Best Museums in Hillsboro

"1219 SW Park Avenue Portland OR 97205 503-226-2811www.portlandartmuseum.org. The largest art museum in Oregon and one of the oldest in the country the Portland Art Museum was organized in 1892 and its first exhibition was a set of magnificent plaster casts of Greek and Roman sculpture displayed in the upper hall of the city’s library. Those casts still dot the museum a reminder of how the museum — and Western art — began."

"If your family can’t get enough of art, check out Portland Art Museum. Portland Art Museum is the oldest Art Museum in the Pacific Northwest, so you are experiencing a little piece of history there as well."

"If you are keen on art, or if it is raining (it does that come Autumn/Fall, a lot), you might want to swing by Portland Art Museum (1219 SW Park Ave) or the Oregon Historical Society (1200 S.W. Park Ave) to see local and historical artefacts. You will also find the very instagrammable 65 foot Portland sign ‘the Schnitz’ in Downtown Portland, outside of Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall. Looking for a tour with a local?. Check out this 2-hour walking tour of Downtown Portland."

"Aimed for children up to 12 years old, the Portland Children’s Museum gives your kids a chance to get interactive with their minds, and to have fun doing it!. With a handful of permanent exhibits that encourage creativity, thinking critically, and connecting with nature in a 1.3-acre outdoor playground that gets their blood pumping!. Helping kids get the education they need in a way that makes it entertaining and fun is more than enough reason to see why the Portland Children’s Museum is one of the best museums in Portland."

"That’s no typo — this Southeast Portland collection of toys from 1869 to 1939 belonged to Frank Kidd and includes throwback items such as toy cars, piggy banks, and gadgets like a Dick Tracy wrist radio. It’s open weekday afternoons, and on the weekend by appointment."

"You can visit the Frank Kidd Toy Museum for some nostalgic moments. Unfortunately, it looks like the museum may have closed but we’re going to leave it here until that’s confirmed. Finnegan’s Toy Store is also a local favorite (map it)."

"Home of the last steamboat ever built in the United States, the Oregon Maritime Museum aims to educate and provide the public with the knowledge, tools, and resources to understand maritime traditions and how things operated back when these boats were consistently being used around the world!. By helping you hop into the past in hopes that it’ll change the way you engage with the future, it’s easy to see why the Oregon Maritime Museum is one of the best museums in Portland. Come and take a look at the Portland for yourself to see what the only steamboat left looks like!"

"Experience the adventure of life on the rivers when you explore the sternwheeler Portland, the last operating steam-powered sternwheel tug in the United States!. Volunteers will take you on a tour of the steamer and tell stories of the local rivers and their maritime history. On the tour, you’ll be able to see ship models, maritime artifacts and memorabilia, the museum store and the library, which houses over 2,500 volumes and 22,000 photographs related to maritime history."

"For adults of all things freaky and scary, the Freakybuttrue Peculiarium is the perfect place for you to embrace your spooky side!. With a gift shop that’s free to browse and a museum in the back that gives you a tour of frights and terrifying sights, it’s easy to see why this unique attraction is among the best museums in Portland, and why people can’t stop raving about their creepy take on hidden legends and interactive gore-filled haunt fests!. Take a look through the alien autopsy area, where you can see what might reside on the inside of a creature from outer space."

"Packed full of creepy but fun exhibits, like Al Capone’s safe, an alien autopsy table, and an exhibit on spontaneous combustion, this Northwest Portland gallery and shop serves up original artwork and ice cream. Because everyone likes ice cream, right?. It’s open Wednesday-Monday 11 a.m –7 p.m."

"This museum serves as a focal point for the preservation and sharing of the history and culture of the Japanese American community in Portland’s Old Town neighborhood."

"Japanese American history & cultural museum in Portland's Old Town. Featuring the permanent exhibit, “Reflections of an American Community,” & rotating exhibits"

"For fans of whimsy and the feeling of being a child once more, the Portland Puppet Museum offers to take you down a road that’ll have you feeling like a kid again!. Browse through a collection of puppets from all sorts of backgrounds, and allow yourself to get lost in the feeling of carefree notions in one of the best museums in Portland. After looking through all of the amazing and wonderful creations, try your hand at making your very own puppet!"

"Taking up residence in an old corner store in Sellwood, this is where hundreds of puppets, ranging from walking, talking animals to marionette witches, come to life every Thursday through Sunday with live performances. Kids can try their hand at making their own puppets, too."

"Portland Puppet Museum is your place to learn about all things puppet and as their website says, to let loose your inner child. Ping Pong’s Pint Size Puppet Museum is Oregon’s first and only puppet museum."

"Right across the parking lot from the Washington Park MAX Station, you will find the Portland Children’s Museum and the Oregon Zoo. The Children’s Museum provides interactive educational and creative activities, both for younger and older children. Kids aged 2-6 will love the exhibits with water and toys, while children around 9 will take to Museum’s maker and clay areas. The Oregon Zoo, covering 64 acres, is primarily focused on promoting conservation, with many endangered animal species, such as polar bears and elephants."

"If you are looking kids activities in Portland (especially if you are visiting Portland with a toddler) – the Portland Children’s Museum can be a great option. This museum is very aptly described as “the museum that doesn’t act like a museum”. I loved that at this attraction kids are strongly encouraged to touch and explore their way through the many exhibits including a Zany Maze, Pet Hospital, Clay Studio and a Treehouse Adventure."

"What’s more historical — a video store, or a museum dedicated to cinema props?. Thankfully, this Southeast Portland shop houses both, with more than 100 pieces of movie history, like a shower scene knife from Psycho, Julie Andrews’ dress from The Sound of Music, the baby carriage from The Untouchables, and more. At this uniquely-Portland homage to cinema you can experience the history, rent a movie, and even rent the mini-plex for a personal screening!"

"Not only does Movie Madness boast the world’s most extensive video, DVD, and Blue-Ray rental selection, it also is host to a unique Museum of Motion Picture History. The museum literally takes you on a journey that spans the entire history of cinema with its over 100 pieces of one of a kind costumes and props."

"Portland, Oregon, is celebrated for its foodie scene, from its food cart pods to those famous doughnuts. While you’ll certainly want to arrive hungry in this Northwest city, you don’t have to worry about spending a fortune when it comes to sampling all the fare. Believe it or not, countless spots serve up affordable meals."

"Canard is a cozy French bistro open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily. The dishes are on the small side, so plan to order a few things to share. If you are unsure what to try, consider the French toast made with Cadillac oranges, walnuts, and créme Anglaise, it's divine."

"Ever wonder what a breakfast joint from James Beard winner Gabriel Rucker might look like?. Here it is in Canard (our Restaurant of the Year 2018): a cool Elmer’s on Paris’s Left Bank. The mood continues nonstop for 16 hours daily."

"The hotly anticipated little sibling of chef Gabriel Rucker's rightly famous Le Pigeon, Canard started winning 'best restaurant of the year' designations within weeks of opening at the start of 2018."

"A cosy hallway of wonders tucked away on the east side, Nationale is an arts and culture destination that perfectly embodies the spirit of the city. A small mixed-use gallery and retail space, it puts on some of the most thought-provoking and diverse art and performance pieces in Portland, which is a strong statement. The focus is on quality over quantity, and substance over flash."

"Nationale is an art gallery and specialty shop dedicated to the promotion of the arts through exhibitions, performances and a selection of carefully chosen goods."

"Art gallery specializing in works with a focus on ecology and social justice, with a portion of proceeds benefiting organizations or individuals working to protect the environment, assist a marginalized community or support a human rights issue. Was this page helpful?"

"The Elisabeth Jones Art Center is an exhibition space in the Pearl District in downtown Portland, OR, dedicated to presenting artwork that concerns ecology, social justice, and other contemporary issues."

"Located right on the waterfront is McCormick & Schmick’s Harborside at the Marina seafood restaurant, with upbeat interior and refined dining. The restaurant offers everything from fresh seafood to shellfish, steaks to fish, all with a fantastic selection of wines and cocktails that will truly elevate your dining experience. The menu has a wide range of appetisers, soups, salads, and grilled items, seafood platters, comfort food, aged steaks, along with happy hours and seasonal menus to enjoy the best of dining."

"McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurant is the perfect spot to have lunch before a day of exploring the town or checking out nearby attractions. They update the menu twice daily i..."

"A cozy, busy little diner just past 82nd Avenue on SE Powell, Kenny’s Noodle House is all about the soups — steaming bowls of wontons, noodles, pork bits, and bok choy, not to mention the dozens of other varieties of noodle soups. Basically everything here clocks under $10, even the “large” size bowls which are more than enough for the average diner. There’s also customizable congee, dumplings, and vegetables, making it an easy meal to share."

"8305 SE Powell Kenny’s Noodle House is a legit choice for Cantonese cuisine with no MSG. When I arrive, most tables are populated by Chinese people speaking their native tongue, which is always a good sign. Service is polite and friendly, and the prices are downright cheap—especially relative to the quality of the food, which is mostly meat dumplings, noodles, and soup."

"I’m surprised that Kenny’s Noodle House didn’t place higher on this list, but at the same time, it’s not as good as Frank’s Noodles. I wouldn’t normally recommend ordering congee in a restaurant, but here the rice porridge is an anthem to comfort food. The same could be said of the wonton noodle soup."