Top Things to do in Oregon
Top Hotels in Oregon
- 1. The Hotel Zags Portland
- 2. The Benson Portland, Curio Collection by Hilton
- 3. Inn at Cannon Beach
- 4. Hallmark Resort
- 5. Royal Sonesta Portland Downtown
- 6. Radisson Hotel Portland Airport
- 7. The Porter Portland, Curio Collection By Hilton
- 8. Bandon Inn
- 9. The Whaler
- 10. Best Western Plus Hood River Inn
Things to do in Oregon, United States: The Best History Museums
Discover the best top things to do in Oregon, United States including National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center, Kam Wah Chung State Heritage Site, Linn County Historical Museum, Sandy Area Historical Museum, Rainier Oregon Historical Museum, U.S Cavalry and American Indian Museum, Oregon Historical Society, Museum of the Oregon Territory, Baker Heritage Museum, Tillamook County Pioneer Museum.
Restaurants in Oregon
1. National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 608 reviews
The National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center offers living history demonstrations, interpretive programs, exhibits, multi-media presentations, special events, and more than four miles of interpretive trails. We offer a variety of interpretive programs and special exhibits year-round. One mile of well-preserved ruts lie on the Interpretive Center grounds, and are accessible by the trails or from a turnout on Highway 86 about a half-mile west of the Center's entrance.
Reviewed By Sungron - Lacey, United States
This place presents more history of the Oregon Trail and its people than any other I have visited. There are exhibits of the migration and lifelike models of the people, animals, and their possessions. The ranger presented an interesting introduction of the topic. One can also view the nearby ruts left by the wagons as they passed through.
2. Kam Wah Chung State Heritage Site
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 144 reviews
Hours posted are for May 1 through October 31 when we are open for the season. We are closed from November 1 through April 30, except during spring break, which is usually the last full week of March. Please call ahead if you are planning a visit, we may be able to accommodate! Thank you, Oregon Parks and Recreation Staff
3. Linn County Historical Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 26 reviews
Pioneer History Museum focusing on Linn county in the 1800's. Main Street style displays bring history to life.
4. Sandy Area Historical Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By Weberrider - Sandy, United States
Loved this museum in downtown Sandy, great displays and local history of the area and PNW. The volunteers there are very helpful, and knowledgeable of not only the display pieces but of the area history as well. The displays change from time to time I hear, so will come back again later this year when we have nothing to do ... Enjoy!!
5. Rainier Oregon Historical Museum
6. U.S Cavalry and American Indian Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By K857KBjudyf
What an incredible find while vacationing on the McKenzie River!We weren't sure what we'd find as we turned off McKenzie Highway on a dirt road and followed it to the Museum. As luck would have it Mr. Ron Miner was working in the Museum and invited us in. What a wealth of artifacts and historical displays we enjoyed! The intimate size and perfectly curated displays were amazing. Ron Miner was kind enough to provide background information about the displays and provide historical information that made our tour especially interesting. We were so glad we went!
7. Oregon Historical Society
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 442 reviews
Explore Oregon’s past at the Oregon Historical Society! Located on the historic South Park Blocks in downtown Portland, the Oregon Historical Society’s museum is open seven days a week and features original and traveling exhibitions that tell stories of the people, places, and events that have shaped Oregon and American history. In February 2019, the Oregon Historical Society unveiled a brand permanent exhibit, Experience Oregon, that chronicles the state’s complex history through rare artifacts, hands-on interactives, and digital displays. The Society’s world-class research library is open Tuesday through Saturday and is the perfect place to research a historic home or find a long-lost pioneer relative. Don’t forget to stop by the museum store for a uniquely Oregon souvenir!
Reviewed By PilatesPDX - Portland, United States
Totally awesome and gives you a feel for that 1964 epic tour! Did I mention that it is free as well?
8. Museum of the Oregon Territory
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 40 reviews
Museum with exhibits on the local history of Clackamas County, from Native American tribes, through settlement in the 19th & 20th centuries to the present. Special exhibits including the Kaegi Pharmacy - a complete pharmacy straight from the late 1800s and early 1900s. Open 10:30 am - 4:30 pm Tuesday through Saturday.
9. Baker Heritage Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 151 reviews
OPEN MID-MARCH TO OCTOBER 24, 2019 Housed in the former Natatorium, 33,000 sq ft of permanent and changing exhibits tell the stories of the real people and businesses that developed the region following the discovery of gold in the mountains nearby the Oregon Trail. Home to the world renowned Cavin Warfel Rock Collection, one of the largest in the western US.
Reviewed By howarda133 - Toronto, Canada
Though the museum in Baker City has a magnificent stone collection and display, a diplay about the making of the musical, "Paint Your Wagon," as well as an excellent collection of artifacts, I became intrigued about Leo Adler's role in the town and, in addition, the significant number of Jewish businessmen who helped develop Baker City.
10. Tillamook County Pioneer Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 65 reviews
Focus is to preserve and interpret the environmental and human history of Tillamook County. Many local artifacts and library with over 3,000 volumes, many devoted to genealogy.
Reviewed By lorrid248 - Rockaway Beach, United States
Such a great museum for such a little town. Something for everyone. In addition to museum artifacts there is an extended display of taxidermy.
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