Design Source Framing tackles everything from fine art and jerseys to textiles and shadow boxes, with design, matting, glass and joinery…
18025 SW Lower Boones Ferry Rd (Portland)
“Design Source Framing tackles everything from fine art and jerseys to textiles and shadow boxes, with design, matting, glass and joinery handled in-house for dialed-in quality. They also bring budget-minded art consultation and installation to homes, offices and hospitality spaces, so your walls stop looking bored.”
The Skeleton Key Odditorium is a museum-meets-shop of curiosities, perfect when you want something delightfully macabre to spark…
939 SW 10th Ave (Portland)
“The Skeleton Key Odditorium is a museum-meets-shop of curiosities, perfect when you want something delightfully macabre to spark conversation or decor inspiration. A short hop from Forest Grove, it delivers artful oddities and a satisfying dose of strange in the best possible way.”
Valley Art Gallery is brimming with regional talent, from pottery and fiber art to painting and jewelry, plus hands-on classes taught by…
2022 Main St (Forest Grove)
“Valley Art Gallery is brimming with regional talent, from pottery and fiber art to painting and jewelry, plus hands-on classes taught by pro artists. Swing by for the 'Setting the Scene' featured show running through August, then stick around to find a piece that actually fits your home.”
From hands-on labs and the Kendall Planetarium to tours of the USS Blueback Submarine, OMSI keeps brains buzzing. Pop in for TITANIC: The…
1945 SE Water Ave (Portland)
“From hands-on labs and the Kendall Planetarium to tours of the USS Blueback Submarine, OMSI keeps brains buzzing. Pop in for TITANIC: The Artifact Exhibition, catch a show at the Empirical Theater, then line up OMSI After Dark later this month. It’s an easy win for a curious afternoon without trekking far.”
Whether you need a brain-clearing stroll or a nerdy deep dive into our city’s roots, Pittock Mansion delivers. Wander a 16,000-square-foot…
3229 NW Pittock Dr (Portland)
“Whether you need a brain-clearing stroll or a nerdy deep dive into our city’s roots, Pittock Mansion delivers. Wander a 16,000-square-foot French Renaissance chateau with 23 period-furnished rooms, peek at the original working elevator, then catch Mt. Hood and downtown from the hilltop viewpoint.”
From fort-building with giant magnetic tiles and a green screen stage to DIY race cars, robots, and a beloved train set, The FLIP…
136 SE 3rd Ave Ste 200
“From fort-building with giant magnetic tiles and a green screen stage to DIY race cars, robots, and a beloved train set, The FLIP Children's Museum of Hillsboro packs real-deal, hands-on fun for ages 0-10. Bonus for locals, you can even book their mobile museum for your school or event.”
Portland Art Museum keeps leveling up with the Mark Rothko Pavilion and a calendar that actually tempts you off the couch. Right now: major…
1219 SW Park Ave (Portland)
“Portland Art Museum keeps leveling up with the Mark Rothko Pavilion and a calendar that actually tempts you off the couch. Right now: major Indigenous Australian art, a smart photography portrait survey, plus PAM CUT screenings if your brain wants moving pictures with its masterpieces.”
Whether you grew up here or just finally ventured west of the river, Portland Chinatown Museum digs into the stories and artifacts that…
127 NW 3rd Ave (Portland)
“Whether you grew up here or just finally ventured west of the river, Portland Chinatown Museum digs into the stories and artifacts that built this neighborhood, with rotating exhibitions and community programs like Chinatown Live! and the Dragon Dance Parade. Give an hour, leave with perspective and pride.”
Worth a coffee break detour, the Oregon Historical Society Mural by Richard Haas rewards a look. This 1989 piece stitches together Oregon’s…
1200 SW Park Ave (Portland)
“Worth a coffee break detour, the Oregon Historical Society Mural by Richard Haas rewards a look. This 1989 piece stitches together Oregon’s story with Meriwether Lewis, Sacagawea and her child on one side, Captain Clark with York and Seaman on the other, plus nods to the Oregon Trail and the fur trade with Astor.”
Northwest Museum of Cartoon Arts closed on June 28, 2026 after a great Will Eisner retrospective, but their cartoon-loving community is far…
322 NW 8th Ave (Portland)
“Northwest Museum of Cartoon Arts closed on June 28, 2026 after a great Will Eisner retrospective, but their cartoon-loving community is far from done. Take a minute this week to hop on their newsletter, share your support, and help keep Portland’s ink-and-panels scene humming.”
If your living room feels blah, Murals by Nate turns blank walls into cloudscapes, playful kids’ room scenes, or whatever your inner kid…
3736 SW 10th Ave (Portland)
“If your living room feels blah, Murals by Nate turns blank walls into cloudscapes, playful kids’ room scenes, or whatever your inner kid ordered, with over 30 years painting everything from kids’ bedrooms and media rooms to restaurant interiors, fences and food trucks.”
Riso Art Murals turns blank Portland walls into conversation starters, blending a little realism with abstraction to build bold,…
2505 Northeast Pacific Street (Portland)
“Riso Art Murals turns blank Portland walls into conversation starters, blending a little realism with abstraction to build bold, Cubist-tinged compositions packed with heart, bones, and emotion.”
Classic Aircraft Aviation Museum keeps aviation history alive with restored warbirds you can get nose-to-rivet with, right here in…
3005 NE Cornell Rd
“Classic Aircraft Aviation Museum keeps aviation history alive with restored warbirds you can get nose-to-rivet with, right here in Hillsboro. You might even catch a flight demo, plus plenty of hangar talk that beats another night of scrolling.”
Oregon Rail Heritage Center is your easy rail-nerd day trip, with towering historic steam locomotives, engaging exhibits, and a working…
2250 SE Water Ave (Portland)
“Oregon Rail Heritage Center is your easy rail-nerd day trip, with towering historic steam locomotives, engaging exhibits, and a working machine shop. When the mood hits, climb onto a seasonal train ride along the Willamette and Springwater Corridor for pure grin-inducing nostalgia.”
Oregon Historical Society keeps local stories lively with rotating exhibits that link past to present. Think Highway 101 at 100, portraits…
1200 SW Park Ave (Portland)
“Oregon Historical Society keeps local stories lively with rotating exhibits that link past to present. Think Highway 101 at 100, portraits from Portland’s Bushnell Studio, and the Yasui family’s American story of resilience, plus a deep-dive research library and the ever-nerdy Oregon Historical Quarterly.”
Whether you wear contacts every day or just remember the sting of your first pair, The Contact Lens Museum turns eye care history into a…
2309 Pacific Ave (Forest Grove)
“Whether you wear contacts every day or just remember the sting of your first pair, The Contact Lens Museum turns eye care history into a quirky stroll, with more than 2,000 artifacts spanning a century from early scleral experiments to soft lens breakthroughs. Drop by this week for events and nerdy deep dives.”
