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Attractions & Activities: Downtown Portland's Cultural District
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Oregon History Center
In the middle of the 19th century, the Oregon Territory was a land of promise and plenty. Thousands of hardy individuals set out along the Oregon Trail, crossing a vast and rugged country to reach the fertile valleys of this region. Others came by ship around the Horn. Today the state of Oregon is still luring immigrants, and those who wish to learn about the people who discovered Oregon before them should visit this well-designed museum. Oregon history from before the arrival of the first Europeans to well into the 20th century is chronicled in fascinating educational exhibits. The displays incorporate Native American artifacts, a covered wagon, nautical and surveying instruments, and contemporary objects such as snow skis, dolls, and bicycles. Museum docents, with roots stretching back to the days of the Oregon Trail, are often on hand to answer questions. There is also a research library that includes many journals from early pioneers. You can't miss this complex--look for the eight-story-high trompe l'oeil mural stretching across the front.
1200 SW Park Ave.
Phone: 503/222-1741 .
Open: Tues-Sat 10am-5pm (Thurs until 8pm), Sun noon-5pm..
Admission $6 adults and seniors, $3 students, $1.50 children 6-12, under 6 free, free for seniors on Thurs..
Bus: 6. MAX: Library Station..
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