Top 50 Museums in Oregon - Complete List, Map & Guide

Written and Fact-checked by | Updated On: July 10, 2026

Portland's museum scene ranges from the genuinely world-class to the deliberately absurd — the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry includes a tourable Navy submarine on the waterfront, while a few miles away the Freakybuttrue Peculiarium pays earnest tribute to Bigfoot. Bend's High Desert Museum and Astoria's Columbia River Maritime Museum round out the state's stronger, more traditional institutions.

Oregon Museums Map

The Oregon Museums Map highlights the locations of museums across the state, including art museums, history museums, science centers, and cultural heritage institutions. Use this interactive map to explore popular museums in Portland, Bend, and other destinations throughout Oregon.

Below is a fuller list of Oregon's museums, weighted toward Portland with strong additions from Bend, Astoria, and Eastern Oregon.

List of Museums in Oregon

Museum Name City Category Admission Best For Official Website
Portland Art MuseumPortlandArtPaidAmerican & Native arthttps://portlandartmuseum.org
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI)PortlandSciencePaidInteractive science exhibitshttps://omsi.edu
Oregon Historical Society MuseumPortlandHistoryPaidOregon historyhttps://ohs.org
Pittock MansionPortlandHistoric HousePaidHistoric mansionhttps://pittockmansion.org
Portland Children's MuseumPortlandChildrenClosedHistoric children's museumhttps://portlandcm.org
World Forestry Center Discovery MuseumPortlandNatural HistoryPaidForestry exhibitshttps://worldforestry.org
Oregon Rail Heritage CenterPortlandRailroadFreeHistoric locomotiveshttps://orhf.org
Oregon Maritime MuseumPortlandMaritimePaidRiver historyhttps://oregonmaritimemuseum.org
Portland Chinatown MuseumPortlandHistoryPaidChinese-American heritagehttps://portlandchinatownmuseum.org
Architectural Heritage CenterPortlandArchitecturePaidHistoric buildingshttps://visitahc.org
Jordan Schnitzer Museum of ArtEugeneArtFreeAsian & contemporary arthttps://jsma.uoregon.edu
Museum of Natural and Cultural HistoryEugeneNatural HistoryPaidDinosaurs & fossilshttps://mnch.uoregon.edu
Shelton McMurphey Johnson HouseEugeneHistoric HousePaidVictorian architecturehttps://smjhouse.org
High Desert MuseumBendNatural HistoryPaidWildlife & regional historyhttps://highdesertmuseum.org
Deschutes Historical MuseumBendHistoryPaidCentral Oregon historyhttps://deschuteshistory.org
A.R. Bowman MuseumPrinevilleHistoryFreeLocal heritagehttps://crookcountyhistorycenter.org
Favell MuseumKlamath FallsArtPaidNative American artifactshttps://favellmuseum.org
Klamath County MuseumKlamath FallsHistoryPaidRegional historyhttps://klamathcounty.org
Columbia Gorge Discovery CenterThe DallesHistoryPaidColumbia Gorge heritagehttps://gorgediscovery.org
Tamástslikt Cultural InstitutePendletonNative AmericanPaidTribal culturehttps://tamastslikt.org
Pendleton Air MuseumPendletonAviationPaidHistoric aircrafthttps://pendletonairmuseum.org
Hallie Ford Museum of ArtSalemArtPaidNorthwest arthttps://willamette.edu/arts/hfma
Gilbert House Children's MuseumSalemChildrenPaidInteractive exhibitshttps://acgilbert.org
Deepwood Museum & GardensSalemHistoric HousePaidVictorian estatehttps://deepwoodmuseum.org
Willamette Heritage CenterSalemHistoryPaidOregon pioneer historyhttps://willametteheritage.org
Evergreen Aviation & Space MuseumMcMinnvilleAviationPaidSpruce Goose aircrafthttps://www.evergreenmuseum.org
Yamhill Valley Heritage CenterMcMinnvilleHistoryPaidLocal historyhttps://yamhillcountyhistory.org
Coos History MuseumCoos BayHistoryPaidCoastal heritagehttps://cooshistory.org
Marshfield Sun Printing MuseumCoos BayPrintingFreeHistoric newspapershttps://cooshistory.org
Flavel House MuseumAstoriaHistoric HousePaidVictorian architecturehttps://cumtux.org
Columbia River Maritime MuseumAstoriaMaritimePaidMaritime historyhttps://crmm.org
Oregon Film MuseumAstoriaFilmPaidMovie historyhttps://oregonfilmmuseum.org
Heritage MuseumAstoriaHistoryPaidRegional historyhttps://cumtux.org
Rice Northwest Museum of Rocks and MineralsHillsboroGeologyPaidMinerals & gemstoneshttps://ricenorthwestmuseum.org
Five Oaks MuseumHillsboroHistoryPaidWashington County historyhttps://fiveoaksmuseum.org
The Arts CenterCorvallisArtFreeRegional arthttps://theartscenter.net
Benton County Historical MuseumPhilomathHistoryPaidLocal historyhttps://bentoncountymuseum.org
Hatfield Marine Science Center Visitor CenterNewportMarine ScienceFreeOcean exhibitshttps://hmsc.oregonstate.edu
Oregon Coast AquariumNewportAquariumPaidMarine lifehttps://aquarium.org
Lincoln County Historical MuseumNewportHistoryPaidCoastal historyhttps://lincolncountymuseum.org
Seaside Museum & Historical SocietySeasideHistoryPaidLocal heritagehttps://seasideoregonmuseum.com
Tillamook Air MuseumTillamookAviationPaidHistoric aircrafthttps://tillamookair.com
Tillamook County Pioneer MuseumTillamookHistoryPaidPioneer historyhttps://tcpm.org
Train Mountain MuseumChiloquinRailroadPaidMiniature railroadhttps://trainmountain.org
Lake County MuseumLakeviewHistoryFreeRegional historyhttps://lakecountymuseum.org
Southern Oregon Historical SocietyMedfordHistoryPaidSouthern Oregon historyhttps://sohs.org
Crater Rock MuseumCentral PointGeologyPaidRocks & mineralshttps://craterrock.com
Schneider Museum of ArtAshlandArtFreeContemporary arthttps://sma.sou.edu
Southern Oregon Historical Railroad MuseumMedfordRailroadPaidHistoric railcarshttps://cowcreek.com
Children's Museum of Southern OregonMedfordChildrenPaidInteractive learninghttps://tcmso.org

Oregon Museums Facts

Fact Details
StateOregon
Approximate Number of MuseumsMore than 500 museums
Largest Art MuseumPortland Art Museum, Portland
Most Visited MuseumOregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI), Portland
Largest Science MuseumOregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI), Portland
Most Popular Children's MuseumGilbert House Children's Museum, Salem
Largest Natural History MuseumMuseum of Natural and Cultural History, Eugene
Official State History MuseumOregon Historical Society Museum, Portland
Most Popular Modern Art MuseumPortland Art Museum, Portland
Popular Free MuseumsJordan Schnitzer Museum of Art, Oregon Rail Heritage Center, Schneider Museum of Art, The Arts Center
Largest Museum CampusEvergreen Aviation & Space Museum, McMinnville
Major Museum CitiesPortland, Salem, Eugene, Bend, Astoria, Medford
Popular Museum CategoriesArt, History, Science, Aviation, Maritime, Natural History, Railroad, Children's Museums
Historic Landmark MuseumPittock Mansion, Portland
Best Time to VisitLate spring through early fall offers the best weather for museum visits.
Top Family MuseumsOMSI, High Desert Museum, Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum, Gilbert House Children's Museum
Presidential MuseumsOregon has no official U.S. Presidential Library.
Specialty MuseumsEvergreen Aviation & Space Museum, Columbia River Maritime Museum, Rice Northwest Museum of Rocks and Minerals, Oregon Film Museum
Annual Museum VisitorsOregon museums attract millions of visitors each year.
Top Museum RegionsPortland Metro, Willamette Valley, Central Oregon, Oregon Coast, Southern Oregon, Columbia Gorge
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