Best places: Museums in Portland, United States

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

Many styles of gardens showcased in serene 5.5-acre space with waterfall, teahouse & mountain view.

Collection of Asian, American, Native American & European art, plus touring shows & film screenings.

I.M. Pei-designed museum known for its paintings by Winslow Homer, Andrew Wyeth & Edward Hopper.

Rotating shows, science labs, submarine tours & planetarium at a museum with monthly 21+ events.

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

Merchant offering antique & reproduction hardware & salvaged goods such as clawfoot bathtubs.

Museum featuring strange & creepy exhibits, artwork & merchandise (not recommended for children).

👍👍 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.

Hands-on exhibits are designed to teach visitors about the sustainability of forests & trees.

1800s home of poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, with estate furnishings, a garden & tours.

👍👍 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...

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

👍👍 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...

Venue offering rotating exhibits, lectures & films on Holocaust history, plus docent-led tours.

👍 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.

👍👍 What a great place. This is a working synagogue but also has an art gallery incorporated into the community portion of the temple. The artwork, displayed by several artists, Jewish and otherwise, was beautiful and accessible in price. I bought a small piece and waiting for shipment at the end of the...

Tiny museum with limited hours exploring the mystery of Bigfoot, Loch Ness Monster, mermaids & more.

👍👍 For the size it was, it was great very nice hope to go again when I have longer to stay .

👍👍 Really like the current exhibit