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The Free Portland Museum That Turns a Rainy Day Into an Adventure

Nature lovers will find plenty to fall for at this one-of-a-kind museum in Washington Park, which offers everything from an immersive theater to virtual rainforest safaris and so much more.

by Jennifer Brooks-Parker
on Jul 3
An indoor forest-themed exhibit features realistic trees, rocks, and educational displays about forest ecosystems.
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I Visited This Gorgeous Mansion In Astoria — And Discovered It Is Haunted

by Sarah Vanbuskirk
on Mar 29
Historic Flavel House Museum with a tall turret, surrounded by greenery, under a bright sky. Built in 1885.
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Celebrate Black and African Culture With Two Outstanding Exhibits At This Oregon Art Museum

by Sarah Vanbuskirk
on Jan 19
A modern building with a brick facade, illuminated at dusk, featuring abstract green and yellow designs.
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Be One Of The First To See The Adorable Baby Beaver At The High Desert Museum In Oregon

by Sarah Vanbuskirk
on Dec 15
Exterior of the High Desert Museum, surrounded by trees and autumn foliage, with a clear sky above.
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With Full-Sized Boats And 30,000 Items, This Small Town Museum In Oregon Is A True Hidden Gem

by Christy Articola
on Jun 13
A view of a harbor with ships, a large building, and parked cars along the waterfront under a clear blue sky.

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There’s A Museum Of Oddities In Oregon, And It’s One Of The Quirkiest Places You’ll Ever Go

The Zymoglyphic Museum in Portland, Oregon, is a unique and quirky museum dedicated to the fictional Zymoglyphic region, open only two days a month.

by Christy Articola
on Apr 21
Colorful sign for "The Zymoglyphic Museum," featuring whimsical creatures and artistic lettering on a dark background.
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This Old-School Amuseument Park In Oregon Is Quite Possibly The Most Delightful Day Trip Ever

Oaks Amusement Park in Portland, Oregon, offers nostalgic, old-fashioned fun for all ages.

by Sarah McCosham
on Feb 13
Aerial view of a colorful amusement park at dusk, featuring a lit roller coaster and carnival rides by a river.
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Oregon Has An Entire Museum Dedicated To Puppets And It’s As Awesome As You’d Think

The Portland Puppet Museum in Oregon showcases the history and variety of puppetry from around the world.

by Jackie Sutherlin
on Aug 16
Colorful storefront of the Portland Puppet Museum, featuring chairs outside and whimsical decorations in the windows.
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Oregon Has An Entire Museum Dedicated To Carousels And It’s As Awesome As You’d Think

The Historic Carousel & Museum in Albany, Oregon, offers a nostalgic and unique experience celebrating the artistry and history of carousels.

by Sarah McCosham
on Dec 30
A beautifully lit carousel building at dusk, featuring the sign "Albany Carousel" and decorative lights.
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This Exhibit At The Museum Of Natural And Cultural History Takes You On A Medieval Adventure In Oregon

The Museum of Natural and Cultural History in Eugene, Oregon, offers an immersive "Magic in Medieval Europe" exhibit that brings medieval history to life.

by Sarah McCosham
on Dec 21
A wooden building with a large elephant statue in front, surrounded by trees and a pathway.
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Movie Madness Is A Movie Museum And Video Rental Store In Oregon That’s Every Film Buff’s Dream

Movie Madness in Portland, Oregon, is a nostalgic video rental store and movie museum with a vast collection of films and iconic movie memorabilia.

by Sarah McCosham
on Dec 1
A video rental store with a neon sign reading "Movie Madness" and a marquee highlighting over 80,000 rentals.
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Geek Out Over The Goonies And National Lampoon’s Animal House At The Oregon Film Museum

The Oregon Film Museum in Astoria celebrates the state's film history, especially the cult classic "The Goonies."

by Sarah McCosham
on Oct 26
Exterior of the Oregon Film Museum, a historic building with barred windows and a black SUV parked in front.