Created in 1898, this fascinating Museum should probably be your first stop in Oregon before you go visiting the rest of the state.  it does a wonderful job of conveying the state's identity to you. There are over 85,000 artefacts here, the most famous of which includes the Portland Penny, which was used to decide the city's name; Captain Robert gray storage chest comma add 10000 year old sandal; presidential memorabilia; artefacts from the Lewis and Clark Centennial exposition; and even everyday items. The main exhibit is the Oregon my Oregon display which covers nearly the entirety of Oregon history from the earliest settlements the current times. The museum also functions as a historic research library and has an extensive historic photograph collection. Occasionally special temporary exhibits are also hosted. Information about these can be found on the Museum website.

• Check out to the museum store.
• Check the Museum website in case it is closed for bad weather.

• Students and Seniors (60+) (with ID) $9
• Youth (6 – 18) $5
• Free for five and under

Library:

• Tuesdays:  1pm – 5pm
• Wednesday – Saturday: 10am – 5pm

• Portland Streetcars A-Loop and NS-Line, stop Art Museum
• Buses 6, 38, 45, 55, 58, 68, 92, 96 stop SW Jefferson & Broadway
• Buses 8, 9, 10, 14, 17, 43, 66 stop SW 6th & Main

Stop City Hall/SW 5th & Jefferson MAX Station

• MAX Green Line, Orangne Line
• Bus 291

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