Top rated Museums in Gresham, United States to elevate your visit (Updated April, 2024)

Arboretum

190-acre park with thousands of native, global & endangered trees, plus 12 miles of hiking trails.

4.90 (1.8K reviews) (~22.23 km from centre)

Museum

👍👍 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 exhibi...

4.90 (66 reviews) (~19.1 km from centre)

Brassworks Gallery

Art gallery

👍👍 Really like the current exhibit

4.90 (32 reviews) (~16.08 km from centre)

Multnomah Falls

Tourist attraction

Well-known, dramatic cascade with a visitor's center, observation platform & hiking trails.

4.80 (6.9K reviews) (~25.9 km from centre)

North American Bigfoot Center

Museum

👍👍 Well this small museum was a BLAST! I was really surprised how much I enjoyed it. The tickets are $8 for adults. Full of history of Bigfoot starting from Native Americans to present day. You will learn about foot prints, handprints, cameras, bone structure, size, and even the smell of Bigfoot. You a...

4.80 (677 reviews) (~10.36 km from centre)

USS Blueback Submarine

Tourist attraction

Decommissioned 1959 Navy submarine at the OMSI museum, available for guided tours & group camp-ins.

4.80 (237 reviews) (~18.4 km from centre)

The Skeleton Key Odditorium

Museum

👍👍 The shop was beautiful and I loved absolutely everything I saw. The co-owner checked us out and she was friendly and fun to talk to. Beautiful shop, highly recommend visiting. We didn't have enough time for the museum but if I'm ever back in town it is on the top of my list for sure.

4.80 (113 reviews) (~19.77 km from centre)

The Zymoglyphic Museum

Museum

👍👍 If you’re looking for the weird in Portland, this is your stop. Small, free mueseum takes about 15-20 minutes and it’s located in a small neighborhood with limited parking. Only open the first and fourth Sunday of the month. We were very lucky to catch this unique museum on a weekend it was open as...

4.80 (82 reviews) (~13.3 km from centre)

Japanese American Museum of Oregon

History museum

Intimate museum with exhibits focusing on Japanese-American experiences in the 1940s.

4.80 (81 reviews) (~19.21 km from centre)

Pearson Air Museum

Museum

Large hanger has World War I-era planes on display plus an exhibit on the first transpolar flight.

4.70 (369 reviews) (~22.32 km from centre)

Sandy Historical Society

Museum

👍👍 Such a lovely pit stop & shop. The Restrooms are clean and the little area in back provides an excellent opportunity to view the past. The staff are more than willing to offer info and directions. The little boutique type store has lovely merchandise for purchase. Fair prices. Great products.

4.70 (117 reviews) (~17.69 km from centre)

The Historic Belmont Firehouse

Museum

👍 A cute way to give kids a hands-on experience. There are many things to learn and do here. This small museum is a great stop on a rainy day.

4.70 (60 reviews) (~15.46 km from centre)

Oswego Heritage House

Museum

👍👍 loved the exhibition "children of Oswego" - we were lucky enough to get a tour with explanations from Mark who made the old stories come alive with all the details they have found out. His enthusiasm was contagious. Highly recommend spending an hour here!

4.70 (31 reviews) (~21.05 km from centre)

Milwaukie Museum

Museum

👍👍 Cute little local museum! Free to come in, but if you want to donate, there's a tip box. So lovely, and fun paper clippings about the city. Lots of past pics compared to the present, awesome to see.

4.70 (31 reviews) (~16.29 km from centre)