Mount St. Helens Science and Learning Center at Coldwater

Mount St. Helens Science and Learning Center at Coldwater The MSH Science and Learning Center is owned by the United States Forest Service and operated in partnership with the Mount St. Helens Institute. The Mount St.
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Helens Science and Learning Center is open as a visitor portal during the winter while Johnston Ridge Observatory is closed due to snow. The building is available for rent for meetings, events, conferences, ceremonies, and education programs. Mount St. Helens Institute, a non-profit partner of the United States Forest Service utilizes the building for education programs and a month event series from May through October.

Well, if the rain didn’t convince you the seasons are changing, this might…
09/04/2026

Well, if the rain didn’t convince you the seasons are changing, this might…

After a grey, wet, and windy day… the storm clouds broke. We picked up a much needed .44” of rain today (so far) and exp...
09/03/2026

After a grey, wet, and windy day… the storm clouds broke. We picked up a much needed .44” of rain today (so far) and expect a bit more in the form of showers over the next couple of days. Some of those showers may contain lightning and hail.

09/01/2026

What appears to be a young Coopers Hawk going after a Crow down at Coldwater Lake

License Plates are now available!
08/20/2026

License Plates are now available!

Today's the day!🌋Get your hands on the new Mount St. Helens license plate - start your order online at dol.wa.gov/vehicles-and-boats/vehicles/license-plates/get-custom-plates/special-design-plates or visit your local Department of Licensing office: https://fortress.wa.gov/dol/dolprod/dsdOffices/m/

Support science education and stewardship at the volcano while rocking the coolest mountain goat in the region on your vehicle.

Some surprise thunderstorms rolled through the area this morning. Could see more today and tomorrow. Keep an eye on the ...
08/14/2026

Some surprise thunderstorms rolled through the area this morning. Could see more today and tomorrow. Keep an eye on the sky. Hopefully no new fire starts.

Want to work, live, and play here?
08/05/2026

Want to work, live, and play here?

Do you love beautiful places? Do you love to cook for groups? Do you have five weeks available this fall? We need you! We are urgently hiring for a chef for our fall outdoor school season. Learn more at mshinstitute.org/careers.

08/05/2026
Little bit of ash being kicked up this morning. Nothing to be alarmed about as this is fairly normal. Constant rockfalls...
07/31/2026

Little bit of ash being kicked up this morning. Nothing to be alarmed about as this is fairly normal. Constant rockfalls in the crater free up loose ash and dust. When winds pick up enough, the swirling inside the crater pick this material up and loft it out. The material is fine enough that it stays suspended.

The Moon played peek-a-boo as it rose tonight.
07/26/2026

The Moon played peek-a-boo as it rose tonight.

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19000 Spirit Lake Highway
Toutle, WA
98649

Opening Hours

Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

(360) 274-2131

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