I think for the value of the Family Membership, OMSI gets 5 stars. Hot tip, purchase the year-long…read moremembership during Black Friday when it's 20% off and stretch your dollar even further! My kids can spend the whole morning or afternoon here. There's something for everyone, from toddlers to high schoolers, adults and beyond. I always learn something new here too. Bonus, mention that you're a member in the gift shop and get 10% off your purchase.

This is primarily for the Monsters of the Abyss - We went in…read more$5 Sunday right at opening and I had bought my tickets online, but had to stand in a longer line than buying them onsite would have been. The exhibit was smaller than usually thanks to the second floor remodel, and it was okay but not great; worth the $5 but not much more. Kind of cool to see the skeleton casts of a mosasaurus and early large fish but otherwise a flop. The passport stamp locations are the only spots that talk about the presumed cause of extinction for each age so you don't really get to read them as small kids are trying to stamp their pages. Also, there is no mention of current monsters of the abyss like the giant squid, angler fish, or giant isopod.

Nice little stop on our way home in the gorge. We got to see a lot of indigenous items as well as a…read morerestored airplane and huge steam engine. It's very ADA accessible, restroom, hallways, etc. No stairs on the way in. You have a nice little gift shop if you want a memento.

The Columbia Gorge museum sits riverside of the Columbia River and through the century explores the…read moreformation and living life around it. There is much history here ranging from the American Indians, settlers, European explorers, immigrants, the lifestyle and hardships endured and more here at the museum. There are many stories you can read about and information on periods during the Gorge's history. The Skamania County historical society collect, preserve and display all sorts of tools, trinkets and more from the time period all related to the Gorge and all involved. There are many generous donors as noted on many of the displays which is cool. In the yard, there are old vehicles and construction equipment of the early days showing how supplies and timber were moved. They are worn and rusted but adds to its historical significance. The museum is about 3 floors, the 2nd floor is small, but packed with information about the nature around the gorge. There are theaters that show short features of the environment about the gorge. Depending on how deep your fascination for this goes, you could spend about 2 hours here a bit more if you read and examine all the displays. This museum is a perfect field trip for a school or parents looking to educate their youngsters about the history of the area. Even then, if you enjoy Pacific Northwest history, definitely add this to your list of museums to visit.

Fabulous and beautiful historic house above Portland - restored and with period furniture. Those…read moreinterested in the details of living at that time will find much to see. One caution fir visitors. Our car in the Pittock parking lot was broken into. Nothing to take but expensive to repair the window. There are plenty of warning signs about leaving no valuables. This is a paid parking lot. Wish they would arrange for some security at a popular tourist destination.

Overall this was a great experience! First time I have ever been & I picked the perfect day. 75°…read moreoutside! The tour is done by yourself which is nice. You can go at your own pace! Items that are there are some of the original items that were donated to the mansion they have a Blue P next to the item. Other items there are antiques that have been placed to fit the theme. Lots of photos of the family and context to the photos! This was great. Outside was clean and there were ton of labels for all the plants. Flowers and plants full bloom! We did the WildWood Trail to the Witches Castle! It's a nice hike. Wear appropriate shoes and clothes! 2.3-5 miles round trip. It's a big enough path for multiple people but some areas narrow. The climb down is good but man back up lol you will feel the burn. They have restrooms onsite indoor and then they have a bathroom in the mansion basement. Toilets flush loud don't be alarmed. At the bottom of the trail when you cross the street, there was a porta potty. Map as well. Parking is expensive: weekend Saturday it was roughly $24 for all day! There are benches and picnic tables towards the view! Staff are very nice! Gift shop as well with snacks, plants, jewelry, postcards, and all sorts of items.

I love visiting museums whenever I'm in different states, and the Portland Museum of Art was a…read morereally nice little surprise. There's so much to see from classic paintings to modern installations and the layout makes it easy to explore at your own pace. I really enjoyed discovering different exhibits and spending a few hours soaking up the art. The staff were friendly, and the museum has a welcoming vibe. Definitely worth a visit if you're in Portland!

The Portland Art Museum is a must-visit if you are ever in Portland. If you have some free time,…read morepossibly a free half day this is a great place to come by. I came in the morning until the afternoon, and it was not busy. There were some school children and some random adults in here but since this place is big it felt quite calm and cool just to hang out and look at all the different types of art. The main reason why I came here was to look at Yoshida Chizuko's work which has an amazing story about how her life was and how she became an artist. Here has many different styles of art and honestly I had a lot of fun here, I spent half my day here enjoying each level, room, and just a unique layout! It is a must-visit museum!!

Wonderful world of impish dolls, artifacts art, and sculpture jewelry etc. This place has…read moreeverything, the name implies! If your in Vancouver WA stop by and see her Wonderfully quirky collection of every thing devilish you could imagine, Its not to be missed if your into wonderfully curated collectibles and art and devilish collectibles! Easy to access and contact and nake an appointment or follow in FACEBOOK. For more info Love this place!

This collection is absolutely amazing. So many rare and beautiful pieces, many youd not normally be…read moreable to see due to the ravages and sheer passing of time. Marion is passionate about her collection and really makes your visit something special and memorable, whether it be for a taste of absinthe or tea, beautiful settings and oh so elegant! Shes also an accomplished artist herself, you must take a look at her pottery creations and beaded artwork, really...Just stunning. The pottery pieces resemble some of the antique, classic artworks she showcases, the colors and glazes just beautiful. A tour of the museum takes you back in time, a time where everything is magical, a time where delight is abundant, so much joy and wonder there. I highly recommend a visit if youre going to be in the area, if youre a lover of antiques, art, and of course "Devilish Little Things"

Staff was super friendly and knowledgeable. Would definitely…read morecome again. The price is perfect. How everything is laid out is very easy to read and understand great for anybody who is an unbeliever to make them a believer.

Incredible place will definitely go back !!! Too much to list but we were all super impressed with…read morethe grand variety of displays, videos, images And Objects to see. THEN there's the store. My birthday and Christmas list may be filled for the next ten years wow ! Got tshirts, mug, bumper stickers but so much non traditional things to see. Beverages, windsocks, artwork, mini statues, snow globes, magnets, lamps and I can't list it all but wow it's very well organized and stocked. There was a few areas with books and even a clearance center. I had so much fun just a forty minute drive or so from home but hey I love this subject matter so if you're curious about Bigfoot/Sasquatch you gotta check this out. There's historical things all over and modern research also. The staff was super helpful the prices were competitive. I got a long sleeve tshirt on sale for $15. Regular tshirts were $25 I believe. They are cotton and well made.

This place is weird--in a fun way. The Peculiarium is a quick, quirky stop that totally leans into…read morePortland's "keep it weird" vibe. Lots of odd displays, creepy mannequins, aliens, Bigfoot stuff, and random photo ops. It doesn't take long to go through, but it's entertaining and definitely memorable. The gift shop is actually one of the best parts--tons of strange, funny, and unique items you won't see anywhere else. Staff was chill and friendly, and the whole place feels like it doesn't take itself too seriously. Not a full-on museum experience, but if you're killing time, visiting Portland, or just want something different, it's worth checking out. Great for pictures!!

Fun random stop in Portland! Definitely worth checking out of your are in the area. So many wacky…read moreand fun things crammed in this place! Great Hollywood movie props and fun installations - a treat for the whole family! There is something for everyone here! Keep Portland weird!

Great little museum! My kids and I stopped in for fun, today and learned a lot about the hard…read moreworking men and woman who helped build the historic highway. The woman at the front desk was very sweet and mapped out a route for us to view more of what this area has to offer! There is even a little area for the kids to learn and explore that me two kids really enjoyed. Definitely recommend stopped in!

We love going to the small museums that dot the landscape across the country. Sometimes they're…read moreweird, but they're always fun and informative. This museum is definitely small, but the entrance payment of $5 each was well worth it. It took a little over an hour to go through it but it was a dive back in time to the present. A reminder of life well lived. The Indians, the farmers, the Chinese, the Japanese, the Mexicans all played a part in what Hood River county has become and all had a little representation in this small gem of a museum. The staff was friendly and informative and helped make this trip down memory lane a pleasure.

I found this hidden gem while walking along the river path from my hotel. Stopped in for a very…read morepleasant couple of hours and could have spent longer. It's a well-curated museum. When I visited, it had a fascinating temporary exhibit on laundry. You wouldn't think pioneer-and-beyond laundry to be an interesting subject, but the exhibit led you through a progression of machines, and a history of the people who had laundry services for the town, that made the early days of Hood River really come to life. The permanent exhibits were also well done. This is not just a small-town, slap a few pictures and descriptions on pasteboard kind of museum. Check it out!

I was staying in Newport on the coast, and I drove an hour and a half just to see the museum. It…read morewas definitely worth the time, and the price. This is an absolutely amazing museum. The complex Covers four buildings. Two of them are for the museum, one of the buildings holds a giant screen movie theater that screens, some amazing aviation related movies, and the fourth building is an indoor waterpark, complete with a retired 747 parked on the roof. The emergency exits to the 747 are entrances to the waterslides. The primary building, where the spruce goose is located, covers aircraft from a replica of the original Wright Brothers flyer, to modern military aircraft. The secondary building, is the space, museum. It has aircraft such as the SR 71 blackbird, a model of the Apollo, lunar lander, and other space related exhibits. You can easily spend hours here. Admission is reasonable, and they offer discounts for military/veterans, seniors, youth, and local residents. Annual memberships are also available. To see the Spruce goose I highly recommend the flight deck tour. It's $25 on top of the museum admission, not cheap, but without it, all you really see is the entranceway of the plane. I took the tour, it was a 45 minute tour, it goes through the entire plane, and the docent talked about the whole history of the plane, it's different components, etc..... It was originally a prototype for a massive cargo plane, but because it was not completed by the end of WWII, there were no others made. It only flew one time, and there was a really cool recording of a reporter who was actually on the plane for that flight. It's definitely worth the visit.

I've wanted to see the Evergreen Aviation Museum since moving to Oregon. I remember the dome for…read morethe Spruce Goose in Long Beach in the late 70's but couldn't remember if I saw the place. The museum grounds is massive and there are 3 buildings that house all the museum displays. Besides the Spruce Goose, the museum has a large number of aircraft including the F-117 Nighthawk, A-10 Warthog, SR-71 Black Bird, F-86 Sabre, the Titan Launch Control room and so many other exhibits. There are many tours, movies and a flight simulator. Tip: Plan your visit with the Evergreen Aviation Museum website using the site map and digital guide. Wear comfy shoes. There is a lot of walking. There are tours given by volunteer docents, veterans or aerospace professionals. Many of the docents are around the museum and will give you interesting information about the exhibits in their area of expertise. Jerry was our guide to the Spruce Goose. He was a wealth of knowledge and made the tour very memorable. The entry is $24 for adults, $21 for seniors, Youth $14 and children under 5 are free. Tours are available for $25 per person. Tip: Individual membership is $85 and you can bring 1 guest which entitles you to a free tour of the Spruce Goose which is cheaper than the individual prices, plus, member pricing, events, a newsletter, plus discounts or free entry into other museums, aquariums and other places in Oregon.