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Location
Visitor tip
Take advantage of volunteer guides and knowledgeable tour guides who can provide detailed insights into the historic Portland ship and maritime engineering exhibits. Booking a guided tour enhances the educational experience significantly.
Visitor tip
If the museum is closed, you can still view the Portland ship from the adjacent pathway—it's worth seeing even from outside. This is a free alternative if you encounter closure issues.
About Oregon Maritime Museum
Tours of a restored steamer. Guided tours & educational exhibits on a historic steam-powered tug moored on the Willamette River.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Maritime Museum
- Main Attraction
- Historic ship Portland
- Tours
- Guided tours available with knowledgeable docents
What visitors say
While I didn't go to the museum itself (it was closed), I did get to see the Portland from the pathway. She's a beautiful piece of Maritime engineering and craftsmanship. A rare piece of history worth seeing if you're into ships
We bought 7 tickets for a 2:00pm tour on a Saturday today and the gate was firmly locked. Straight to voicemail, no reply, and out of our $50 we spent on tickets and gas to get out here from Beaverton. Buyer beware.
I purchased tickets in advance and visited on a Saturday afternoon. The signage is a little confusing, but our tour guide was super knowledgeable and the museum exhibits are interesting. Very unique, would highly recommend!
From 96 Google reviews
Did You Know?
- The museum features the historic steam-powered tug Portland, a restored steamer that serves as the primary exhibit and is moored on the Willamette River in Portland
- The museum operates with volunteer guides and docents who lead educational tours, making it a community-supported educational institution
- The venue is notable for its maritime engineering and craftsmanship exhibits, highlighting the Portland as a rare historical piece of maritime engineering
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