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Location
Best time
Plan your visit for Saturday morning and arrive early, as the museum is only open a few hours on Saturdays. Check ahead for exact hours to avoid arriving when it's closed.
Visitor tip
Don't miss the 'Made in Milwaukie' section on the first floor celebrating local business history, and explore the upper floor's collection of historical artifacts and 'odds and ends' - both areas are highly praised by visitors.
Visitor tip
Request a tour from the knowledgeable volunteer staff when you arrive - visitors consistently praise their expertise and willingness to show newly acquired pieces like the 1850 survey map.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Natural History Museum
- Admission
- Free with optional donation; $20 membership
- Highlights
- Made in Milwaukie business history, local artifacts, 1850 survey map
- Staff
- Knowledgeable volunteers
What visitors say
Cute little local museum! Free to come in, but if you want to donate, there's a tip box. So lovely, and fun paper clippings about the city. Lots of past pics compared to the present, awesome to see.
Great little museum for a Saturday afternoon. The informative staff gave me a tour and also showed me a newly acquired survey map of Milwaukie from 1850. Very cool.
Great little museum in a great neighborhood. The exhibits are masterfully curated and the volunteer staff is friendly. It deserves a 6 out of 5.
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Did You Know?
- The museum features a historical survey map of Milwaukie from 1850, a significant primary source document that provides insight into the city's early layout and development
- Admission is completely free with an optional donation via tip box, making it one of the most accessible museums in the Portland area
- The museum operates with a volunteer staff and rotates exhibits frequently, encouraging repeat visits and membership at only $20 annually
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