Things to do in Portland, Oregon (OR): The Best Museums

A beautiful urban garden with a classical Chinese design.

The Architectural Heritage Center is a non-profit resource for historic preservation owned and operated by the Bosco-Milligan Foundation. As "home base" for heritage conservation in the Portland, Oregon metro area, the AHC hosts dozens of programs, tours, and exhibits each year which help people appreciate and preserve older and historic buildings, neighborhoods, and traditional commercial areas.

Small museum which shares and preserves Japanese American history and culture in Portland's Old Town neighborhood, where Japantown once thrived. Group tours of the museum, speaking engagements for classrooms or other community groups, and research appointments at the Oregon Nikkei Legacy Center are available. Oregon Nikkei Legacy Center is located in the Merchant Hotel building built 1880-1885, and is of historical interest, being located in the oldest part of Portland in the heart of what was once Portland's Japantown (Nihonmachi) until World War II. The building housed a laundry, bathhouse and barbershop run by Japanese families in the early years.

We are local Art family gallery. Come and join us in warm, calm and friendly atmosphere with free tea and some snacks. Traveling some time is might be stressful, and we are great place to take a break and relax. Stop by and tell us your story.

Step into the lives and homes of people affected by crisis around the world. Our Real Life Exhibit Portland gives you the opportunity to see, hear, and feel what people in crisis live through daily. The Real Life Exhibit is open to everyone, regardless of age. We regularly host school groups, civic organizations, retirement communities, individuals, and more. The Real Life Exhibit is most appropriate for visitors ages 10 and up.

Antique furniture, ceramics and statuary for home an garden sourced from China, India, Nepal and beyond.