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Portland Children's Museum, Portland

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Portland Children's Museum reviews

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TripAdvisor traveler rating 4.5
354 reviews
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4.5
TripAdvisor
  • We were very disappointed. The museum now has a policy of requiring a "reservation" so that you have a 3-hour block of museum time. We had our reservation, and stood in line for at least 20 minutes.....  more
    We were very disappointed. The museum now has a policy of requiring a "reservation" so that you have a 3-hour block of museum time. We had our reservation, and stood in line for at least 20 minutes.....  more »
  • This place is part museum, part exploritoriam, part science lab, part library, part playground, part theater, a 100% engaging, educational and throughly enjoyable. 
    This place is part museum, part exploritoriam, part science lab, part library, part playground, part theater, a 100% engaging, educational and throughly enjoyable.  more »
  • Fabulous place for children between toddlers and around 11 years old. All kinds of mini sections to explore. There are opportunities for creativity, teamwork, solo learning etc. Kids can spend... 
    Fabulous place for children between toddlers and around 11 years old. All kinds of mini sections to explore. There are opportunities for creativity, teamwork, solo learning etc. Kids can spend...  more »
Google
  • My kids love this place. The water feature for kids is great. This location is packed with both indoor and outdoor activities. Easily accessible via auto or light rail. A 30 minute ride on the red line Max from Portland Airport, makes this a great days getaway. Right next door is the Portland Zoo, with easy parking for all. The children's museum does have a cafeteria for food and coffee. Also several bathrooms and ample entertainment for the whole family.
  • Great spot for young kids! Great hands on experiences. Absolutely love the clay and mini maker space studios. A truly interactive and creative experience. I also appreciate their policy of only admitting adults who are accompanying or in groups with children. The food in the little cafe is great too!
  • Wonderful playground for kids from 5 to 11 years old. We come here by rain or sunny days as they have game and activities for inside or outside. The cafe has good choice of food and drinks. Come early as the parking is shared with the zoo and can get full even before noon on sunny days. Wonderful staff always welcoming. I warmly recommend this place.
  • I highly recommend going here. I took my kids age 3-8 and they loved it. We explored every exhibit inside and had an absolutely wonderful time. The recycled art studio was on the top of the list for my kids. They we're so inspired, they came home and wanted to turn our garage into a recycled art space. The outdoor area was great as well. We didn't have our boots, and it had been raining so they generously offered to loan us some so we could play and explore. Lots of fun and discoveries to be had here, rain or shine.
  • HA. So I went with a friend. Just for fun. Kids LOVE it here. And I would give it 5 stars if I was a little kid. But I'm not. And we were pretty occupied and enjoyed ourselves for a couple hours. Then it just got boring. But I so recommend this for little kids. AND it's fun for adults and teens too. You're just going to get some interesting looks on parents faces when you join the cast on that stage to perform your parrot dance and singing duet with their kid😂 it was a pretty decent price. For 11$ and the food that you could buy was pretty good but a little overpriced.

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