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.”
Keizer Cultural Center anchors the historic Keizer Schoolhouse and is home to the Keizer Heritage Museum, Keizer Homegrown Theater, Keizer…
980 Chemawa Rd NE (Keizer)
“Keizer Cultural Center anchors the historic Keizer Schoolhouse and is home to the Keizer Heritage Museum, Keizer Homegrown Theater, Keizer Community Library, and Keizer Art Association, so you can pop in for local history and end up staying for creativity and connection.”
If your holiday season starts when the big switch flips, Walery Plaza: Annual Holiday Tree (Alive/Historical) is the community moment to…
4440 River Rd N (Keizer)
“If your holiday season starts when the big switch flips, Walery Plaza: Annual Holiday Tree (Alive/Historical) is the community moment to catch. Expect carols by the Keizer Community Band, kids drawn to help light the tree, and Santa rolling in with the Keizer Fire District, all free and neighborly.”
Ride vintage streetcars at Oregon Electric Railway Museum, the Pacific Northwest's largest trolley museum, from a breezy 1913 Sydney open…
3995 Brooklake Rd NE
“Ride vintage streetcars at Oregon Electric Railway Museum, the Pacific Northwest's largest trolley museum, from a breezy 1913 Sydney open car to a stately double-decker from Blackpool. Two miles of clanging nostalgia plus a depot ticket stop and, on some days, a peek into restorations make it a nerdy-good outing.”
If you haven't wandered the formal gardens or taken a peek inside the Queen Anne Victorian home at Deepwood Museum & Gardens, this is your…
1116 Mission St SE
“If you haven't wandered the formal gardens or taken a peek inside the Queen Anne Victorian home at Deepwood Museum & Gardens, this is your gentle nudge. Stroll the nature trails, then join a guided tour to soak up Salem history with serious charm, zero stuffiness.”
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.”
Whether your kiddo is testing the waters or you're chasing cleaner technique, City Dance Theatre delivers serious training in a creative,…
3540 Brooks Ave NE #1
“Whether your kiddo is testing the waters or you're chasing cleaner technique, City Dance Theatre delivers serious training in a creative, supportive vibe.”
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.”
If your crew needs a smart way to burn off wiggles, Gilbert House Children's Museum brings 20+ hands-on exhibits across charming historic…
116 Marion St NE
“If your crew needs a smart way to burn off wiggles, Gilbert House Children's Museum brings 20+ hands-on exhibits across charming historic houses plus an expansive Outdoor Discovery Area, with programs like Homeschool Adventures, camps, and Science Time that keep Salem kids exploring, tinkering, and grinning.”
If you’re even a little bit of a plane nerd, B-17 Alliance Museum & Restoration Hangar is a treat, with the Lacey Lady B-17…
3278 25th St SE
“If you’re even a little bit of a plane nerd, B-17 Alliance Museum & Restoration Hangar is a treat, with the Lacey Lady B-17 mid-restoration, volunteer crews at work, and exhibits that mix real artifacts, veteran stories, and STEM-y fun into a living WWII time capsule.”
Know the Oregon State Hospital only from movie trivia? The OSH Museum of Mental Health is the deeper dive you’ve been meaning to take.…
2600 Center St NE
“Know the Oregon State Hospital only from movie trivia? The OSH Museum of Mental Health is the deeper dive you’ve been meaning to take. Exhibits explore Oregon’s mental health history and the film’s local ties, and programs like a book club and speaker series turn tough topics into thoughtful, Salem-rooted conversation.”
From crisp interior lines to exterior makeovers that actually last, Smile-A-Mile Painting Salem brings transparent communication, same-day…
3755 Amber St NE
“From crisp interior lines to exterior makeovers that actually last, Smile-A-Mile Painting Salem brings transparent communication, same-day quotes, excellent prep, and a proven process.”
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.”
Powerland Heritage Park is a 62-acre collection of 14 hands-on heritage museums where vintage tractors, logging equipment, trucks, trains,…
3995 Brooklake Rd NE
“Powerland Heritage Park is a 62-acre collection of 14 hands-on heritage museums where vintage tractors, logging equipment, trucks, trains, and trolleys are restored, run, and sometimes give you a ride.”
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.”
Built in 1861 and now a living history museum, Brunk House lets you wander one of Polk County’s oldest two-story farmhouses, peek at…
5705 Salem Dallas Hwy
“Built in 1861 and now a living history museum, Brunk House lets you wander one of Polk County’s oldest two-story farmhouses, peek at original farm buildings, and even try hands-on blacksmithing or woodworking classes. Perfect for a low-key, learn-a-little afternoon this week.”
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.”
Need a reset for that scuffed hallway or sun-faded siding? Cuellart Painting is a family-owned, bilingual crew tackling interiors and…
1460 Valley View Dr NW · ✓ checked Sep 17
“Need a reset for that scuffed hallway or sun-faded siding? Cuellart Painting is a family-owned, bilingual crew tackling interiors and exteriors, from cabinets and trim to drywall repair and epoxy floors, using high-quality products with lead-safe practices and a 2-year workmanship warranty...”
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.”
If your trim is peeling or cabinets are crying for a makeover, Elvis's Painting LLC handles interior and exterior painting, cabinet…
3510 Midway Ave NE
“If your trim is peeling or cabinets are crying for a makeover, Elvis's Painting LLC handles interior and exterior painting, cabinet refinishing, deck staining, drywall fixes, and even pressure washing. With over 20 years of experience, they keep Salem homes looking sharp, so put them on your to-do list this week.”
Willamette Heritage Center turns a Victorian-era, water-powered mill into a wool-making museum with exhibits, a cafe, and shops. Low-key,…
1313 Mill St SE
“Willamette Heritage Center turns a Victorian-era, water-powered mill into a wool-making museum with exhibits, a cafe, and shops. Low-key, local, and actually interesting... the kind of place you promise to check out for years, then end up staying longer than planned because you found one more story panel.”
The Hallie Ford Museum of Art is leaning into the Pacific Northwest right now with Handmade Revolution: Craft in the Pacific Northwest,…
700 State St
“The Hallie Ford Museum of Art is leaning into the Pacific Northwest right now with Handmade Revolution: Craft in the Pacific Northwest, plus Drawn from the Collection and What Do We Hold?.”
