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Children's Museums

The FLIP Children's Museum of Hillsboro

Name: The FLIP Children's Museum of Hillsboro
Address: 136 SE 3rd Ave Ste 200, Hillsboro, OR 97123, Hillsboro, OR, US
Telephone: (503) 847-9583
Rating: 4.5

★★★★☆ 4.5 (103 reviews)

📍 136 SE 3rd Ave Ste 200, Hillsboro, OR 97123

📞 (503) 847-9583

🌐 www.flipmuseum.org

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🕐 Hours

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	Closed
Wednesday	9:30 AM–1:30 PM
Thursday	Closed
Friday	9:30 AM–1:30 PM
Saturday	9:30 AM–2 PM
Sunday	9:30 AM–5 PM

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About The FLIP Children's Museum of Hillsboro

The FLIP Children's Museum of Hillsboro is a children's museum in Hillsboro, OR. FLIP operates a Mobile Museum program that visits schools, libraries, family shelters, and cultural events throughout the Portland Metro Area, bringing interactive exhibits to underserved communities. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 103 visitors.

Quick Facts

Type: Children's Museum
Best For: Ages 0-10, all ages
Highlights: Fort building, magnetic tiles, green screen stage, train set, slime making, interactive coloring wall
Hours: Weekdays 9:30am-1:30pm, Saturday 9:30am-5pm, Sunday 10:30am-5pm
Contact: (503) 847-9583 or [email protected]

💡 Did You Know?

⭐FLIP operates a Mobile Museum program that visits schools, libraries, family shelters, and cultural events throughout the Portland Metro Area, bringing interactive exhibits to underserved communities
⭐The museum features an interactive coloring wall with a smart projector and scanner system that allows children to color paper animals, scan them, and watch their colored creations magically appear animated on a digital screen
⭐FLIP has a stated special mission to serve families from underserved communities, including low-income families, children with disabilities, immigrants, refugees, and families lacking stable housing
🏛️The museum is operated as a non-profit organization located in downtown Hillsboro at a strategic location between a MAX light rail stop and adjacent to community businesses

💬 What Visitors Say

🕐Visit during quieter times (aim for 12-15 kids or fewer) to fully enjoy the space, as it's a smaller venue. Check the ticketing page before visiting since hours vary due to birthday parties and field trips.
💡The green screen stage and interactive coloring wall with the smart projector (where colored animals come to life on screen) are the biggest hits with kids—plan extra time for these stations as children spend 30-40+ minutes engaged here.
💡The space works best for ages 3.5-10 years old. For babies under 9 months, note there aren't dedicated baby zones and crawlers may risk being stepped on when the museum is crowded, so visit during quieter times if you have very young infants.
💬Parking is available on the street or in a small lot at the end of the building near the bus stop. The downtown 3rd Street location is convenient to the MAX light rail and nearby coffee shops, making it easy for a full outing.
💬Plan 2-3 hours to experience multiple rooms and exhibits without feeling rushed. The variety of hands-on activities (magnetic tiles, train sets, slime-making, robot creation) and different room layouts allow kids to move to new areas if one becomes overstimulating.