Oregon Historical Society Museum (Portland)

Photo: Steve Morgan, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons. The Oregon Historical Society museum entrance with its blue awning and the Sovereign Hotel mural behind.

Oregon Historical Society Museum in Portland: best for ages 0-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, 13-17; Adult $14, Students and Teachers with ID $12, Seniors (60+) $12, Youth 17 and under FREE, Multnomah County residents with proof of residency FREE, Members FREE..

Address1200 SW Park Avenue, Portland, OR 97205

HoursMon-Sat 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Sun 12:00-5:00 p.m.

PricesAdult $14, Students and Teachers with ID $12, Seniors (60+) $12, Youth 17 and under FREE, Multnomah County residents with proof of residency FREE, Members FREE.

Price notesPrices reflect the museum's current published tiers; older $11/$9/$5 tiers found in older sources are superseded and not used. Tickets at the admissions desk.

Age notesYouth 17 and under are free; no younger child-specific tier published.

BookingTickets purchased at the admissions desk; no advance reservation requirement published.

Suggested timeAbout 2 hours

ParkingDowntown street and garage parking; venue-specific parking terms Not confirmed.

Hours in detailMon-Sat 10:00am-5:00pm, Sun 12:00-5:00pm (official Visit page fetched this pass; the page also notes a Veterans Day closure, Wednesday Nov 11). Research library hours differ (Tue 1-5pm, Wed-Sat 10am-5pm).

Tickets & bookingGeneral admission tickets are purchased at the admissions desk; no advance reservation requirement is published. Groups: pre-booked self-guided group visits get a discounted $11 rate with no minimum size, via the Group Visit Request Form submitted at least two weeks in advance; staff respond within 2-5 business days and the visit is not confirmed until a confirmation email arrives (official page fetched this pass).

AccessibilityFront entrance is accessible to wheelchairs and strollers via the ramp at 1200 SW Park Avenue. A limited number of manual wheelchairs are available free at the admissions desk, first-come first-served. All galleries and the research library are elevator-accessible. Restrooms on Levels 1 and 2 all have accessible stalls; two single-occupancy gender-neutral restrooms are on Level 2. Service animals are welcome; pets are not. An Accessibility Request and Feedback Form is published (official page fetched this pass).

Family facilitiesA private lactation room with a changing table is on Level 1; ask a Visitor Experience Associate at the Level 2 admissions desk for the access code. All visitors must store bags in free secure lockers (larger bags can be checked at the admissions desk); bags deemed necessary, expressly including baby bags and medical supply bags, may be carried in after an open-bag hands-free inspection (official page fetched this pass).

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Oregon Historical Society Museum — Portland, Oregon

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