Pittock Mansion is one of The 11 Best Museums in Portland.

1. Pittock Mansion

8.9
3229 NW Pittock Dr, Portland, OR
Museum · 80 tips and reviews

Nathan H.Nathan Haley: The best view of Portland. A must-see.

Jessica L.Jessica Lange: Possibly the best view in all of Portland. Park near the Zoo and take the easy 3 mile hike (both ways) up the wildwood trail to get the full experience.

Noah C.Noah Callahan: It's pretty chill out there

World Forestry Center is one of The 11 Best Museums in Portland.

2. World Forestry Center

7.4
4033 SW Canyon Rd (Washington Park), Portland, OR
Museum · 14 tips and reviews

Rich L.Rich Leflar: All local participating artists, we come here every and add 2, 3 & sometimes up to 5 pieces to our art collection. You have to try it some time, once you do you'll see why.

Maria J.Maria Jeffrey: Great museum with interactive exhibits.

Jessica L.Jessica Love: This is a fun museum to hang out, have fun, and learn something. It is also good for events. Social and corporate events fit the beautiful spaces.

USS Blueback is one of The 11 Best Museums in Portland.

3. USS Blueback

8.0
1945 SE Water Ave (at OMSI), Portland, OR
Boat or Ferry · 4 tips and reviews

Enrique G.Enrique Gutiérrez Arzate: Great tour, impressive, educational

Keith S.Keith Smith: Quick but fun tour! Lead my people in the service so info is accurate and funny

Mark S.Mark Sullivan: Great fun with kids. Hands on with experienced tour guides!

Portland Art Museum is one of The 11 Best Museums in Portland.

4. Portland Art Museum

8.7
1219 SW Park Ave (Sw Jefferson Street, Sw Main Street), Portland, OR
Art Museum · 81 tips and reviews

Gehlen E.Gehlen Exum: Much bigger than you might think. Current exhibits and old faves like Van Gogh! Free every fourth Friday!

ELS Language CentersELS Language Centers: This is the 7th oldest museum in the US, and the oldest in the Pacific Northwest. Free every 4th Friday of every month, 5-8 pm.

K12 IncK12 Inc: Did you know? This is the oldest museum in the Pacific Northwest and the seventh oldest in the United States. The collection includes Native American, Asian, European and American art.

Oregon Museum of Science & Industry (OMSI) is one of The 11 Best Museums in Portland.

5. Oregon Museum of Science & Industry (OMSI)

8.7
1945 SE Water Ave, Portland, OR
Science Museum · 104 tips and reviews

Allyson D.Allyson Dyar: Everything is good. A nerd paradise!

Team CocoTeam Coco: "The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry contains a variety of hands-on exhibits based on physical science. Blah, blah, blah, why aren’t you at a brewery?" - Conan O'Brien

NASANASA: OMSI's Science Education Resource Center (SERC) is home of the NASA Regional Educator Resource Center and is filled with resources for educators. It's open 3:30-5:00pm every Thursday except holidays. Read more.

Portland Children's Museum is one of The 11 Best Museums in Portland.

6. Portland Children's Museum

8.2
4015 SW Canyon Rd (at Washington Park), Portland, OR
Science Museum · 33 tips and reviews

Jennifer R.Jennifer Richardson: Great place! A little chaotic though

K12 IncK12 Inc: Did you know? The first museum designed specifically for children was founded in 1899 in Brooklyn, NY. Portland Children's Museum is the sixth oldest and the oldest on the West Coast.

gwaltergwalter: We like the clay room

Oregon Historical Society is one of The 11 Best Museums in Portland.

7. Oregon Historical Society

7.8
1200 SW Park Ave (btwn SW Madison St & SW Jefferson St), Portland, OR
History Museum · 13 tips and reviews

Pach R.Pach Reed: Great!! I'm a museum enthusiastic and this one was very nice. Small but rich in content, the staff was fantastic.

K12 IncK12 Inc: Did you know? Portland could have been named Boston! The city’s founders flipped a coin to decide which of their hometowns their new city would be named after, Portland, ME or Boston, MA.

roger a.roger aldrich: This place was great on a rainy afternoon. My favorite part was the old newsreels showing a wilder Oregon that doesn't exist anymore.

Oregon History Museum is one of The 11 Best Museums in Portland.

8. Oregon History Museum

7.6
1211 SW Broadway (SW Madison St.), Portland, OR
History Museum · Downtown Portland · 5 tips and reviews

Amy D.Amy Dittmeier: Really nice museum for tourist to see some cool artifacts from Oregon history. If you're a AAA member, you get some bucks off too!

Murdo C.Murdo Connochie: Excellent permanent exhibition on Oregon's history. The temporary ones are great too; the JFK exhibit was on when we visited.

Andrew C.Andrew C: Apparently this place is FREE if you're a Multnomah County resident. Just show your ID. Cool exhibits in here too. You'll leave proud to live here.

Oregon Rail Heritage Center is one of The 11 Best Museums in Portland.

9. Oregon Rail Heritage Center

7.9
2250 SE Water Ave, Portland, OR
Rail Station · Hosford-Abernethy · 7 tips and reviews

Rodrigo C.Rodrigo Campos: A hidden jewel just around the corner from the OMSI. The volunteers are doing an amazing job. 10/10

Vincent G.Vincent Gong: Steam and diesel locomotives, passenger cars on display.

John S.John Sellers: TRAINS!!! If you have a child in your life, you have to come here. They even offer a train ride during the summer time.

Harry C. Kendall Planetarium is one of The 11 Best Museums in Portland.

10. Harry C. Kendall Planetarium

7.7
1945 SE Water Ave (in OMSI), Portland, OR
Planetarium · 4 tips and reviews

IsaacIsaac: The best view tends to be on the opposite side of the room from the entrance.

mimi l.mimi lavallee: Pink floyd show is great!!!!!

Robin T.Robin Tibbals: Yes to the rockin show!

Newspace Center for Photography is one of The 11 Best Museums in Portland.

11. Newspace Center for Photography

7.6
1632 SE 10th Ave, Portland, OR
Art Museum · 2 tips and reviews

J C.J C: Great place to learn how to work your newish DSLR camera that's been sitting on the shelf for months. Laid back classes, not college level (in case you want more of a challenge).

Adam C.Adam Coddington: Have you ever developed your own black and white film? It's easier than you think, and lots of fun. At two bucks a roll, you can do it all yourself here.