4.5High Desert Museum(1.953 reviews) - A place for all ages Sunday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Speciality Museums
This one-of-a kind Museum reveals the nature of things in the West’s High Desert through artful exhibits, alluring animals, engaging programs and meaningful history. Otters, porcupines, owls, oh my! Encounter wildlife up close, explore the history and culture of this vast region and take in beautiful art. Get a close-up view of native wildlife, such as an otter, burrowing owl, porcupine and gray fox. Visit an authentic ranch and sawmill from 1904. In the summer, experience a close flying encounter with owls, falcons, hawks and even a vulture. Learn about Native American culture and history and delight your children with one of many fun, hands-on programs that bring history and science to life. With 135 acres and more than 100,000 square feet of exhibit space, it’s a “must see” for anyone traveling through the area. Go to highdesertmuseum.org/tickets for more details!See more..
The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) is a nationally-renowned science center providing science learning to a range of audiences. Our programming is guided by OMSI’s long-term vision to promote a healthy, innovative, and sustainable society where everyone is prepared to participate in civic life. OMSI’s science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) programming helps visitors and program participants master 21st century skills such as critical thinking, problem solving and collaboration. We achieve this through exhibits, classes, camps, traveling educators, and adult programs around the state, making OMSI a trusted educational resource to all Oregonians.See more..
4.5Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum(1.565 reviews) - Spruce Goose Cockpit Tour Is the Best! Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Speciality Museums
Come soar through decades of aerospace innovation at the Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum, located in McMinnville, Oregon. Discover more than 150 aircraft, spacecraft, and exhibits that tell the story of flight and space exploration with unique historic artifacts, including the Hughes Flying Boat Spruce Goose, SR-71 Blackbird, and the Titan II Space Launch Vehicle. We strive to make aviation and space innovation and history accessible to visitors of all ages, as a passion for innovation has no age restriction. With education as the cornerstone since our inception in 2001, our goal is to learn from the past while aiming for the future by immersing guests in STEAM topics. By telling these stories, we honor the legacy of aerospace pioneers and veterans by memorializing their commitment to scientific discovery. So, come aboard and experience the Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. Together we spark a passion for innovation in our communities that ripples throughout the world.See more..
4.5Portland Art Museum(1.161 reviews) - Excellent. Sunday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Speciality Museums
One of the oldest art museums on the west coast with an impressive collection of Native American and Asian art, plus a large modern and contemporary wing. Rotating special exhibitions bring the best of the art world to Portland.See more..
4.5Flavel House Museum(586 reviews) - The craftsmanship is beautiful Sunday: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Speciality Museums
A historical Victorian home turned museum.See more..
The WAAAM Air & Auto Museum has one of the largest collections of still-flying antique aeroplanes and still-driving antique automobiles in the country. The items on display at this museum are not only full of history, they're full of LIFE! Enjoy over three-and-a-half acres of indoor exhibit space.See more..
4.5Columbia Gorge Discovery Center & Museum(418 reviews) - A gem with so much to see and learn about the local history. Excellent exhibits, wonderful staff. Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums
The 48,200 sq. ft. facility won an American Institute of Architects Honor Award for its appealing design. The Center is situated on a 54-acre point of land adjacent to the Columbia River and the Historic Columbia River Highway. The site provides walking trails, a pond, and scenic overlooks. Its location in The Dalles, Oregon is an ecosystem transition zone, facilitating the interpretation of both the rain forest west of the Cascade Mountains and the arid region to the east. Live raptor education programs engage all ages in issues related to habitat preservation. The area includes one of the oldest continuously occupied areas in North America (over 11,000 years), immediate proximity to one of the largest rivers on the continent, and access to the Lewis and Clark and Oregon Trails. The multimedia, interactive museum inspires appreciation and stewardship of the natural and cultural treasures of the Gorge and Wasco County. Exhibits focus on the volcanic upheaval and raging floods that created the Gorge, the unique flora and fauna of the region, and eleven thousand years of cultural history. Collections include hundreds of American Indian baskets from throughout the Pacific Northwest, photo archives (partially available on-line), and local genealogical files available in the William G. Dick Library. In addition to touring the many fascinating exhibits, visitors can spend time viewing films in the theater located on site. If you plan to spend the day at the Discovery Center and Museum, you can relax during a lunch or coffee break at the Basalt Rock Cafe.See more..
5.0The Historic Carousel and Museum(251 reviews) - Must ride the Carousel! Sunday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums
Founded in 2004, the Historic Carousel and Museum is creating a world class carousel complex in downtown Albany that will draw visitors from around the world and contribute to the economic revitalization of historic downtown Albany. Our permanent home is completed. We opened our doors to our wonderful carousel on August 15th, 2017. Visit us and you can watch our carvers and painters at work, and enjoy browsing our gift shop. Our facility offers rooms for birthday and party rentals. Fully handicap accessible. Call us today to schedule a tour. Carousel rides are $2.00 a ride. Tours and admission is free.See more..
Official End of the Oregon Trail in Oregon City, Oregon. The visitor center is a state welcome center with free travel information, itineraries, and brochures. Also find the country store gift shop and visitor lounge with complimentary coffee and tea. The interpretive center offers the "Bound for Oregon" featured film, genealogy assistance for descendants of pioneers, and exciting and interactive exhibits that include period games and crafts like candle dipping and making a rag doll or journal. Outside the Interpretive Center, enjoy the heritage garden, a guided walk of one-thousandth of the trail, and Abernethy Green with pioneer lawn games and 24/7 signage implementing smart phone technology.See more..
4.5Gilbert House Children's Museum(189 reviews) - So much fun! Sunday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Speciality Museums
Gilbert House Children's Museum (formerly known as A.C. Gilbert's Discovery Village) is a private nonprofit children's museum connected to downtown Salem's Riverfront Park. Founded in 1989, Gilbert House provides innovative and stimulating educational experiences which spark children's natural curiosity. The Museum's mission is to "inspire children to learn through creative play." This is accomplished through fun and challenging exhibits, camps, birthday parties, membership opportunities and outreach programs in the sciences, arts, and humanities. The Museum is composed of three historic houses; the Rockenfield House, Gilbert House and Parrish House.See more..
4.5Rice NW Museum of Rocks and Minerals(188 reviews) - Great little museum Sunday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • Natural History Museums • Science Museums
The Rice Northwest Museum of Rocks and Minerals houses a world-class collection recognized as the finest in the Pacific Northwest and one of the best in the nation. Located just west of Portland, Oregon, in Hillsboro, the Museum showcases not only fine rocks and minerals, but also fossils, meteorites, lapidary art, and gemstones from both the Pacific Northwest and all around the world.See more..
4.5ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum(179 reviews) - Must see for all ages Sunday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • Science Museums • Children's Museums
ScienceWorks is a fun, engaging science center where kids and adults can rediscover wonder. The innovative museum features nearly 100 interactive exhibits, an outdoor garden, live science demonstrations and dynamic programs year-round that encourage children and adults to learn about more about various scientific principles. ScienceWorks offers educational programs for students and teachers, as well as public programs including workshops, lectures, birthday parties, summer festivals and science camps.See more..
4.5Willamette Heritage Center(103 reviews) - Interesting and lots of information. Good value at 8 USD Sunday: Spent 2-3 hours Speciality Museums
The Willamette Heritage Center, formerly the Mission Mill, is a National Parks-designated American Treasure. Take a trip to the past with a costumed guide-led tour through all stages of the wool production process at the restored 1889 water-powered wool mill. Located on a beautiful 5-acre campus in the heart of Salem, the Willamette Heritage Center is also home to the oldest homes in the state. The Lee House and Methodist Parsonage, both built in 1841, as well as the Boon House (1847) and Pleasant Grove Church (1858), are all available for tours. With a total of 14 historic structures, permanent and changing exhibits, a cafe, shops, art galleries, and event spaces, there's always plenty to see at the Willamette Heritage Center. The site is a paradise for history buffs, explorers, and photographers alike. Stop by Tuesday - Saturday, 10 to 4, to discover the history of the Mid-Willamette Valley.See more..
And you thought your sneakers were in rough shape: this museum's best-known artifact is a pair of 9,000 year-old shoes.See more..
4.5Crater Rock Museum(83 reviews) - Rocks, Fossils, and Beauty Sunday: Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums
Crater Rock Museum houses the finest displays of rocks, minerals and gems on the West Coast. Exhibits include a collection of world-class minerals, collection of petrified woods, fossils, Native American artifacts, and much more! The museum gift shop is filled with the works of local artists from the Roxy Ann Gem & Mineral Society as well as rocks and mineral specimens for sale from around the world. The museum started out as a humble "shack" where locals could visit and share "rock hounding" stories. It's grown a lot since then. The original 5,400 square foot museum is now more than 12,000 square feet, with community meeting rooms, a larger gift shop, workshop, and exhibit areas. We now have a rock sluice in our rock-yard for kids (and grown-up kids) to use! The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm. Call for admission fees. The second Saturday of the month is Kids Day. Guided tours are available by appointment.See more..
The Siskiyou Smokejumper Base Museum is a 501C3 nonprofit organization based in Cave Junction, Oregon. Its main organizers and board members include many of the original Siskiyou Smokejumpers as well as community members and aviation enthusiasts alike.See more..
Located in the historic Kirkbride building built in 1883, the Oregon State Hospital is the oldest working psychiatric facility on the west coast. The OSH Museum is a non-profit, volunteer-run business that provides a fascinating look into the past practices and history of mental health in Oregon. As a self-guided tour, you will be able to explore 2500 Square Feet of exhibits at your own pace and engage in interactive displays. The museum is open: Tuesdays 12pm -4pm, Wednesdays 12pm-4pm, Thursdays 12pm-4pm, Fridays 12pm - 4pm and Saturdays 12pm - 4pm Admission: General: $5.00 Seniors(65 ): $4.00 and Students:$4.00, children under 10 are free with an adult)See more..
Spotted a sign for this place as I was leaving Madras and called in on impulse. Was able to park right outside the door. Think it was only $9 admission and there was lots of information as well as a large number of exhibits. Lad on the front desk was very friendly and helpful.See more..
A visit to the Favell Museum is a must for anyone who loves Native American artifacts, and Contemporary Western art.Over 100,000 artifacts, illustrating the lives of indigenous tribes from North and South America are on display, with the primary focus on Native American tribes. Collections dating from 12,000 years ago include thousands of arrowheads, obsidian knives, spear points, primitive ancient stone tools, native clothing, intricate bead work, basketry, pottery and more. The collections on display give the visitor a suggestion of the richness and variety of societies no longer here and they illustrate how creative and adaptive the native people were. The artifacts give you a feel for what it must have been like for the early Native Americans to survive and thrive in southern Oregon, on the Columbia River and up and down the west coast of North and South America. Cultures from the mid-west to the Pacific and from Peru to Alaska are represented.See more..
Set near the junction of four rivers, the Four Rivers Cultural Center & Museum celebrates the convergence of four cultures: American Indian, Japanese, Mexican and European.See more..
What a nice museum for a small town. Spent about an hour and a half there looking at the exhibits and watching a movie they had about how the town of Boardman had been relocated due to the dam being built. It was very clean which made it feel like a safe activity to do during Covid. A good way to spend some time if you are staying in Boardman or just driving through.See more..
The Baldwin Hotel Museum is open during the summer months, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. The building has changed very little since it opened in 1906. All four floors of the former hotel feature rooms filled with artifacts of Klamath history. Examples include a kitchen, laundry room, children's room, music, parlor, cafeteria, doctors's office, lawyer's office, school room and much more. There is no elevator, and so the building presents a number of barriers to people with impaired mobility.See more..
5.0Bear Hotel Artworks Museum(44 reviews) - Great FREE Indoor Activity for All Ages Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums
4.5Powerland Heritage Park(41 reviews) - Good family fun Sunday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Speciality Museums • History Museums
Open from April through September from 9 to 4 pm, Powerland Heritage Park- "where history comes alive"- (formerly Antique Powerland) has been rated #8 by Oregon Business as Oregon's favorite destination and value-packed bargain. It's 14 unique heritage museums offer something for everyone: trolley rides, vintage and antique cars, vintage John Deere and Caterpillar farm and construction machinery,100 year old logging operations, and more. Be sure to mark your calendar for the annual Great Oregon Steam-Up, always the last weekend in July, first weekend in August.See more..
Train Mountain is the world's largest model railroad with over 35 miles of 7.5 inch gauge track on 2200 acres of beautiful private forest. Visitors may take a self-guided walking tour to view a collection of full-scale equipment including cabooses, snow removal equipment and a variety of other pieces. Train tours on a ride-on scale train winding though the Ponderosa pine forest and passing by miniature towns may also be available during the summer months. Visitors can bring a picnic lunch and enjoy it in a serene parklike setting. There is no fee, however, the organization loves donations which help keep Train Mountain Railroad Museum going. THERE HAVE BEEN FREQUENT CHANGES IN THE COVID-19 GUIDELINES. BEFORE TRAVELING LONG DISTANCES, WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND CALLING OUR OFFICE. Activities may be limited or closures may occur. Please note that we are not in control of many Train Mountain listings created by others on the internet and cannot update those with current information.See more..
4.0Springfield Museum(38 reviews) - In spite of Trip Advisor's information, we REALLY are in Springfield.... Sunday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Speciality Museums
Since I last reviewed(5 months ago), Springfield's Museum, I've been back several times to see their constantly changing exhibits. I've seen shows devoted to children's art, historic photo equipment and pictures, the history of brewing in the Springfield area, and more. I definitely encourage folks to spend an hour in this "Admission Free" museum. Just don't believe Trip Advisors suggestion that you'll find it in Eugene....It really is at 590 Main Street, SPRINGFIELD, Oregon.See more..
4.5Albany Regional Museum(22 reviews) - A Great Museum to visit Sunday: Speciality Museums
A recommended historical museum in Albany, Oregon.See more..
4.5National Neon Sign Museum(21 reviews) - Extraordinary Neon Sign Collection! Sunday: Spent More than 3 hours Speciality Museums • Art Museums • History Museums
If you like neon signs, history or vintage anything, you will LOVE this museum. Lovingly put together by founder, David Benko, it follows the creation of neon signs through today. Your docent will explain the mechanics of the lights then you’ll be able to wander & photograph to your heart’s content. Massive collection. Well worth the modest admission fee. Located near the the Columbia River Gorge, make a point of seeing the museum if you’re already there to see the waterfalls.See more..
I was eager to go to this museum as soon as I learned of its existence-I was not disappointed. This place has so much information. Wether you are a believer or not, this is a great place to visit and collect anthropological and cultural information. The staff were phenomenal! They were knowledgeable, kind, helpful, and passionate. One of my favorite parts was shopping in the gift shop and listening to witnesses come in and share their stories. Talk about an experience! Highly recommend taking a couple hours and coming to see this great location. Enjoy the exhibits, and take in the environment.See more..
Took my kids here. They had so much fun. It was nice to be able to sit in the middle and see them in all parts of the place. They loved the Our Town spot and the Plane. Very cute. Will be backSee more..
Amazing little museum with a great collection of items. The staff was very knowledgeable and even stayed open a couple extra minutes for us! See more..
As volunteers at the small, volunteer-run museum in our hometown, we like to visit other similar museums. The Harney County Museum was an excellent one. Like most of these kinds of museums, it takes dedicated and usually older, retired folks like us to keep them going. It was rich with exhibits of the local history with two floors of artifacts in a wide range of interest areas: native culture, pioneer days, minerals, forest products industry, and so forth. The docent on duty was very helpful, too. We spent over two hours but could have done a longer visit if we hadn't needed to get to our next destination during daylight hours.See more..
4.5Fire Museum in City Hall(13 reviews) - " Small, Hidden, Fire Museum " Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums
My wife and I visited the Fire Museum in the City Hall building in The Dalles, Oregon last week, and when we walked into the door we said, WOW ! The Museum is very small, but the old fire equipment they have on display is breathtaking. It was awesome to see how our Fireman in the old days fought fire, with the equipment in this Museum. From the original old fire pole, to the beautiful old fire engines, you will enjoy this quick historical adventure.See more..
5.0Sherman County Historical Museum(11 reviews) - Amazing Museum in the Middle of Eastern Oregon Wheat Country Speciality Museums
We stopped here for a break on a road trip we were taking in Eastern Oregon and what a surprise we had. This museum is incredible. Full of fun and professional exhibits on everything from wheat to Oregon Trail history to homesteaders in the county. Personalized tour by volunteer docent. Better than many museums in larger counties and cities. Lots of good exhibits for kids to enjoy too. Nice setting with park abutting.See more..
It is a shame that SOHS has been so down-sized by lack of funding. They still operate the Library and Hanley Farm with many dedicated volunteers. Both sites are very worthwhile.See more..
We stopped at the museum hoping to find information on a business my husband's parents owned in John Day. The sweet lady working there made some phone calls and checked her files. She went above and beyond you help us. The museum was well displayed with like items grouped together. There was LOTS to see. We thoroughly enjoyed walking around and looking at everything. There were a few interactive displays that you could touch. All in all it was an interesting stop. See more..
The logging museum is a great blast to the past. The designated path leads you along the trail of what it was like in the different decades. The buildings and equipment they display are fascinating. Very nostalgic. No cost to visit the museum, but they accept donations to keep it maintained.See more..
We stayed here while visiting family in town. We loved it, friendly, clean, mice bathrooms. Playground for kids. We met great people while there. Little one could ride his bike. It was a Great stay. Clean pleasant placeSee more..
What a wonderful visit to this quiet museum and upstairs art gallery display. The main floor displays were well done, actually timely for today's political climate, and the staff was very knowledgeable and kind. They also gave us the recommendation to eat lunch at The Dizzy Hen. The upstairs exhibition was "Painting Oregon’s Harvest: The Art of Kathy Deggendorfer". Very nice. Mostly quiet, with only a few other individuals browsing through in the 45 minutes that we were there.See more..
They don't charge for this museum--it is a private collection, so it is hard to review it as a business--that charges. They are offering it to the public for free, so I can't fault anything they do. In fact, even if it were a business, I think it i would be awesome. The selection of planes is great. The gentleman there can tell you all about them and the whens and hows about every piece. The tarmac tour is worth your time --seeing the planes that are ready to fly and being worked on currently. What a great asset to a small community!See more..
4.5Scio Museum(8 reviews) - Small town with a large history Speciality Museums
A very long and interesting history going back to when the first settlers came to Oregon, and met the local tribes. Donated items from the families going back generations. Photos, stories, and people still here to tell stories that have 2nd hand accounts of stories from the original pioneers. There is much information from first hand accounts and stories from the first settlers. It is a very small building and full of facts and items. I live nearby, and my home is 100 years old as in a couple of the photos in the history book here, of course my home has been upgraded over the years but the original photo is there. I can't say it is for large groups and such because it is a tiny building and not enough room for lots of people, but it well maintained and lots of stories to fire the imagination of historic facts about the area. It is only open in late spring through late summer.See more..
4.5The Depot Rail Museum(6 reviews) - Historical site in downtown Troutdale Sunday: Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums • History Museums
This Depot Rail Museum was built in 1907 after the first depot burned. The railroad began service to Troutdale in 1882. Directly outside the museum is a 1975 Union Pacific CA-10 Caboose.See more..
We were driving through Kirby one afternoon and decided to stop in. The only disappointing thing was we did not have enough time to spend there, we arrived just an hour or so before closing. It was just a couple bucks to go in but well worth it especially if you like to read about history. Good displays and also walked through a historic home. We enjoyed our visit to the Kerbyville museum!See more..
4.5Schmidt House Museum(5 reviews) - A taste of the past Sunday: Speciality Museums
This old house will give you a taste of life in the past. Around the Christmas season you may find re-enactors strolling about representing people of the late 1800's to early 1900's. Well worth the visit and a slow walk around the garden.See more..
Best truck museum in the North-West.On the grounds of Antique Powerland--next to the CAT museum and the antique car museum!See more..
5.0The Moyer House(4 reviews) - Must do. Speciality Museums Moyer house is part of the museum and has tours on the weekends. I was nervous about taking my 6 and 9 year old on the tour but I am so glad I did. Tour guide was fantastic about answering all our questions and engaging the kids. The home is beautifully preserved and feels like you step back in time. See more..
What an incredible find while vacationing on the McKenzie River!We weren't sure what we'd find as we turned off McKenzie Highway on a dirt road and followed it to the Museum. As luck would have it Mr. Ron Miner was working in the Museum and invited us in. What a wealth of artifacts and historical displays we enjoyed! The intimate size and perfectly curated displays were amazing. Ron Miner was kind enough to provide background information about the displays and provide historical information that made our tour especially interesting. We were so glad we went!See more..
Visiting with my 9 year old grandson and his father we spent over two hours Volunteers Linda and her husband provided a scavenger hunt , gold panning demonstration and much more They were extremely knowledgeable with the history and special events in the area It was clear they are passionate about what they are doing And why Don’t miss this Open on Friday’s See more..
3.5House of Reptiles and Venomous Reptile Museum(4 reviews) - "Best in the Country" award 2014 Sunday: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums This is such a great place to learn, see and touch reptiles. The owner, Tim, is very nice about educating his visitors and customers as this is a retail location. When we (son's family with 2 and 7 year old grandsons) stopped in they were helping a lizard with his shedding skin. It was fun and interesting to watch them care for him. They have all kinds of lizards, tortoises, turtles, frogs, and snakes. If you want to see the Venomous Reptile Museum, pay $3 and you enter a separate room. This is the only place I want to see venomous reptiles. Fascinating! I saw frogs, snakes and lizards. The Diamond Back Rattler scared my daughter-in-law who was raised in Texas. Recently they rescued an Indian Cobra. This is a great and safe place to take your kids to learn about reptiles. If you decide you want to live with one, they have all the supplies to support that relationship.See more..
4.5Eastern Oregon Museum(3 reviews) - Fantastic place to visit. Speciality Museums Offers mining, farming, and pioneer artifacts.See more..
