gift shop said that if you mail them the money to make the pennies once the machine comes back they will make them for you and mail them back for free.

The penny machine is off the main lobby of the Interpretive Center at the entrance to the restrooms, in the acknowledgement room near the gift shop. Cost to press: 51¢ each design. Designs all with 'Oregon Trail Center Baker City, OR':
1. (V) Scout riding a horse.
2. (H) Pioneer family looking up a ravine.
3. (H) Covered wagon.
4. (H) Man leading two oxen that are pulling a covered wagon.

G.P.S. coordinates: Latitude: N44° 48' 52.9812" Longitude: W117° 43' 43.5138"
Google Maps coordinates: R77C+WG Baker City, Oregon

10-19-19 still working great! Oregon penny book available.

6/22/2020 Successful mail off. Received within 2 weeks. VG