Best Museums in Portland

The oldest art museum in the Pacific Northwest, housing a diverse collection of classical masterpieces, contemporary installations, and regional art across two historic buildings.

The only center in the U.S. dedicated to exploring sustainable ways to maintain our relationship with global forests.

A museum designed for children, located within Washington Park.

A museum with multiple floors of exhibits, including a science playground for young children, natural science hall, and interactive engineering displays.

Located on the east bank of the Willamette River, this museum features hundreds of interactive displays covering space, science, and technology, including a real submarine.

Located in Washington Park, this center focuses on Oregon's significant forestry industry and the cultivation of its famous Douglas fir trees.

This museum features three floors of exhibits detailing the history of Oregon and its people, including the famous Portland Penny.

A science museum where curiosity comes alive with hands-on exhibits, a planetarium, and a real submarine.

This institution brings Oregon's stories to life through exhibits and artifacts connecting the past to the present.

This museum features an impressive collection of classic and contemporary exhibits from diverse global cultures.

This museum is designed for children to explore and learn through interactive exhibits, allowing them to discover their future aspirations.

A museum located within Tom McCall Waterfront Park dedicated to preserving and showcasing Oregon's maritime history.

A unique and bizarre museum dedicated to the strange and unusual, featuring oddities and quirky photo opportunities.