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Portland Art Museum
1,150 reviews
#1 of 65 Museums in Portland
"I spent several hours viewing the collection of modern art, impressionist art (including Monet, Hassam, Gauguin, Renoir), traditional and modern Native American art, the
special exhibit
Animating Life;the Art , Sc..."
"We've been to PAM quite a few times (we are from out of town, so it is a little more of an effort), and each visit is impressive for the thoughtful and surprisingly focused shows and selections that this
museum
of..."
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Oregon Historical Society
441 reviews
#2 of 65 Museums in Portland
"Some really unique
artifacts
including things used by Lewis & Clark and Dr. John McCloughlin, and lots of stories about the diverse and multiculteral backgrounds of immigrants to Oregon."
"My wife and I have
visited this museum
several times since it's newest exhibit about the past history of Oregon and we alsways find some new interesting fact about its past."
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Portland Children's Museum
353 reviews
#3 of 65 Museums in Portland
"This place is part
museum
, part exploritoriam, part science lab, part library, part playground, part theater, a 100% engaging, educational and throughly enjoyable."
"His favorite area was the veterinary center where he put on a white jacket, stethoscope, and took care of the
stuffed animals
."
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Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
1,636 reviews
#4 of 65 Museums in Portland
"Actually visited quite a long time ago, but would love to go back, spent the whole day exploring and learning and the
IMAX theater
... oh my gosh, what an experience!! Great fun for all ages, highly recommend!!"
"Their permanent exhibits are interesting and there is lots for kids to do but the
special exhibit
called “Exquisite Creatures” is amazing!"
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Oregon Rail Heritage Center
129 reviews
#5 of 65 Museums in Portland
"This
museum
is unique in that it is a working machine shop that maintains the vintage steam and diesel engines, and keeps them running."
"Cant miss attraction for history, rail
buffs
, and Transit
buffs
."
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World Forestry Center - Discovery Museum
109 reviews
#6 of 65 Museums in Portland
"This
museum
combines hands on experiences with fantastic artwork and work carvings along with the full history of the forest industry in Oregon."
"There are many
interactive exhibits
and there is great explanation of what we are looking at."
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Wells Fargo Museum
41 reviews
#7 of 65 Museums in Portland
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Oregon Maritime Museum
45 reviews
#8 of 65 Museums in Portland
"Each summer the Maritime
Museum
'fires up' the boilers and offers a four hour fund raising cruise down the Willamette River and back."
"The
tour guide
made it a fascinating time comparing his time in the service and what the old ship could do."
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Oregon Jewish Museum and Center For Holocaust Education
27 reviews
#9 of 65 Museums in Portland
"The
exhibits
on the History of the Jewish Community in Oregon and Portland, and the Holocaust are done very well, and are informative."
"We thought it was very informative about the
history
of the Jewish community in Oregon which is similar to Jewish
history
in other metros but with some distinct Oregon flavor."
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Oregon Nikkei Legacy Center
20 reviews
#10 of 65 Museums in Portland
"This important museum documents the
history
of Japanese Americans in the Portland area and chronicles the civil rights abuses by the U.S. government toward Japanese Americans during WWII."
"The
displays
show the history of the building, as well as the history of Japanese coming to the area working in agriculture and for the railroad."
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Freakybuttrue Peculiarium
76 reviews
#11 of 65 Museums in Portland
"Of course it's small and you can run through in 5 minutes, but you would miss all the great little exhibits, ridiculously strange
artwork
and other assorted details that make this place so unique."
"Crazy exhibits like the murder
dollhouse
, the educational guide about harvested organs, alien autopsy and Krampus photo ops, and one nutty thing after another."
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Real Life Exhibit Portland
17 reviews
#12 of 65 Museums in Portland
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The Hat Museum
16 reviews
#13 of 65 Museums in Portland
"My wife LOVES Hats, so when I mentioned to her that in Portland where we planned to visit from Florida, there was an International Hat
Museum
, she absolutely said YES!!!"
"Fascinating look at fashion
history
over past several centuries."
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Portland Puppet Museum
11 reviews
#14 of 65 Museums in Portland
"I’ve lived in the Portland Metro area for 25 years and only just heard about this little
museum
tucked away in a historic neighborhood."
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Movie Madness Video and More
10 reviews
#15 of 65 Museums in Portland
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Blue Sky Gallery
9 reviews
#16 of 65 Museums in Portland
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Alberta Street Gallery
5 reviews
#17 of 65 Museums in Portland
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Kidd's Toy Museum
11 reviews
#18 of 65 Museums in Portland
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Portland Police Museum
10 reviews
#19 of 65 Museums in Portland
"I have to admit I haven’t been to a lot of law enforcement
museums
but hubby is a retired LEO and I love history."
"Interesting
museum
exploring the history of the Portland Police."
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Stark's Vacuums Museum
9 reviews
#20 of 65 Museums in Portland
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Portland Chinatown Museum
7 reviews
#21 of 65 Museums in Portland
"The Portland Chinatown Museum is a jewel box containing a well-mounted permanent exhibit about the
history
of Portland's Chinatown, once one of the largest on the West Coast."
"... tolerant and xenophobic, this exhibit provides personal insight (the docent actually had a lot of his family's history
on display
) on the sacrifices one individually needs to make to ensure a better tomorrow."
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Alchemy Jeweler
3 reviews
#22 of 65 Museums in Portland
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Bullseye Projects Gallery
2 reviews
#23 of 65 Museums in Portland
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True Measure Gallery
2 reviews
#24 of 65 Museums in Portland
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Washington County Museum
5 reviews
#25 of 65 Museums in Portland
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Sidestreet Gallery
2 reviews
#26 of 65 Museums in Portland
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Oaks Museum
1 review
#27 of 65 Museums in Portland
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Architectural Heritage Center
2 reviews
#28 of 65 Museums in Portland
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Elizabeth Leach Gallery
1 review
#29 of 65 Museums in Portland
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MarkovCo Gallery
1 review
#30 of 65 Museums in Portland
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What are the best places for museums in Portland?
These places are best for museums in Portland:
Portland Art Museum
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
Oregon Historical Society
Portland Children's Museum
Oregon Maritime Museum
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Which places provide the best museums in Portland for kids and families?
These are the best places for kid-friendly museums in Portland:
Oregon Historical Society
Portland Children's Museum
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
World Forestry Center - Discovery Museum
Oregon Rail Heritage Center
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Which places provide the best museums in Portland for couples?
These are the best places for couples seeking museums in Portland:
Portland Art Museum
Oregon Historical Society
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
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Which places provide the best museums in Portland for travellers on a budget?
These are the best places for budget-friendly museums in Portland:
Portland Art Museum
Oregon Historical Society
Portland Children's Museum
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
World Forestry Center - Discovery Museum
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Which places provide the best hidden gems for museums in Portland?
These are the best hidden gems for museums in Portland:
Oregon Rail Heritage Center
Wells Fargo Museum
Oregon Jewish Museum and Center For Holocaust Education
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