Portland Children's Museum

Kids and adults can enjoy the interactive exhibits of this museum, which encourages creativity, exploration, imagination and expression.

Visit the Portland Children’s Museum to drive an ambulance, play with water and experiment with light. Kids will love the hands-on activities that inspire creativity, investigation, thought and self-expression. The exhibits are designed for visitors aged from 6 months old to early teens.

The museum has 12 permanent exhibitions, specifically designed for kids to explore and parents to observe. In Building Bridgetown kids can work individually or as a team as they carry out home improvements with their own tool belt. Learn about the causes and effects of water in the Water Works studio or sit at the wheel of an ambulance in the Vroom Room. In the Twilight Trail kids can enjoy experimenting with light and shadows.

Go to the Grasshopper Grocery, where kids can load miniature shopping trolleys with goods and then scan them at a checkout. Listen to stories and adventure tales in the Treehouse Adventure. Let kids hide, get lost and then find their way inside the hedges of the Zany Maze.

Ask at the entrance about the museum’s temporary exhibits. The museum also runs ceramic, music, painting and science classes. Visit the museum’s official website for further details.

Situated in Washington Park, the Portland Children’s Museum is a 15-minute drive from downtown Portland. The museum is easily accessible via public transport such as buses and light rail. If you are arriving by car then pay for parking. Combine your visit with a trip to the Oregon Zoo or explore the picturesque walking trails of Washington Park.

The Portland Children’s Museum is open daily, except for select public holidays. There is an admission fee. Enjoy free admission during the evening on the first Friday of every month. Adults may only enter the museum when accompanying a child. Find full opening hours and fees on the museum’s official website.

Attractions and Neighbourhoods near Portland Children's Museum

Oregon Zoo

Awesome beasts native to America have a home alongside exotic and endangered species from around the world at this picturesque Portland attraction.

Portland Japanese Garden

Tranquility abounds in these idyllic Japanese gardens, said by many to be the most authentic outside of Japan.

International Rose Test Garden

The scent from thousands of blooms greets you in one of the world’s finest and most important rose gardens.

Pittock Mansion

A wonderfully preserved example of life in a bygone era and spectacular views await at one of America’s finest stately homes.

Portland Art Museum

Spend a day with European masters and Native American artists at one of Portland’s premier cultural attractions, the oldest art museum in the Pacific Northwest.

Hotels near Portland Children's Museum

The Benson Portland, Curio Collection by Hilton

309 SW Broadway

Rated 4.4 / 5 by Guests

Located in Downtown Portland, this romantic hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Powell's City of Books, Pioneer Courthouse Square, and Lan Su Chinese Garden. Portland Art Museum and Tom McCall Waterfront Park are also within 15 minutes. SW 6th-Pine Street Station is only a 2-minute walk and SW 5th-Oak Street Station is 2 minutes.

Red Lion Hotel Portland Airport

7101 NE 82nd Ave

Rated 3.6 / 5 by Guests

Situated near the airport, this hotel is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Cascade Station and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Columbia River. Alberta Street and Alberta Rose Theatre are also within 6 mi (10 km). Mt Hood Avenue Station is 22 minutes by foot.

Radisson Hotel Portland Airport

6233 NE 78th Court

Rated 4.3 / 5 by Guests

Situated in Portland, this golf hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Cascade Station, Alberta Street, and Concordia University. Lloyd Center and Hawthorne District are also within 6 mi (10 km). Parkrose-Sumner Transit Center is 28 minutes by foot and Mt Hood Avenue Station is 30 minutes.

Ramada by Wyndham Portland Airport

6221 NE 82nd Ave

Rated 3.0 / 5 by Guests

Situated near the airport, this hotel is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Cascade Station and within 6 mi (10 km) of Lloyd Center and Hawthorne District. Alberta Street and Alberta Rose Theatre are also within 6 mi (10 km). Parkrose-Sumner Transit Center is 28 minutes by foot and Mt Hood Avenue Station is 30 minutes.

Hilton Portland Downtown

921 SW 6th Ave

Rated 4.2 / 5 by Guests

Located in Downtown Portland, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall and Roseland Theater. Portland State University and Providence Park are also within 15 minutes. Pioneer Square South Station is only a 2-minute walk and Pioneer Courthouse-SW 6th Avenue Station is 2 minutes.

Courtyard by Marriott Portland City Center

550 SW Oak Street

Rated 4.4 / 5 by Guests

Located in Downtown Portland, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Pioneer Courthouse Square, Portland State University, and Oregon Convention Center. Portland Japanese Garden and International Rose Test Garden are also within 2 mi (3 km). SW 5th-Oak Street Station and SW 6th-Pine Street Station are within a 2-minute walk.

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Portland International Airport, OR

7025 NE Alderwood Rd

Rated 4.3 / 5 by Guests

Situated near the airport, this hotel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Cascade Station and within 6 mi (10 km) of Hawthorne District and Alberta Street. Alberta Rose Theatre and Concordia University are also within 6 mi (10 km). Mt Hood Avenue Station is 21 minutes by foot.

Park Lane Suites and Inn

809 Sw King Avenue

Rated 3.9 / 5 by Guests

Located in Goose Hollow, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of McMenamins Crystal Ballroom, Portland State University, and Providence Park. Portland Japanese Garden and Roseland Theater are also within 1 mi (2 km). Kings Hill-SW Salmon Street Station is 7 minutes by foot and Goose Hollow-SW Jefferson Street Station is 7 minutes.

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Portland

1000 NE Multnomah Street

Rated 4.1 / 5 by Guests

Located in Lloyd District, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Lloyd Center and Oregon Convention Center. Moda Center and Veterans Memorial Coliseum are also within 1 mi (2 km). Lloyd Center-NE 11th Avenue Station and NE 7th Avenue Station are within a 5-minute walk.

Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront

1401 SW Naito Pkwy

Located in Downtown Portland, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Riverplace, Keller Auditorium, and Tom McCall Waterfront Park. World Trade Center and Portland City Hall are also within 10 minutes. City Hall-SW 5th and Jefferson Street Station is 6 minutes by foot and Yamhill District Station is 7 minutes.

Royal Sonesta Portland

506 SW Washington St

Rated 4.6 / 5 by Guests

Located in Downtown Portland, this luxury hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Pioneer Courthouse Square and Roseland Theater. Portland State University and Moda Center are also within 1 mi (2 km). Mall-SW 5th Avenue Station and SW 5th-Oak Street Station are within a 5-minute walk.

Inn At The Convention Center

420 NE Holladay St

Rated 3.0 / 5 by Guests

Located in Lloyd District, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Oregon Convention Center and Moda Center. Veterans Memorial Coliseum and Pioneer Courthouse Square are also within 2 mi (3 km). Convention Center Station is only a 2-minute walk and NE 7th Avenue Station is 2 minutes.

Hotel Eastlund

1021 NE Grand Avenue

Rated 4.4 / 5 by Guests

Located in Lloyd District, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Oregon Convention Center and Moda Center. Veterans Memorial Coliseum and Pioneer Courthouse Square are also within 2 mi (3 km). Convention Center Station and NE 7th Avenue Station are within a 5-minute walk.

The Paramount Hotel

808 SW Taylor St

Rated 4.5 / 5 by Guests

Located in Downtown Portland, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, Portland State University, and Roseland Theater. Providence Park and Keller Auditorium are also within 15 minutes. Library-SW 9th Avenue Station is only a 2-minute walk and Pioneer Square South Station is 3 minutes.

Staypineapple, Hotel Rose, Downtown Portland

50 SW Morrison Street

Rated 4.2 / 5 by Guests

Located in Downtown Portland, this hotel is steps from Yamhill National Historic District and Mill Ends Park. World Trade Center and Tom McCall Waterfront Park are also within 5 minutes. Yamhill District Station and Morrison-SW 3rd Avenue Station are within a 2-minute walk.

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Portland Airport

8247 Ne Sandy Blvd

Rated 2.9 / 5 by Guests

Situated near the airport, this hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Cascade Station, Grant Park, and Providence Portland Medical Center. Alberta Street is 3 mi (4.9 km) away. Parkrose-Sumner Transit Center is 16 minutes by foot and NE 82nd Avenue Station is 27 minutes.

Courtyard Portland Downtown/Convention Center

435 NE Wasco Street

Rated 4.2 / 5 by Guests

Located in Lloyd District, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Oregon State Hospital Portland and Oregon Convention Center. Lloyd Center and Moda Center are also within 10 minutes. Convention Center Station is only a 4-minute walk and NE 7th Avenue Station is 5 minutes.

River's Edge Hotel

0455 Southwest Hamilton Court

Rated 4.2 / 5 by Guests

Located in Johns Landing, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Portland Aerial Tram and Riverplace. Portland VA Medical Center and South Waterfront City Park are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Oxford Suites Portland - Jantzen Beach

12226 N JANTZEN DRIVE

Rated 4.3 / 5 by Guests

Situated near the airport, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Columbia River and Jantzen Beach Center. Portland Expo Center and Portland International Raceway are also within 2 mi (3 km). Expo Center Station is 19 minutes by foot.

Best Western Inn At The Meadows

1215 N Hayden Meadows Dr

Rated 4.1 / 5 by Guests

This family-friendly Portland hotel is located on a river, within 2 mi (3 km) of Portland International Raceway and Portland Expo Center. Jantzen Beach Center and Peninsula Park Rose Garden are also within 3 mi (5 km). Delta Park-Vanport Station is 7 minutes by foot and Expo Center Station is 21 minutes.

The Hotel Zags Portland

515 Southwest Clay St

Rated 4.3 / 5 by Guests

Located in Downtown Portland, this romantic hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Portland State University, Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, and Portland Art Museum. Pioneer Place and Oregon Health and Science University are also within 2 mi (3 km). City Hall-SW 5th and Jefferson Street Station and PSU Urban Center-SW 5th and Mill Street Station are within a 5-minute walk.

Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Washington Square

9000 SW Washington Square Road

Rated 4.3 / 5 by Guests

Situated in Tigard, this golf hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Washington Square Mall and within 6 mi (10 km) of Cedar Hills Crossing and Tualatin Hills Nature Park. Portland State University and Oregon Zoo are also within 9 mi (15 km). Beaverton Hall-Nimbus Station is 11 minutes by foot.

Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Downtown

319 SW Pine St

Rated 4.5 / 5 by Guests

Located in Old Town Chinatown, this historic hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Lan Su Chinese Garden and Pioneer Courthouse Square. Portland Art Museum and Moda Center are also within 1 mi (2 km). SW 5th-Oak Street Station and Skidmore Fountain Station are within a 5-minute walk.

Shilo Inn Suites Hotel - Portland Airport

11707 Ne Airport Way

Rated 4.1 / 5 by Guests

Located in Parkrose, this hotel is within 12 mi (20 km) of Portland International Raceway, Moda Center, and Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Pioneer Courthouse Square and Providence Park are also within 12 mi (20 km). Cascades Station is 25 minutes by foot and Parkrose-Sumner Transit Center is 29 minutes.