I love a good adults only event! All exhibits are open during the event and you can touch and play…read morewith all the things. You have to line up outside for ID check so dress for the weather. Everyone is required to show ID regardless of age. Once inside you'll stand in another line to show your tickets. Parking is $2. If there's a show or lecture you'd like to see make sure to line up about 20 minutes before to secure your spot. The lines get long fast and space is limited. There were a good number of vendors serving drinks and a couple with food. Theres also a small corner with vendors selling goods. The different activity stations vary based on the theme but there's always plenty to stop and look at.

I'd like to share our experience with the OMSI Summer Camp in case it's helpful to other parents…read more My child only attended for two days and then refused to go back. The biggest issue was that the teachers didn't seem very patient with the children, which made my child feel uncomfortable. The classroom conditions were also below our expectations. The camp doesn't provide lunch, and there wasn't much for the kids to do during the lunch break. They were each given a ball to play with, but there were no organized activities. Much of the time, the children were outside near the entrance in the hot sun, which was uncomfortable on warm days. This was our personal experience, and other families may have different experiences. However, if you're considering this camp, I would recommend asking about the teachers' approach, lunch arrangements, and midday activities before enrolling.

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.

This place has an awesome museum, cheap prices for oddities, friendly and informative staff, and…read moreunforgettable experiences. I've gone multiple times just for buying wet specimens. Every time I go there's something new to look at

Very fun spot, if you are into "dark" stuff. I know for a fact that this place is haunted. I didn't…read morereally see any paranormal activity myself, but with the items they have on display......yeah, it's haunted. The temperature in the back area was cold, compared to the main entrance which appeared to be warmer. If you know the significance of cold rooms regarding paranormal activity, you know what I'm talking about. There were a lot of interesting displays and fun things to read. The place was not very big, but I still had a good time. The staff was great, the selection was as on pint and the value of place was legit. Check it out if you are into paranormal activity.

They'd even bring a smile to Scrooge!…read more Gray Line Railroad did a phenomenal job of reigning in the Christmas sprit. From the steam train all decked out for the season to the hot chocolate, candy canes, bells, elves, trees and yes...the big man himself even joined in the holiday fun! The train ride went a smidge past Oaks park. Enough for a good taste of the Christmas spirit but not too far to wear out the kiddos. Loved every second! Even after the ride, the fun continued. A dedicated space to write letters to Santa (and yes, he did write back!!! My little one loved getting his letter), hot cocoa/coffee booth (they hand decorated each cup!). I'll be back every year. I appreciate their dedication and warmth to all ages.

Free drop by after the oms1 to visit this train rail center. Brought the kids over and they enjoyedread more

The Portland Puppet Museum is not to be missed! It's one of those quirky, local flavor kind of…read moreattractions that make Portland the wonderful and creative place it is. Don't get me wrong, just because it's quirky doesn't mean the collection isn't impressive. The team here has taken great care in curating a magnificent collection that gives an overview of the history of puppeteering. The one hour presentation, if you take the guided tour, is both informative and highly entertaining. John deserves an award for best museum docent if that exists! Be sure to check out the workshops and presentations on the schedule here, these events are not to be missed!

Visiting Portland amd had to make a stop for this little gem. John was an incredible guide and was…read moresuper knowledgeable about all the puppets on display. I've been to a couple of puppet related museums but this one is by far the most charming and well rounded. Nothing beats hearing some antidotes of our childhood favorite puppets. Would recommend anyone to pay a visit if they're in the area. Puppetry is such a beautiful artistry!

I found this place on Atlas Obscura and I felt like visiting with my partner and our dog. To our…read moreluck, our well behaved dog got us 1 free admission! We spent about 15-30 minutes in here just taking it all in and reading as much information as we could. There are plenty of photo ops as well as interactive things to play with. We were lucky to find a parking spot a few steps away and paid about $1-$2 to park for almost an hour. The person behind the front desk was kind and welcoming. The merch selection was vast and interesting. I just wish they had a photo booth because it would tie into the place perfectly. Overall, highly recommend as it is a fun spot to hangout for under an hour.

This is a quirky throwback to Portland high-weirdness and is more like a circus sideshow exhibition…read moreof yesteryear. Like a lot of these places in Portland, it's a gift shop in front with exhibits in the back. It's an eclectic collection of oddities covering everything from sci-fi & horror, to bigfoot, to exhibitions to urban folktales. It might be slightly pricy for what is there, because the museum portion is quite small, maybe taking thirty minutes to navigate. However, it has a few instagrammable exhibits for fun photos, my favorite was the one they dedicated to the Talking Heads lead man. The staff is friendly and welcoming and very chill. The gift shop is a parade of off-side oddities that's very different than anything most anything I've seen, but so different I couldn't find anything for me.

Oregon is a forest wonderland, so it's no surprise we have this world-class museum and exhibition…read morespace dedicated to our trees. The permanent exhibits are informative and well-presented. Similar with the non-permanent exhibits that feature specific forest-related topics. Worth the price of admission. Veterans admitted free of charge.

World forestry center, is small but magical. The staff who…read morechecked me in were incredible. I had two small children and they told me where we could explore and that it's very much a hands on museum. They had one exhibit that was for the eyes and not the hands but was explained where it was (and that there were signs) There's lots of wonder and education here. You find yourself diving into fun activities while enriching yourself with education. If you're looking for a rainy day activity, a less crowded activity, or a very underrated activity I truly recommend here!