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Pearson Air Museum

4.5 (21 reviews)
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Dawn C.

Just a little place but very well organized and displayed, worth a visit if someone in your family is an aviation enthusiast. Fantastic miniature of the lumber works that helped supply the WW1 construction of biplanes. Cool!

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Tracy T.

I brought my 6 year old here for the free open Sat. She loved it! She was able to actually get inside the cockpit of a couple airplanes & learned a ton from the wonderful guides. She spent a good hour playing with the whirly-gig she made over the air vent, flying it up in the air. Staff was super nice and knowledgeable. Great free Sat. activity for younger kids!

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Kevin S.

My dad and I took my two boys (8 and 5 years old) to visit Fort Vancouver and the Pearson Air Museum today. This was my first time to the P.A.M. and I was very pleased with our visit. For my dad (with the senior citizen discount), me (with the military discount), and two kids, it cost us $15 to get in, and it was very much worth the price of admission. Right after we paid and walked into the hanger, I was a little disappointed at how small it seemed and thought we wouldn't be spending much time there, but my initial impression was all wrong. There is a LOT of stuff to see, read, and a few things to actually do hands-on. I actually had to drag my boys out of the museum when we wanted to get home before the rush hour traffic started. For them, their favorite parts were trying to land an airplane on the model aircraft carrier, sitting in the kid sized airplane and helicopter that made sounds and had moving control surfaces, and operating the model airplane up on the second floor balcony. There is also a side room full of computers with flight simulators, but I did not point that out to my boys - we NEVER would have gotten out of there if I had. My favorite parts were reading about LT Pearson's career in aviation and how it was intertwined with other famous people like Doolittle and Eisenhower. I also enjoyed learning about the types of wood that were best for making airplanes and about the spruce trees used for making airplanes in WWI. Having just read a book about the Lafayette Escadrille (American squadron in WWI before the US joined the war), and watched the movie Flyboys, I thought it was cool to see the Fokker DR-1 in the museum. The exhibit on the flying boats / Pan Am Clippers was pretty interesting, too. While this museum may be small, there is a lot packed into it. It's very nicely done and was totally worth the price of admission.

Seth K.

First off its free so you get what you pay for. Its a nice little museum, self guided tour. They have a four planes. The exhibits are okay, nothing really special. Its worth checking out if your in the area.

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“Wonderful museum that tells the story of early aviation that took place at Fort Vancouver.”

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Wonderful world of impish dolls, artifacts art, and sculpture jewelry etc. This place has…read moreeverything, the name implies! If your in Vancouver WA stop by and see her Wonderfully quirky collection of every thing devilish you could imagine, Its not to be missed if your into wonderfully curated collectibles and art and devilish collectibles! Easy to access and contact and nake an appointment or follow in FACEBOOK. For more info Love this place!

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3.8(672 reviews)
8.0 mi•Central Eastside, Hosford-Abernethy

OMSI is a museum that is full of natural sciences, physics, and innovation. Though very large with…read morea theater and planetarium, I'd heed the warnings from other Yelp reviews: this museum is for kids!! Not adults!! I truly didn't look at Yelp before buying tickets to the museum and a showing of the planetarium. My fiancé and I finished walking the museum in 30 minutes because it was full of children from camp. We weren't going to play or interact with the museums when children were there and it was sciences we already knew. I was saddened thinking it was a museum for adults. In addition, we absolutely bought the wrong tickets for the planetarium. We ended up at a KPOP Delon Hunters Laser Show. We didn't know what to expect. Whoever made the show did an exceptional job, but we wanted to see something that completely encompasses the entire planetarium. Ultimately, perfect for children. Not adults. The 4 stars is that it is still a great museum.... For children.

I think for the value of the Family Membership, OMSI gets 5 stars. Hot tip, purchase the year-long…read moremembership during Black Friday when it's 20% off and stretch your dollar even further! My kids can spend the whole morning or afternoon here. There's something for everyone, from toddlers to high schoolers, adults and beyond. I always learn something new here too. Bonus, mention that you're a member in the gift shop and get 10% off your purchase.

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4.5(272 reviews)
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Fun family activity for a couple hours. Twelve mostly large scale or interactive exhibits that you…read morecan puruse at your leisure. Our family highlights included any dancing videos (of yourself). Unsurprisingly, the kids loved the ball pit and 'trampoline' room, we loved the music and ball light installation as well. As they will remind you of you but tickets ahead of time, remember to bring socks as they are required for a few rooms. Not quite the TeamLab experience, more refined than Meow Wolf, but still a lot of fun.

Super interesting place! While we did have fun, I was a bit underwhelmed. Honestly, I was thinking…read moreit was more a "Meow Wolf" type of place... so I guess I should've just entered the space without any expectations. The bar in the beginning was a nice touch. You can walk around with your drinks and explore the different rooms they had. You can even take a break and grab food- once you get in your time there is unlimited! One of the best rooms was the Secret Garden. This is where you stand under a cloud like dome and hear secrets from people who have recorded them from a month or two ago. They have a recording booth within the room and you sit there and confess things. Then it plays it back after a couple of months to make sure you remain anonymous. The secrets we heard were gnarly... Won't repeat any, just go there and see! That was probably the best room we went into. The other rooms were super cool, which included a ball pit, infinity room/light looking room as well as a semi-bouncy room. Really interactive and creative space. Entrance fee is not bad for the type of space it's in [Around $22ish?]. Just don't be a jerk and be respectful of peoples' spaces. Not that anyone was disrespectful to us, just saying!

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4.8(4 reviews)
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Local area historical FACTS..... in plain sight! Thank you! A place to do some serious research…read moreon Clark County. Great window to the past.

We stopped in on a rainy day and spent about an hour & a half going through their various displays…read more It's only $5 per adult, and worth a visit. The lady at the front desk was very nice and gave us an overview of the museum so we'd know our way around. I'm not sure how often they change themed displays, but when we visited they had 4 themed sections set up: local brewing & info on Prohibition in the area, influential women of Clark County, local music, and the waterfront/naval shipping. Our only disappointment was many of the displays consisted of nice printed placards/signs with information for you to read and photos printed on them, with some actual objects and a few photos for you to view. It was truly a lot of reading. Don't get me wrong, it was all very interesting, but I'd like to see more actual objects/artifacts to see in person, or replicas, with some signage to go along with it rather than mostly signs. But it was still worth of visit, and nice to learn more about the local history since we're relatively new to the area. They also have a research library in the basement you can access (I'm not sure what the fees are). They do ask that you make an appointment to access the research library.

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4.2(417 reviews)
7.6 mi•Downtown, Southwest Portland

What an absolute joy. There is so much to see that you can easily spend hours admiring it all…read more The staff is very friendly and willing to answer any questions you may have. Depending on the time of day you may be able to use their Coat Check service. If that's not available, you can use the self-service lockers. Come in ready to give your brain and soul a nurturing art hug.

A beautiful museum in downtown Portland that curates a well-rounded collection from iconic artists,…read moreregional Northwest staples, and contemporary installations. Even for visitors like me who don't particularly gravitate towards modern art, the breadth and depth of the traditional galleries offer hours of exploration. Viewing pieces by iconic figures like Vincent van Gogh and Claude Monet up close is awe-inspiring, while the regional galleries featuring Mt. Hood provide a sense of pride for the PNW. The descriptive plaques make navigating the galleries engaging throughout. Logistics Tip: General adult admission is $27.50, though a museum membership pays off quickly if you plan to return or take your time across multiple visits. Street parking is available directly in front via the Parking Kitty app with a maximum of two hours.

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Portland Art Museum - Laika clay animation exhibit. Adding some memories of  earlier visits

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Fort Vancouver National Historic Site - Furs

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4.5(85 reviews)
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Fort Vancouver was fascinating!!…read more Being from the arid desert, just walking through the volunteer-kept flower and vegetable gardens was an entire treat before even getting to the fort entrance. The forts many buildings are easily accessible, with ramps at each one. If you are lucky enough to join a docent tour, or piggyback onto one, definitely do so! They are a trove of knowledge that expands far beyond what the exhibits' descriptions read. You can visit the blacksmith shop, the makeshift detention shack, the bakehouse, the watchtower, the accountants building, the trading store, the drying barn, and the Fort Superintendent's home. There are historical re-creationists on the grounds working the shops to add to understanding how the fort ran. This was an in-depth look into the HBC's lucrative Pacific Post and incredibly interesting. The outlying grounds the Fort sits on are huge, so bring the kids, the dogs, a picnic, and enjoy all the other attractions on the site as well.

I've visited multiple times, and my pro tip is to visit when the blacksmith shop is open. It's…read morestaffed by volunteers and they work on projects including parts for doors, etc for the fort as well as other NPS sites. It's cool to watch them work, but even better, if you ask them nicely, they might even give you a hand-forged nail to take home! The rest of the fort is nice to stroll around. Sometimes there are heath cooking demonstrations with fruit and vegetables from the nearby garden. Don't forget to check out the Pearson Air Museum. It's a free museum that houses many artifacts related to aviation history tied to Pearson Field and Vancouver Barracks. Quite interestingly, the museum discusses the Spruce Mill (which is located quite literally on the ground you're standing on) which produced lumber for planes during WWI. It ran 24/7. There's a small visitor center and gift shop if you want more guidance on what to do on your visit.

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Fort Vancouver National Historic Site - Rick at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site was outstanding.

Rick at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site was outstanding.

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4.4(516 reviews)
7.4 mi

Pittock Mansion viewpoint is absolutely stunning and a place that makes you just stop and stare for…read morea second (or ten). Perched above Portland, it gives you that sweeping city + mountain view that feels almost unreal on a clear day. Fun fact: the mansion was built in 1914 for Henry and Georgiana Pittock, and it played a big role in Portland's early publishing history. Another fun one... it was nearly destroyed in the 1962 Columbus Day Storm but was fully restored, which feels very fitting for something this iconic. Gorgeous, peaceful, and 100 percent worth the stop.

This place is a MUST SEE when visiting Portland! I was shocked by how special and beautiful the…read moremansion and grounds were. If you are interested in interior decor/architecture/history the self guided tour of the mansion is a must! The spaces were beautiful and I learned so much about Portland. The organization who runs the house has done an amazing job maintaining and displaying this magical home. The grounds are also incredible (and free, although parking is paid), and worth seeing just for the view. The gardens are maintained by UofO gardening students and they have done a great job. All together I think we spent about $60 to see the tour and the gardens and it was well worth it. The staff was knowledgeable and loved talking about the homes and the residents! I also appreciate the tour being self guided so we could go at our pace.

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Pittock Mansion - Lovely gardens

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