Local museums serve as cultural institutions that connect residents to art, history, science, and community heritage through exhibitions, programs, and educational initiatives designed for visitors of all ages. There are 31 Museum locations in Portland, Oregon.
Residents should check the museum's website for free admission days, membership rates, and upcoming special exhibitions or events — many community museums offer significantly discounted or free admission for local residents on designated days throughout the year.
List of Portland City, Oregon Museum
Oregon Maritime Museum
3D Center Of Art & Photography
Architectural Heritage Center
Bryn Forbes Gallery
Center For Contemporary Art And Culture
Donnelly Museum Building
Gloss Gallery
Hellenic American Museum
Jeff Morris Fire Museum
Kidd Toy Museum
Museum Of Contemporary Craft
Oregon Jewish Museum
Oregon Sports Hall Of Fame
Portland Alien Museum
Movie Marvel Museum
Oaks Museum
Oregon Museum Of Science And Industry
Oregon Nikkei Legacy Center
Oregon Rail Heritage Center
Portland Art Museum
Portland Police Museum
The Faux Museum: Gallery & Store
The Hat Museum
Portland Childrens Museum
Portland Puppet Museum
State Of Oregon Sports Hall Of Fame
Starks Vacuums Museum
Wells Fargo History Museum
World Forestry Center Discovery Museum
Ed Garrett Memorial Museum
Washington County Museum
Residents of Portland who visit local museums regularly should consider purchasing an annual membership, which typically pays for itself in two to three visits and includes added benefits like guest passes, exhibition previews, and discounts at the museum shop and café.
You may also find Museum locations in nearby cities including Clackamas, Beaverton, Canby.