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Portland Children's Museum

4015 SW Canyon Road, Lair Hill Park, Portland, OR 97201
503-223-6500
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Ranked #25 of 281 attractions in Portland
Type: Children's Museums
Owner description: Make a splash in Water Works; move "dirt" in the Dig Pit; direct a show in Play It Again Theater; scan items from your kid-sized cart in Grasshopper... more » Owner description: Make a splash in Water Works; move "dirt" in the Dig Pit; direct a show in Play It Again Theater; scan items from your kid-sized cart in Grasshopper Grocery; create a masterpiece in our Clay Studio and The Garage, our recycled art studio. Hear stories under a Treehouse, grab a snack at Caterpillar Cafe, sing to weekly musicians and check out our ever-changing traveling exhibit! Welcome to the place Where Imagination Lives! « less
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Beaverton, Oregon
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013 NEW

This review is for the upstairs interactive play area. I have been going for several years with my grand children. Our last several visits I found there were exhibits that were not working properly especially in the water feature area. I think there should always be an employee monitoring the room. You would find some exhibit items not in their... More

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Burlington, Vermont
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2013

Great historic building with multiple floors that have been converted to exhibit space. Not the flashiest children's museum - but that's what makes it really work! It features a nice mix of activities and exhibit types kept our 2 year old daughter busy for a long time. Staff presence was a bit light considering how busy it was, but exhibits... More

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PORTland, Oregon, USA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2013

My kids (aged 3 and 5) love it everytime we are there. We've been going there and regular members for the past 2 years. The museum is fun, interactive for kids and they keep on changing/adding new things to make it exciting for kids.

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Pine Bluff, AR
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2013

I have been there twice. Once when it was fairly empty and once when is was EXTREMELY crowded (1st Sat. of Spring Break and a Super Hero Theme Day !!:( My biggest complaint is there is a total lack of supervision or guidance from the staff in the hands on areas. There were a few rooms dedicated to particular projects... More

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Omaha, Nebraska
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2013

The Portland Children's Museum is a great place for preschoolers. I was there with my grandchildren ages 3 1/2 and 15 months. There were many fun activities to keep both of them busy exploring and learning. We attended the story time done by the author of the book. It was great and the theatre venue was very kid friendly. It... More

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Elko, Nevada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 5, 2013

A really fun place for kids and fun for adults too. From water play to a kids grocery store and sand play and much much more!

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Sandy, OR
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 22, 2013

And you don't have to be a kid to enjoy it! I have a great time every time I go. And I am ... getting older.

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Banks, Oregon
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 19, 2013

Keeps the kids busy for hours. Especially great for a rainy day. Many different areas/themes. Very busy at times. Have to watch the kids closely or they will be off and gone to another section before you realize it.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 18, 2013

This was a good few hour excursion for little kids. Easy to get to on the MAX - would recommend ideally for kids 2-5

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Albany, Oregon
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 14, 2013

We have so much fun every time I take the kids to the Children's Museum. A family could spend the entire day there, and we have. There are things for little ones to do and not get knocked over by bigger kids. My older child (9) also finds things that stimulate and challenge her. There are things to play with... More

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