Museums in Portland

The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) is a major hands-on science center on the east bank of the Willamette River. Its five exhibition halls, planetarium, and submarine tour make it one of the top science museums on the West Coast.

The Oregon Historical Society in Portland's cultural district tells the story of Oregon from indigenous civilizations through the Lewis and Clark expedition to the modern era. The museum features immersive exhibitions and a major research library.

The Portland Art Museum is the oldest art museum on the West Coast, founded in 1892. Its collection of over 50,000 works spans from Native American art to contemporary installation, with particular strengths in Pacific Northwest and Asian art.