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Portland Art Museum

1219 SW Park Avenue, Portland, OR 97205 (Downtown)
503-226-2811
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Ranked #19 of 281 attractions in Portland
Type: Art Museums, Museums
Traveler Description: The Portland Art Museum is the oldest art museum in the Pacific Northwest. It was founded in 1892 and now has a collection of over 40,000 works of... more »
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013

This is a terrific museum with a wide variety of art to view. No matter what kind of art pleases you, you can probably find it here. I even enjoyed the sculptures outside the building. They also show a number of good and interesting (many foreign) films at their theater. Parking was easy on the street or in a nearby... More

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Salmon Arm, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013

This is one fo the smaller Art Museums I have seen in a major city, but it does a really good job of representing different eras and styles of art. I was also impressed to see Native art that expanded beyond just the costal tribes. Most PNW native art exhibits focus on the Pacific Coast tribes, but this had a... More

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Los Angeles, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013

So, it isn't the Met or the MOMA, but it is Portland's own little slice of the art world. One of my favorite places to go and wander around, and must visit for any visitor to the city. They have a considerable permanent collection and do a wonderful job at bringing in top-rate exhibits. The location is perfect as well.... More

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Vancouver, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013

It was a very quick visit. only had 1 and a half hours. but very worth while. Have been before and will go again

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San Jose, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2013

I am no art connoisseur so forgive my use of intriguing - but I really loved the: - American Art (extensive native american) - European Art (just WOW - reminded me of my visit to the Royal Academy, London) - English Silver - Asian/Islamic art I guess I spent too much time on them - didn't have time to go... More

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Edina, Minnesota
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 20, 2013

Very attractive facility in a nice location. It is worth a visit (as is nearly every museum), but overall collection was not as extensive as we thought it might be. Collection of contemporary art was the best feature. Staff helpful and bright orange sign warning of non-family friendly exhibit was a good idea although the actual items caused a chuckle... More

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Portland, Oregon
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2013

Been here multiple times, last time I went, was the first time I connected with art. May sound clíche, but I was never one to admire a painting for ,10 minutes each, but here I felt connected. The building design is half modern half old style, good choice. Fits children, teens, and couples, great for a rainy afternoon in the... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2013

Love this place. Changing exhibits, great events, wonderful old building. Really a nice museum in a lovely city.

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Los Angeles, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2013

This museum was great ! Had a hard time finding it but when we did we loved it. Reminded me of the Los Angles museums

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 7, 2013

Excellent range of Art on display. The displays were really thoughtfully put together. Did find the map a little confusing!

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