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Portland Chinatown Museum

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One of the Top rated Museums in Portland


Address

127 NW 3rd Ave, Portland, OR 97209

Website

www.portlandchinatown.org

Contact

(503) 224-0008

Rating on Google Maps

4.90 (65 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 11 AM to 3 PM
  • Saturday: 11 AM to 3 PM
  • Sunday: 11 AM to 3 PM
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: Closed
  • Thursday: 11 AM to 3 PM

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  • 5/5 Tabitha T. 5 years ago on Google
    A great new museum helping to preserve Portland history!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Vincent M. 10 months ago on Google • 795 reviews
    Really enjoyed this small museum on the history of the Chinese people in portland. Wasn't aware of their history and thought it was well worth the $8 entrance fee.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Daniela R. 10 months ago on Google • 211 reviews
    A must stop location if you are looking for a cultural experience!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kb s. 1 year ago on Google • 50 reviews
    This museum is a must to anyone visiting Portland. My sister and I came a few weeks ago, and being from FL, I wanted to learn more beyond the quick school book mentions of Chinese immigrants on the west coast. I can definitely say I left inspired. Of course, we learned several things that were infuriating (e.g. I thought just Britain was involved in the illicit opium trade...but U.S. merchants were too!), but I think it's important to see how the Chinese communities, from city to city and state to state, supported each other and thrived despite all of this. Also, one of the museum attendants is a descendant of one of the movers and shakers of Portland's old Chinatown! Very cool.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Albert S. 1 year ago on Google • 18 reviews
    Highly recommended! A display of top quality; a worthy 90 minutes spent. Portland’s history is inseparable from its history of Old and New Chinatown. In the past hundred years, our world has changed immeasurably.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lulu A. 4 years ago on Google • 189 reviews
    Great place to learn more about Chinese American history.Super Friendly staff.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 G W. 11 months ago on Google • 464 reviews
    Very interesting place to learn about Chinese culture in Portland.

  • 5/5 It's C. 11 months ago on Google • 61 reviews
    Loved this experience! I had very little knowledge of the Chinese history in Oregon (and the larger Pacific NW region) so this is very educational and informative. Really loved the Bue Kee exhibit as well. $8 entry fee, self-guided and a general overview from the attendant (who was really sweet and gave me food recommendations!). Overall, great experience and would highly recommend especially during AAPI Heritage Month.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Paige D. 6 months ago on Google • 5 reviews
    Fantastic museum - extremely informative!! I would highly recommend this museum to anyone visiting Portland, and especially for those who live here (and even more so to those who live close by!). I left the museum and found myself in Wikipedia rabbit holes wanting to learn more.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Brian P. 8 months ago on Google • 108 reviews
    Small but very well done

  • 5/5 Jordan L. 4 years ago on Google • 36 reviews
    Portland's newest Museum and Oregon's only museum dedicated to Chinese American history and Asian American Arts. Conventially located downtown, the museum provides an excellent venue space for up to 90 guests. The exhibit is very well curated with historical photographs, recreated storefronts, and antiques on display. The exhibit is small enough that you can visit it fairly quickly and the docents provide detailed information that makes repeat visits worthwhile.

  • 5/5 Christina S. 4 months ago on Google • 16 reviews
    A hidden gem! Great history of Portland's Chinatown, with lots of artifacts and exhibits. On the smaller side so it won't take too long. A great place to visit if you're also visiting the Lan Su garden. The guy who offered to give us a tour had great anecdotes and insights.

  • 5/5 Howard Y. 3 months ago on Google • 8 reviews New
    Excellent little museum. The guided tour was charming and the docent had personal acquaintance with family members of some of the individuals featured. He was able to give us the what became of their families that the exhibit didn't share. Authentic artifacts from earlier Chinese American businesses and a fascinating look into the lives of some of the first American Born Chinese.

  • 5/5 Mark T. 4 years ago on Google
    This is a wonderful museum, and the staff is very welcoming. Seeing history is awesome in its own right,......being right there where it all happened, made it that much more real. I will go back.

  • 5/5 John W. 2 years ago on Google
    Great place to visit and learn about history!

  • 5/5 Marita I. 1 year ago on Google
    The exhibits are beautifully done and informative. I learned so much. The docent was helpful and added many insights and background. I plan to go again.

  • 5/5 Matthew B. 1 year ago on Google
    An excellent museum, with incredibly kind and informative staff and volunteers. A must visit!

  • 5/5 Keoni D. 4 years ago on Google
    Great little museum focusing on a part of history people often gloss over. Wonderfully curated and designed exhibit along with rotating guest programs allows this to be a museum worth visiting again and again

  • 5/5 Ramon A. 4 years ago on Google
    This is an excellent museum and an important addition to Portland's civic landscape. I wholeheartedly recommend this experience if you're interested in the history of the Pacific Northwest or of the USA.

  • 5/5 Janice C. 4 years ago on Google
    Small museum, but filled with treasures of Portland's Chinese American history. I am biased because some family ancestors are featured in the permanent exhibit "Beyond the Gate". Personalized stories from the museum docent and executive director enriched our visit even more.

  • 5/5 Breann G. 2 years ago on Google
    Very informative with great pictures chronicling the history of the area. Staff was friendly and helpful. All around an enjoyable and significant experience.

  • 5/5 Justin Y. 5 years ago on Google • 2 reviews
    An immersive experience with a theatrical set design that brings history to life through a wonderfully visual exhibit. I learned so much about the history of Chinese Americans in Portland aligned with broader trends of what was going on in Oregon and the country. I’ve also enjoyed the special exhibits and impressive performances that have been held in the space. Best of all, the staff and volunteers are incredible to interact with to hear their stories which bring history to life!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍


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