"Oregon Historical Society Museum" Top 5 Page for this destination Museums Tip by glabah

Located on the South Park Blocks the Oregon Historical Society and Museum and Bookstore is located across the park blocks from the Portland Art Museum.

The museum has items of interest that are both long term displays as well as several locations that are set aside for short term displays of special exhibits.

The bookstore is good enough to require its own shopping tip entry, as it is one of the best places to find Oregon specific and Portland specific memorabilia (postcards, books, and various small items).

Currently on display in the OHS lobby is a one of a kind automobile: a Benson, which originally was supposed to be the first of a production run of automobiles made in Portland. The company never went that far, but here is what it might have been.

Downstairs, near the restrooms, is a photo display of certain historic buildings in Oregon. This area is easy to miss, but every inch of the museum is used to provide some sort of historic information about Oregon.

As the exhibits change on a fairly regular basis, I would suggest checking the web site under the "Exhibits" section to see if you are particularly interested in the current display.

Address: 1200 SW Park Avenue, Portland Oregon 97205
Directions: You will struggle to find parking near the museum. It is close to bus service and the Portland Streetcar, and due to the shortage of parking I suggest those. On weekends you might find on-street parking at the far south end of the park blocks.
Phone: (503) 306-5198 (24 hrs info)
Website: http://www.ohs.org/