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Visitor tip
Bring young children (ages 5+) to explore the interactive exhibits - highlights include a giant tree in the center, an explorable tractor, and a scavenger hunt element ('Fluffy the rainbow trout') that engages kids throughout
Visitor tip
Check the rotating exhibitions schedule before visiting - exhibits like the 'Following Fire' photography show are temporary and worth planning your visit around
About World Forestry Center
Interactive exhibits on forests & trees. Hands-on exhibits are designed to teach visitors about the sustainability of forests & trees.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Nature Center
- Location
- Washington Park, Portland
- Campus Size
- 5.5 acres with indoor and outdoor spaces
- Mission
- Connecting people and forests through exhibits and programs
- Featured Exhibition
- Forest Hope Through Innovation
What visitors say
Pretty neat experience! Nothing too long or too expensive! 8 dollars per adult and it will likely take about 40 mins if you see everything. It was highly educational and I enjoyed how much hands on interactive elements there were! I…
A very cool place to visit with your little ones. There's lots of giant things to look at like a tree in the center, a tractor you can go into, things to explore. Lots of things to interact with. Prices are great too. A good place to…
LOVED our time at the World Forestry Center! Had two 5 year-olds with us and they had a ball with the interactive exhibits and looking for fluffy the rainbow trout. Used our Pogo Pass to get in and it was seamless. Come check out this…
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Did You Know?
- Interactive exhibits throughout the Discovery Museum include hands-on experiences designed to teach forest sustainability, with a special 'Forest Hope Through Innovation' exhibition featuring forest-based research, technology, engineering, and artist-scientist collaborations
- Admission is very affordable at $8 per adult with visitors able to see all exhibits in approximately 40-45 minutes, making it one of the most cost-effective educational attractions in Portland
- The center features a large adjacent arboretum with walking paths and hosts rotating exhibitions, professional conferences, arts initiatives, and festivals across its campus in addition to the main museum
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