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PDX Parent’s Guide to Fun, Educational,

Kid-friendly Museums

Portland Art Museum

30 November 2018 | pdxparent.com

Robert Melee

Sculptures

These colorful

statues

by Robert

Melee that

preside over

the outdoor

sculpture mall look like a million

melted crayons!

Dan Flavin

Neon

This piece

is a visitor

favorite.

Have your

littles strike

a pose in

front of it for

a cool lighting effect.

Jeppe

Hein,

Please

Participate

This new

neon

installation

is both beautiful to look at and

inspiring to read.

Kehinde Wiley

This commanding

Kehinde Wiley

piece may look

familiar. The artist

is the same one

who painted

Barak Obama’s

official portrait.

Why Kids ♥ ItTalking about what they

see and what they think.

Trying their own hand at

sketching.

Why Parents ♥ ItTime to connect with

kids and family in a

environment that

encourages observation,

reflection and

conversation.

MUSEUM INFOAddress: 1219 SW Park Ave., Portland, OR 97205

Website: portlandartmuseum.org

Hours: Tuesday-Wednesday: 10 am-5 pm; Thursday-Friday: 10 am-8 pm; Saturday-Sunday: 10 am-5 pm.

Admission: Kids 17 and under are free. General admission: $20; seniors (ages 62+) and college students: $17.

Additional admission access offers available — visit portlandartmuseum.org/plan-your-visit/

admissionaccess-programs.

Free/Discounted Days: Free First Thursday: every first Thursday of the month (5 pm-8 pm); $5 After 5 pm:

every Friday; quarterly Miller Family Free Days (dates vary).

Museum Café: Museum Grounds

Inclusivity Information: portlandartmuseum.org/plan-your-visit/accessibility

Special Events for Families/Kids: Family tours, Sundays at 12:30 pm.

Baby Mornings, the first Thursday of each month, starting at 10 am.

Reciprocal Memberships: Enjoy reciprocal admission to select art museums

around the county when you become a member at the Friend level and above.

Get Social: facebook.com/portlandartmuseum | Instagram: @portlandartmuseum

Twitter: @pdxartmuseum

SHARE YOUR SELFIESnap a pic and share it

with us at #kidsheartmuseums,

#portlandartmuseum.

Robert Melee (American, born 1966), Her Leaving, 2008, enamel paint on bronze.

Dan Flavin (American, 1933-1996), untitled (to Donna) 2, 1971, fluorescent light.

Jeppe Hein (Danish, born 1974), Please Participate, 2015, neon tubes and transformers.

Kehinde Wiley (American, born 1977). Indio Cuauhtemoc (World Stage: Brazil), 2017. Oil on canvas. Collection of Arlene and Harold Schnitzer.

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Oregon Zoo

MUSEUM INFOAddress: 4001 SW Canyon Rd., Portland, OR 97221

Website: oregonzoo.org

Hours: Opens at 9:30 am. Closing times are seasonal — see website.

Admission: Seasonal prices — see website.

Free/Discounted Days: $5 per person admission every day for qualifying families. See oregonzoo.org/ForAll.

Zoo Cafés: Yes, multiple.

Programs for Homeschoolers: Downloadable grade-specific field trip activity guides available.

Camps/Classes: oregonzoo.org/camp

Special Events for Families/Kids: Many! Check the schedule at oregonzoo.org/events.

Reciprocal Memberships: Limited — see website.

Get Social: facebook.com/oregonzoo | Instagram: @oregonzoo

Twitter: @oregonzoo

Predators of the Serengeti

Take a selfie with the lions and

cheetahs behind you.

Steller Cove

See the seals gliding through a

sunlit pool.

Elephant Plaza

Watch the Asian elephants have

a slam-dunk pool party.

Family Farm

Document your condor

wings or meet the goat

kids.

Why Kids ♥ ItWhat could be better

than getting up close and

personal with some of the

most amazing animals on

earth? From watching Lily

the elephant swim in her

pool to racing a cheetah

to standing like a flamingo,

kids never tire of interacting

with their favorite wildlife.

Why Parents ♥ ItThe zoo is the perfect

outing! Kids can expend

some energy playing in

nature, and have their

minds engaged while

being delighted by wildlife.

Parents love getting

outside, the variety of food

and beverage options

that appeal to both kids

and grown-ups (including

Oregon beer & wine!). There

are plenty of indoor viewing

options as well, so the zoo

is appealing no matter the

weather.



#oregonzoo.

Oregon Museum of Science and Industry


MUSEUM INFOAddress: 1945 SE Water Ave., Portland, OR 97214

Website: omsi.edu

Hours: Tuesday-Sunday: 9:30 am-5:30 pm. Closed Mondays.

Admission: General admission: $14.50; youth: $9.75; seniors: $11.25. Free for members.

Free/Discounted Days: $2 general admission on the first Sunday of every month.

Museum Café: Theory (restaurant), and Empirical Café (coffee, pastries, snacks).

Reciprocal Memberships: Association of Science – Technology Centers (ASTC).

Get Social: facebook.com/OMSI.Museum | Instagram: @omsi | Twitter: @omsi

(OMSI)Why Kids ♥ ItSee what outer space

looks like, make goo in

crazy colors while wearing

fun goggles, design your

own boat, launch a water

rocket. A day at OMSI is

always a new adventure!

Why Parents ♥ ItA day of play at OMSI

is fun, and key to early

childhood development.

Exploring, observing,

and asking questions

through hands-on

science activities helps

young learners develop

critical skills for the future,

including problem solving,

communication, attention

to detail, and a love of

learning.

Giant

OMSI

Located

near the

OMSI

north

parking

lot, this

picture-

perfect spot is where memories

are made.

Exploring New Galaxies

Ever wondered what you’d look

like with

a space

suit on?

Now

you’ll

know!

Portland’s

Biggest

Instrument

You can see it

from the Portland

skyline, but did

you know you

could also make

music with OMSI’s

smokestack?

Goggles? Check!

Who knew safe science was

so Instagrammable?



#omsi.


Portland Children´s Museum

Zany Maze

Tour Zany

Maze and be

sure to get

a photo with

the garden

as the back-

drop! While

you’re there

stop and smell the flowers and

herbs, touch soft plants, and

visit the Bee Hotel.

The Market

Food Truck

What’s a

visit to

Portland

without a

food truck

selfie? Snap

a picture of your culinary creation

in The Market, our garden-to-table

exhibit.

Photo Op

Take a photo

of the whole

family in our

iconic photo

frame before

you start your

adventure

at Portland

Children’s

Museum!

Clay Studio

Your child’s imagination will soar

with open-ended sensory

exploration in our Clay Studio.

Don’t

forget

to snap

a photo

of the

finished

piece!

Why Kids ♥ ItWith endless materials and

activities for children to

explore, the museum is a

perfect place for children to

engage in playful learning

experiences as they

imagine, design, invent and

create.

Why Parents ♥ ItVisiting museum exhibits

can help children develop

innovative problem-solving

skills, feeding their love

of learning. Grown-ups

can enjoy playing right

alongside their children,

nurturing their own curiosity,

creativity and empathy.



#portlandchildrensmuseum.

MUSEUM INFOAddress: 4015 SW Canyon Rd., Portland, OR 97221

Website: portlandcm.org

Hours: 9 am-5 pm

Admission: General admission (ages 1-64): $11; under age 1: free; seniors (ages 65+): $10; military: $9.

Free for members.

Free/Discounted Days: Admission is just $3 per person between 9 am -noon every second Sunday of the

month. Once you’re here, stay to play all day!

Museum Café: Yes! 9 am-4 pm.

Camps/Classes: Yes! More info at portlandcm.org/visit/camps-classes

Inclusivity Information: portlandcm.org/join/family-access-program

Special Events for Families/Kids: Special events every day!

Get Social: facebook.com/portlandcm | Instagram: @portlandchildrensmuseum

Twitter: @portlandcm

MUSEUM INFOAddress: 1200 SW Park Ave., Portland, OR 97205

Website: ohs.org

Hours: Monday-Saturday: 10 am-5 pm; Sunday: Noon-5 pm.

Admission: General admission: $11; ages 6-18: $5. Free for children ages 5 and under, and all Multnomah

County residents.

Reciprocal Memberships: ohs.org/join/reciprocal-membership.cfm

Get Social: facebook.com/oregonhistory

Instagram: @oregonhistoricalsociety | Twitter: @OrHist

Oregon Historical Society


Why Kids ♥ ItWith three floors of

exhibits featuring

ancient artifacts, digital

interactives, and hands-on

games and activities, the

Oregon Historical Society

brings history to life for

kids of all ages!

Why Parents ♥ ItThe Oregon Historical

Society’s permanent

History Hub exhibit tells

stories of the diverse

people and events that

have shaped Oregon

history. It’s designed for

kids, by kids, but there’s

so much to learn for the

history buff of any age!



#oregonhistoricalsociety.

Abigail Scott

Duniway’s

Typewriter

This typewrit-

er is one of

many artifacts

in History Hub.

It belonged

to Abigail Scott Duniway, a leader

in Oregon’s suffrage movement,

which gave women the right to

vote.

Board

Game

This

interactive

game can

be played

solo or

with the

whole family. Players journey

through Oregon history in the

shoes of one of six different

individuals.

Stand Up for

Fairness

This section

of History Hub

asks students

to think about

ways that they

have stood up

for fairness in their school or com-

munity. Using sticky notes, visitors

can add their voice to a display in

the exhibit.

Book Nook

The History

Hub “book

nook” is the

perfect way

to cap off

your visit.

Reflect on

what you have learned by

reading more about the differ-

ent cultures that have shaped

Oregon’s history.


Rice Museum of Rocks & MineralsWhy Kids ♥ ItThe inside of the museum

is home to sparkling

crystals, rocks that glow

under ultra-violet light,

giant thunder eggs,

fossilized dinosaurs and

their poop. The outside

of the museum has lush

green lawns and room to

run! Plus, every kid leaves

here with a free rock from

our rock pile.

Why Parents ♥ ItThe museum is located

in the historic home of

Richard and Helen Rice.

An outstanding example

of mid-century modern

architecture, parents

marvel at the building as

much as the collection of

fine minerals, appreciate

the science exploration

focus, and love our picnic

area and outdoor space.

Opal-filled Thunder Egg

The

largest

opal-filled

thunder

egg found

to date

is from

Oregon.

Basalt

Column

Columnar

basalt is

common

around the

volcanoes of

Oregon and

Washington.

Gibeon Meteorite

Touch

a 210

pound iron

meteorite

from outer

space.

Alma Rose Rhodochrosite

Save the

best for last

and head

downstairs

to the

Master

Gallery and

see the

Alma Rose.



#ricenwmuseum.

MUSEUM INFOAddress: 26385 NW Groveland Dr., Hillsboro, OR 97214

Website: ricenorthwestmuseum.org

Hours: Wednesday-Friday: 1 pm-5 pm; Saturday-Sunday: 10 am-5 pm.

Admission: Ages 18-59: $12; ages 5-17, and military/veterans: $8; Seniors (60+): $10. Free for members and

children 4 and under.

Free/Discounted Days: Free: Northwest Fossil Fest by North America Research Group on the second Saturday

in August. Washington County Library patrons can reserve a Cultural Pass to Adventure for free admission

for two individuals. Discounted: Thunder-Egg-Stravaganza and Summer Festival.

Programs for Homeschoolers: Yes! ricenorthwestmuseum.org/education/small-school-home-school-tours/

Special Events for Families/Kids: Mystery Mineral Day (last Saturday in February); Thunder-Egg-Stravaganza

(Saturday before Easter); Summer Festival (first weekend in August).

Reciprocal Memberships: Portland Attraction Marketing Alliance —

ricenorthwestmuseum.org/membership

Get Social: facebook.com/RiceNWMuseum

Instagram: @RiceNWMuseum | Twitter: @RiceNWMuseum


End of the Oregon Trail Interpretive

Hank the

Buffalo

Just how big are

buffalo? And

why on earth

would children

on the Oregon

Trail gather their poop? These

are questions Hank the Buffalo

can answer for you, if you pet him

nicely!

Prairie

Schooner

The wagons

that brought

the pioneers

across the Trail

had to be sturdy

to survive the

2,000-mile trip! See for yourself in

the exhibit and consider what you

would have packed in them.

Land Claim

Office

This is where

pioneers had

to complete

the paperwork

to receive

640 acres of

free land — 1 whole square mile! This

is the main reason people

decided to cross the Oregon Trail.

Heritage Garden

This heritage garden

grows the kinds of

plants many pioneers

brought with them as

seeds or clippings. It

is maintained by the

Master Gardeners

and has the official End of the

Oregon Trail marker.

MUSEUM INFOAddress: 1726 Washington St., Oregon City, OR 97045

Website: historicoregoncity.org

Hours: Monday-Saturday: 9:30 am-5:00 pm; Sunday: 10:30 am-5:00 pm. Last admission at 4 pm.

Admission: General admission: $13; seniors (60+): $9; youth (13-18): $9; children (4-12): $7. Children 3 and under,

and active military personnel (with ID), are free.

Free/Discounted Days: Use the Clackamas County Library Cultural Pass for free admission for up

to two adults and six children.

Museum Café: Gift shop includes a variety of local snacks and beverages.

Programs for Homeschoolers: Customized packages available.

Special Events for Families/Kids: Heartstrings musical duo performances monthly;

check website for details and other events.

Reciprocal Memberships: Clackamas County Heritage Council sites,

such as Philip Foster Farm, Museum of the Oregon Territory, and more.

& Visitor Information CenterWhy Kids ♥ ItHands-on activities bring

the Oregon Trail to life. Kids

can pack a wagon, dress

up in pioneer clothes, sign

a land claim, and make

candles, butter, rag dolls,

and other crafts they are

welcome to take home!

Why Parents ♥ ItHistorically clothed

interpreters and the

25-minute feature film

Bound for Oregon help

visitors experience history

for themselves. Exhibits

made in partnership with

Oregon Black Pioneers

and the Confederated

Tribes of the Grand Ronde

share the authentic stories

of diverse Oregon Trail

pioneers. An on-site state

and county welcome center

can help parents plan

their next outing with lots

of information on other

interesting sites in

Oregon City and beyond.



#historicoregoncity.


Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum

MUSEUM INFOAddress: 500 NE Captain Michael King Smith Way, McMinnville, OR 97128

Website: evergreenmuseum.org

Hours: 9 am-5 pm. Closed Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.

Admission: General admission (ages 17-64): $27; seniors (ages 65+): $24; kids (ages 5-16): $19. Children

younger than 5 and active military personnel (with ID), are free.

Free/Discounted Days: Veterans Day: Veterans plus one guest receive free admission.

Programs for Homeschoolers: Every month, our education department hosts Home School Days focused on

science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Camps/Classes: Visit evergreenmuseum.org/educational-programs

Reciprocal Memberships: Association of Science – Technology Centers (ATSC),

Portland Attractions Marketing Alliance Reciprocal Membership Program.

Get Social: facebook.com/EvergreenMuseum

Instagram: @evergreenmuseum | Twitter: @evergreenmuseum

Why Kids ♥ ItThe museum strives to ignite

a passion for aviation and

space exploration in youth

through interactive displays

such as our Titan II Missile

launch room, various flight

simulators, and static air and

spacecraft displays.

Why Parents ♥ ItThere’s something for

everyone — interactives

for kids and adults, two

giant buildings packed

with air and spacecraft,

a large-format movie

theater, and more than 250

experienced volunteers who

bring displays to life. The

museum offers a variety of

experiences, providing a

family-friendly outing that

can be enjoyed by all ages.



#evergreenmuseum.

DC-3 Tour

Area

One of the

greatest

aircraft

ever built,

our DC-3

has flown

more than

15 million passenger miles.

Tours available.

Titan II

Missile

This former

satellite

launch

vehicle

stands in

launch

position in our Space Museum

building. Don’t miss the control room

experience located beneath it!

Mercury

Capsule

Exhibit

Kids can

interact with

a mock-up of

the capsule,

then see

Serial Number

10, one of 20 real capsules built for

the Mercury Program.

Spruce Goose

The crown

jewel of our

museum was

intended for

troop/tank

transport

during World

War II. Step

inside the

cargo area of the largest aircraft

at that time.

Columbia River Maritime Museum


What’s

the

Weather?

Try giving

a weather

forecast!

There will

be three

scenes, including the five-day

forecast, “live” from the South

Jetty, and the regional conditions.

Why Don’t I Feel

Well?

Seasickness

certainly spoils

a perfectly fun

boating trip. It’s

really just motion

sickness, like

getting carsick or when you feel

queasy after a carnival ride.

U.S.S.

Knapp

Explore

the bridge

of the

U.S.S.

Knapp, a Fletcher-class destroyer.

After decommissioning, the entire

bridge was donated to the museum.

Weighing in at 13 tons, she was

barged down the Columbia River

from Portland.

Take the Helm

This towboat

wheelhouse

is specially

designed for

travel on the

Columbia and

Snake Rivers. It

sits high atop

the towboat, giving the captain

a clear view beyond the barges

ahead.

MUSEUM INFOAddress: 1792 Marine Dr., Astoria, OR, 97103

Website: crmm.org

Hours: 9:30 am-5:00 pm.

Admission: General admission: $14; seniors (ages 65+): $12; kids (ages 6-17):$5. Kids under 6 and active duty

military: free.

Free/Discounted Days: November 4 is Community Day at the Maritime Museum! Admission is free with a

donation of canned goods or cash to the Clatsop Community Action Regional Food Bank.

Programs for Homeschoolers: There are several options for onsite programs for homeschoolers.

View all education programs online at crmm.org/maritime-museum-school-offerings.html

Reciprocal Memberships: The Columbia River Maritime Museum works with the Portland Attractions

Marketing Alliance to offer reciprocal admission privileges for one month during the year. View the

schedule at crmm.org/maritime-museum-events.html.

Get Social: facebook.com/Columbia-River-Maritime-Museum

Instagram: @columbiarivermaritimemuseum

Why Kids ♥ ItKids love our hands-on

experiences, including a

green screen where they

can give a weather report.

Families can also tour a

decommissioned floating

lightship.

Why Parents ♥ It“The initial displays of ships

with hands-on for the kids

was great. One display

goes into details of the

USCG rescue school and

boats, which was very

interesting. We had no idea

the Columbia River mouth

area was so dangerous. The

back half of the museum

was great to tie in the

history of navigation with

practical tools of shipping,

technology, etc. Kids loved

the FLIR display. Parents will

appreciate its ‘right size’.”

(Eric W., TripAdvisor).



#columbiarivermaritimemuseum.


Gilbert House Children´s Museum

VetClinic

Be a

veterinarian

for the day!

The Vet Clinic

will spur

your child’s

imagination

with an exam

table, colorful kennel, washing

station, X-ray viewer, and a

reception desk for secretarial work.

Lights!

Camera!

Action!

Step into a

production

studio just for

kids! Explore

our new green-screen technology

as you act or perform in a variety of

digital environments. You can even

view yourself in real-time on a digital

monitor.

Farm to

Table

Plant

and

harvest

your

own

crops,

gather your own eggs, serve

up a farm-fresh meal, and

milk Annabelle, the Gilbert

House cow!

Salem Station

Explore

different

modes of

transportation

as you navigate,

explore, and

construct.

Engineer a bridge with magnetic

wooden blocks, create your own

town at an interactive table, drive

a bus, or enjoy the electric train!

MUSEUM INFOAddress: 116 Marion St. NE, Salem, OR 97301

Website: acgilbert.org

Hours: Tuesday-Sunday: 10 am-5 pm. Summer hours: Monday-Sunday: 10 am-5 pm.

Admission: Ages 2-59: $8; seniors (60+) and military: $7; children under 1: free. Free for members.

Free/Discounted Days: Free admission on February 18, Legacy of Play; June 24, Summer Block Party.

Programs for Homeschoolers: Yes! Please visit acgilbert.org/homeschool-adventures

Camps/Classes: Yes! Please visit acgilbert.org/classes-workshops

Special Events for Families/Kids: “Noon Year’s Eve” celebration, December 31. Check our event calendar for

more seasonal activities: acgilbert.org/event-calendar

Reciprocal Memberships: Association of Science – Technology Centers (ATSC),

Travel Passport Program.

Get Social: facebook.com/gilberthouse | Instagram: @gilbert_house

Twitter: @Gilberthouse

Why Kids ♥ ItReady, set, play! Our

20,000-square-foot Outdoor

Discovery Area will delight

your senses as you climb,

dig, slide and explore! Step

inside to find 15 hands-on

exhibits, where you can

role-play a variety of kid-

sized careers, create a

work of art, or take part in

an engineering challenge.

You’ll find endless hours of

entertainment, just for kids.

Why Parents ♥ ItA short hop from Portland,

Gilbert House offers a

unique family experience,

providing hands-on learning

and discovery through

exhibits that inspire creative

play in the areas of science,

technology, engineering,

art, and math. Watch your

little ones develop new

interests, engage with new

technology, and gain a new

perspective on the world

around them.



#gilberthouse.


Hands On Children´s Museum

MUSEUM INFOAddress: 414 Jefferson St. NE, Olympia, WA 98501

Website: hocm.org

Hours: Monday–Saturday: 10 am-5 pm; Sunday 11 am-5 pm.

Admission: General admission (ages 2-64): $13.95; seniors (65+): $11.95; military / foster family / first responder

(with valid ID): $11.95; babies (0-23 months): free. Free for members.

Free/Discounted Days: Free First Friday Nights, 5 pm-9 pm. See hocm.org for more.

Museum Café: Yes! hocm.org/cafe

Programs for Homeschoolers: Yes! hocm.org/field-trips

Camps/Classes: Yes! hocm.org/camps

Inclusivity Information: hocm.org/sensory-friendly-events

Special Events for Families/Kids: Summer Splash! (June-August),

Boo Bash (Saturday and Sunday before Halloween), Noon Year’s Eve (December 31).

Reciprocal Memberships: Yes! hocm.org/membership

Get Social: facebook.com/handsonchildrensmuseum | Twitter: @HandsOnMuseum

Eagle’s Nest

Challenge your-

self! Explore

a two-story

climber and

enter a life-

sized eagle’s

nest 20 feet in

the air! Spot the eagle flying in, and

then come swirling down the stream

slide into Puget Sound Gallery.

Cargo Ship

Captain a

two-story

cargo ship

and explore

Puget

Sound sea

life up close as you crawl through

the hull. Operate a crane on the

port’s working waterfront, and make

and float your own boat!

Lighthouse

Lookout

Climb the giant

32-foot lighthouse

and get a birds-eye-

view of the Outdoor

Discovery Center,

complete with mama

and baby orcas,

Puget Sound driftwood fort construc-

tion, trike-and-hike loop, and more!

MakeSpace

Let’s make

something!

Children and

their parents

can design,

tinker,

experiment and create using hot

glue guns, hand tools, electric

scissors, circuits, silkscreen presses

and more!


with us at #kidsheartmuseums

Why Kids ♥ It150 interactive exhibits

including Emergency!,

Ballcano, art studio,

MakeSpace and two-

story climber. Wonder

awaits in the Outdoor

Discovery Center featuring

Lighthouse Lookout, Trike

Loop, Children’s Garden,

Northwest Naturalist Cabin

and more! Don’t miss

special event dates during

spring and winter break

weeks, Summer Splash!

Festival, Boo Bash, and

“Noon Year’s Eve” Party.

Why Parents ♥ ItWashington’s award-

winning museum on

Olympia’s waterfront,

adjacent to WET Science

Center and a plaza with

a 250-foot interactive

stream. Near Farmer’s

Market, Percival Landing

and the downtown.

Beautiful, clean facility

featuring yummy fresh food

in the café. Trip Advisor

Certificate of Excellence

and winner for Best Kid-

Friendly Fun in the Best of

Western Washington!

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