Photo courtesy of Portland Chinatown Museum
A group of Portland museums have banded together to offer free admission to educators. On select days this summer, educators can visit the museums to enjoy complimentary tickets and tours.
Here are the details for each participating museum along with the scheduled educator focused activities. All activities require you to RSVP in advance, which is noted below.
Hours vary by location. Be sure to check before you visit.
Free Admission for Educators at Portland Museums
From July 28-August 10, 2024, nine Portland museums are giving free admission to educators.
Check in at the ticketing counter at each museum and present your educator ID to receive one free ticket. You can go solo or have your family and friends buy a ticket to join you. Many of these museums offer free admission for kids.
Participating museums include the Aurora Colony Museum and Historical Society, Five Oaks Museum, Japanese American Museum of Oregon, Lan Su Chinese Garden, Maryhill Museum of Art, Oregon Historical Society, Pittock Mansion, Portland Art Museum and Portland Chinatown Museum.
Here are the details on how educators can participate at each location:
Aurora Colony Museum and Historical Society
15018 2nd Street NE in Aurora
the museums is open Monday–Saturday from 10 a.m.–5.p.m. and Sunday 12–5 p.m.
Attend the Aurora Colony Museum Stauffer-Will Farm Educator Tour and Overview on Wednesday, July 31, 1-3 p.m.
RSVP to siobhan@auroracolony.org if you plan to attend.
Five Oaks Museum
PCC Rock Creek Campus, 17677 NW Springville Road
The museum is open Thursday–Saturday from noon to 4 p.m.
Five Oaks Museum is hosting a educator tour and resources share on Saturday, August 10, 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m. RSVP here.
Japanese American Museum of Oregon
411 NW Flanders Street
The museum is open Wednesday–Saturday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. and Sunday, 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Attend educator tours on these dates:
- Tuesday, July 30, 1-2:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, August 6, 1-2:30 p.m.
RSVP by emailing info@jamo.org.
Lan Su Chinese Garden
239 NW Everett Street
The. museum is open Monday–Sunday from 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Lan Su Chinese Garden Educator Tour followed by resource sharing and tea is on Friday, August 2, 1 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Register here if you plan to attend.
Maryhill Museum of Art
35 Maryhill Museum Drive in Goldendale
The museum is open Monday–Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Maryhill Museum of Art Educator Tour and Refreshments followed by resource discussion is Saturday, August 10, 1 p.m.
Register here if you plan to attend.
Oregon Historical Society
1200 SW Park Avenue
Museum hours are Monday–Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m.
Oregon Historical Society Educator tours and resources events are on these dates:
- Tuesday, July 30, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
- Tuesday, August 6, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
Register here if you plan to attend.
Pittock Mansion
3229 NW Pittock Drive
The museum is open Tuesday from 12 to 5 p.m. and Wednesday–Monday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Pittock Mansion Educator Tour and Resources is Wednesday, August 7, 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m. RSVP by emailing kwilliams@pittockmansion.org.
Portland Art Museum
1219 SW Park Avenue
The museum is open Wednesday-Sunday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Join the Educator Welcome and Tour at PAM on August 8 from 1-2:30 p.m. Register here.
Portland Chinatown Museum
27 NW Third Avenue
The museum is open Thursday-Sunday from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Portland Chinatown Museum is hosting an educator tour on Friday, August 2, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. RSVP by emailing info@portlandchinatown.org.
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