The city of Portland in Oregon is a haven for museum lovers. Whether you are young or old, fascinated with science or nature or have a penchant for art or history, you can find an apt museum to spend an entire day while in Portland. Some of the finest museums that you must include in your Portland itinerary are given below.

10 Best Museums in Portland

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Portland Art Museum

You can feast your eyes on some of the finest works of European, Native American, Asian and Modern Art displayed in this six storey museum. A number of drawings and sketches are also a part of the permanent collection of this museum.

Portland Art Museum Official Site

http://portlandartmuseum.org/

Portland Hat Museum

Here you can see one of the largest collections of hats in the world, which range from old-fashioned, vintage hats that we now get to see only in period films to men's hats that have been worn over the ages. Do not miss to see the collection of costume and modern hats put on display at this museum.

Portland Children's Museum

If you have come to Portland on family vacation with your kids, there is no way that you can miss visiting this museum. You kid is sure to have a great time at the clay studio, the dig pit or the Building Bridgetown section of this one of a kind museum.

Portland Children's Museum Official Site

http://www.portlandcm.org/index.php

Oregon Museum of Science and Industry

This is another must-visit museum in Portland if you are fascinated with technology and want to know all about computers, space and various other sciences.

Portland Museums on Museumspot

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Those who travel to Portland, Oregon should visit the Portland Museum of Contemporary Craft. This has been known as a popular destination for tourists along with a favorite for the locals.

This Museum of Contemporary Craft has been known as the vibrant center for investigation and dialogue. The motive of this museum has been expanding the definition of craft and provides it to the audiences so that they can get the real experience of it.

At the Museum, one can enjoy craft as a verb along with being a noun. There are so many questions posed regarding the museum and these are ignited by dynamic exhibitions along with thoughtful publications. One can find provocative programs and special events here too. You can come across curate exhibitions and installations providing intricate experiences about the current, future and past of craft.

The museum stays open from Tuesday through Saturday, from 11 AM to 6 PM and on the first Thursday of every month it remains open from 11 AM to 8 PM, while being close on Sunday and Monday.

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The Portland Museum Of Contemporary Art is one among the oldest cultural institutions which is considered a landmark in Portland. The museum is considered a regional hub because people are connected here both socially and professionally through art.

The main aim of the museum is to showcase excellence in contemporary craft, to make people understand and appreciate craft and art, to support and help artistes and to preserve the legacy of Portland through art and craft. Learn more about this wonderful museum at

http://portlandartmuseum.org/

This museum is situated in Pearl, which is Portland's central cultural district. If you are a lover of handmade items, or would love to present a handmade item to your loved and near ones, then you have to visit the Portland Museum of Contemporary Art. This gallery has artistes working carefully and creating exquisite pieces of work in glass, fiber, wood, ceramics and mixed media too.

Take the time to check out local exhibitions of talent and Events that should not be missed at The museum houses one of the best collections of contemporary art that the city take pride in. Museums collections are detailed at

http://portlandartmuseum.org/calendar/

Do take the time to check out the local events calendar to find events that coincide at the time of your travel to Portland. While traveling to Portland there are a large number of places to be visited but do not miss the Museum Of Contemporary Art as it's a must visit place for its location and wonderful collection.