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Portland Museums
(Portland, Oregon - OR, USA US)



From oceans to earthquakes and art, Portland's prolific museums provide a wealth of information pertaining to cultural, historical, scientific and geographical aspects of the city, state, country and globe.

Portland's extensive selection of museums offer something for everyone regardless of age and ethnicity, and are situated in and around downtown Portland. Here are some of the top museums in the city of Portland.




Portland Museums: Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) - 1945 SE Water Avenue, Portland, Oregon (OR), 97214, USA
Tel: +1 503 797 4000
Showcasing over 200 interactive exhibits and billed as one of America's top ten science museums, the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) provides a wealth of scientific information and experiential material, covering facets as diverse as earthquakes, the Internet, space and submarines. Located on Portland's waterfront, the museum also encompasses an IMAX theater, a planetarium and a café with superb views of the city.
Portland museum open: Tuesday to Sunday - 09:30 to 17:30
Portland museum admission: charge, discounts for senior citizens and under 13s

Portland Museums: Portland Children's Museum - 4015 SW Canyon Road, Portland, Oregon (OR), 97221, USA
Tel: +1 503 223 6500
Situated in Washington Park opposite the Oregon Zoo, the Portland Children's Museum is a brilliant blend of fun and educational activities designed to keep kids entertained for hours. There's a magical forest, water works room, fairy tale creation room and hands-on exhibits galore in this enchanting museum.
Portland museum open: daily
Portland museum admission: charge

Portland Museums: Oregon Jewish Museum - 310 NW Davis Street, Portland, Oregon (OR), USA
Tel: +1 503 226 3600
Portland's only Jewish museum houses displays relating to Jewish art and history, and showcases itinerant Jewish exhibits.
Portland museum open: Tuesday to Friday - 11:00 to 14:00, Sunday - 13:00 to 16:00
Portland museum admission: free

Portland Museums: Oregon Maritime Centre and Museum - Tom McCall Waterfront Park (terminus of SW Pine Street), Portland, Oregon (OR), USA
Tel: +1 503 224 7724
Housed within an authentic sternwheeler tugboat, the Oregon Maritime Centre and Museum contains many ship models, navigational instruments, photographs and artifacts pertaining to the ocean and maritime exploration.
Portland museum open: Friday to Sunday - 11:00 to 16:00
Portland museum admission: charge

Portland Museums: 3D Centre of Art and Photography - 1928 NW Lovejoy Street, Portland, Oregon (OR), 97209, USA
Tel: +1 503 227 6667
Located in Portland's Old Town District, the 3D Centre of Art and Photography is a non profit museum and gallery, focusing on 3D imagery through the ages, incorporating 3D photography, anaglyphs, computer-generated 3D art and more.
Portland museum open: Thursday to Sunday - 13:00 to 17:00
Portland museum admission: free

 
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