I've never ran to write a review so fast than I did after visiting Play Street for the first time…read moretoday! We made a last minute reservation as we were driving from Milwaukie all the way to Hillsboro. Our original plans didn't work out but wanted to give my 16 month old a fun day anyway. From the second we walked in we were greeted with genuine enthusiasm for being there. I love the layout as I can watch him from anywhere. There was so much for him to do (even though he was at the train table 80% of the time!) and it was all SO cute! I don't know if we just got lucky, but every other parent/caretaker was extremely kind as well. Also, they give out a free toy and snack on the way out which definitely helped with the heartbreak of leaving. We will definitely be back a bazillion more times!

Such an adorable destination for kids and parents both! We had so much fun exploring all the little…read more"stores" and playing with the many imaginative toys. We appreciated that they limited the amount of guests at the same time, because it gave the kids the space and opportunity to spend time in all parts of the room easily. Make time to take your little ones here, you won't regret it.

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.

This is primarily for the Monsters of the Abyss - We went in…read more$5 Sunday right at opening and I had bought my tickets online, but had to stand in a longer line than buying them onsite would have been. The exhibit was smaller than usually thanks to the second floor remodel, and it was okay but not great; worth the $5 but not much more. Kind of cool to see the skeleton casts of a mosasaurus and early large fish but otherwise a flop. The passport stamp locations are the only spots that talk about the presumed cause of extinction for each age so you don't really get to read them as small kids are trying to stamp their pages. Also, there is no mention of current monsters of the abyss like the giant squid, angler fish, or giant isopod.

We love Gilbert House! The staff is always kind and efficient and the times I've visited, the play…read moreareas have been well-kept and clean. My kids love the outdoor playground too. We love the bubble room and exhibits, and could easily spend the day here. Pro-tip, if you have a LINCC Library card, you can get a cultural pass and come here once a month for freeeee!

Came here with myself, spouse, two kids (7&9) and a pair of grandparents…read more Positives: Museum was overall fun and engaging. Lots to do, and generally interesting and interactive exhibits for the kids to engage with. Some things keeping it from a Five-star: grandparents found it difficult to navigate. Not very accessible at all - either at the building entrances (stairs and weird threshold) or inside... Several staircases, no elevators. Outside exhibits were ostensibly fun, but we happened to come on a VERY hour day, and most of the outside metal play structures were too hot to play on. I feel like the upper limit of she for kids who would enjoy this place is probably 10 or 11. Lastly, address of this place confused my Google maps and tried to put my on the bridge that this place is under.

A concise review by a parent:…read more - Admission is free for kids under 5. - they have a changing table in the bathroom - 1 free rock for all guests with admission - they have an education room with a fun capsule dispensing machine, so being some quarters for the kiddos! - they had a cool display based off of Minecraft, and although I've never played it I thought it was super cool and fun! - great colors, collections of fossils, and crystals! - spent about 1.5 hours here with my 2 year old! Great calm and easy activity! Recommended!

We have passed the Rice Northwest Museum of Rocks and Minerals many times since we moved here last…read moresummer and I'm delighted we finally had the opportunity to visit. If you are the least bit fascinated by rocks, minerals, and fossils, RUN, do not walk to this museum. I was always the kid who had a collection of rocks in their pocket. Okay, okay, I still love to pick up and save (sanctioned) rocks, but my point is, I love rocks and minerals so this place is Andie-coded. Before the 2005 closure and rebuild of the San Francisco California Academy of Sciences, they had an incredible wing dedicated to rocks and minerals. When they reopened the new building in 2008 the permanent exhibit was no longer on display. Eventually, they brought it back to a smaller alcove. I used to think that was the ne plus ultra of exhibits and while they display a vast representation of rocks and minerals from around the world, I have to say, based on the sheer volume at Rice, my jaw dropped. The Rice museum predominantly displays PNW region samples. I was delighted to lay eyes on one of my favorite minerals, labradorite. When we purchased our admission, we were met by the loveliest person who was not just a wealth of knowledge, I could tell that they had a pure joy for rocks and minerals. It was this unbridled enthusiasm that led us to spend a few extra dollars for a dual membership which also has reciprocal value around museums and points of interest in Portland and Oregon. As they extolled the history of the Rices (hello, the Rices were incredibly fascinating!) and the formation of the museum from their family home, I was riveted. Without giving too much away, this unique 1950's-era home architecture is intriguing and lends itself beautifully to this loving and intentionally-curated museum. There are special exhibits along with a mahoosively impressive resident collection of rocks, minerals, and fossils many of which you are encouraged to touch. I especially enjoyed Inside a Mermaid's Collection by Paulina Z who designed, curated, and hand illustrated and lettered everything on display. When we visited they had a sands of the world exhibit (A Day at the Beach) for view under a high-powered microscope and also displayed via a digital microscope. If you have littles, they have a fabulous exhibit inspired by mining video games that connects the real world to imaginative play. The docents are so kind, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable. They foster an environment that's welcoming and encourages curiosity. There are special events throughout the year and classes (Learn Faceting!), AND you can even adopt a mineral! I can't wait to return and bring our daughter and anyone who's visiting us that shows the slightest interest. If you pardon the pun, Rice Northwest Museum of Rocks and Minerals, is a gem of a find!

Wonderfully curated space for littles (and parents!) -- clean, organized and creative; my kiddo's…read morefavorite!

I took one year old twins. It was our first time there. We when during the week so it was not busy…read moreat all. My girls had so much fun. They had the whole place to themselves and they got to crawl and walk around without me worrying about them playing with something they shouldn't. The girls are at the age where they put everything in their mouths. I did take all the stuff they put in Thai mouth up to the seat and the lady disinfected everything. They do give you a snack token you can use during you play time or you can use it after and take your snack home. Our time slot was from 2:30-4. You can pick a time slot online but during the week they do accept walk ins if it's not busy. It cost $16 per person. I think that a little much especially because I have plans and I have to pay $16 for both. But over all it was a good time. Just not too happy with the cost. They also do birthday parties as well.

I was staying in Newport on the coast, and I drove an hour and a half just to see the museum. It…read morewas definitely worth the time, and the price. This is an absolutely amazing museum. The complex Covers four buildings. Two of them are for the museum, one of the buildings holds a giant screen movie theater that screens, some amazing aviation related movies, and the fourth building is an indoor waterpark, complete with a retired 747 parked on the roof. The emergency exits to the 747 are entrances to the waterslides. The primary building, where the spruce goose is located, covers aircraft from a replica of the original Wright Brothers flyer, to modern military aircraft. The secondary building, is the space, museum. It has aircraft such as the SR 71 blackbird, a model of the Apollo, lunar lander, and other space related exhibits. You can easily spend hours here. Admission is reasonable, and they offer discounts for military/veterans, seniors, youth, and local residents. Annual memberships are also available. To see the Spruce goose I highly recommend the flight deck tour. It's $25 on top of the museum admission, not cheap, but without it, all you really see is the entranceway of the plane. I took the tour, it was a 45 minute tour, it goes through the entire plane, and the docent talked about the whole history of the plane, it's different components, etc..... It was originally a prototype for a massive cargo plane, but because it was not completed by the end of WWII, there were no others made. It only flew one time, and there was a really cool recording of a reporter who was actually on the plane for that flight. It's definitely worth the visit.

I've wanted to see the Evergreen Aviation Museum since moving to Oregon. I remember the dome for…read morethe Spruce Goose in Long Beach in the late 70's but couldn't remember if I saw the place. The museum grounds is massive and there are 3 buildings that house all the museum displays. Besides the Spruce Goose, the museum has a large number of aircraft including the F-117 Nighthawk, A-10 Warthog, SR-71 Black Bird, F-86 Sabre, the Titan Launch Control room and so many other exhibits. There are many tours, movies and a flight simulator. Tip: Plan your visit with the Evergreen Aviation Museum website using the site map and digital guide. Wear comfy shoes. There is a lot of walking. There are tours given by volunteer docents, veterans or aerospace professionals. Many of the docents are around the museum and will give you interesting information about the exhibits in their area of expertise. Jerry was our guide to the Spruce Goose. He was a wealth of knowledge and made the tour very memorable. The entry is $24 for adults, $21 for seniors, Youth $14 and children under 5 are free. Tours are available for $25 per person. Tip: Individual membership is $85 and you can bring 1 guest which entitles you to a free tour of the Spruce Goose which is cheaper than the individual prices, plus, member pricing, events, a newsletter, plus discounts or free entry into other museums, aquariums and other places in Oregon.

Incredible place will definitely go back !!! Too much to list but we were all super impressed with…read morethe grand variety of displays, videos, images And Objects to see. THEN there's the store. My birthday and Christmas list may be filled for the next ten years wow ! Got tshirts, mug, bumper stickers but so much non traditional things to see. Beverages, windsocks, artwork, mini statues, snow globes, magnets, lamps and I can't list it all but wow it's very well organized and stocked. There was a few areas with books and even a clearance center. I had so much fun just a forty minute drive or so from home but hey I love this subject matter so if you're curious about Bigfoot/Sasquatch you gotta check this out. There's historical things all over and modern research also. The staff was super helpful the prices were competitive. I got a long sleeve tshirt on sale for $15. Regular tshirts were $25 I believe. They are cotton and well made.

Off the beaten path entertainment. About an hour to look and read everything. Nicely set up and…read moreinteractive. Great gift shop

What a great idea for a fun kid's play place! It is required to make an online reservation and each…read moretime frame is 1.5 hours. The online sign up process is easy and quick. Play Street Museum is located in a nice shopping center with plenty of parking. When we arrived, we were greeted and welcomed by the employees. It is a shoe-free place so make sure you're prepared to wear socks. I was impressed by the entire setup of Play Street Museum. It is very clean, accessible for all ages, and there is a variety of play options. The setup makes it easy to move around to each area. There is an airplane that has different realistic airplane sounds. There is a food/kitchen area, a veterinarian office, a home space with a kitchen and babies, an outer-space section, an ice cream truck, tables with different activities like drawing, sorting, building, and a large lego table. There is so much imaginative play options. All of the toys were clean and seemed new. There is also options to add extra activities like make your own slime, paint pottery, and dye a hat or apron. Play Street Museum also offers to host parties. We loved our hour and a half of play time at this awesome spot! At the end of your visit, the kids get to pick out a snack. I am looking forward to when a Play Street Museum opens close to my hometown because this was amazing! Thank you Play Street Museum Vancouver for a fun time!

We absolutely LOVE Vancouver Play Street Museum! This place is incredibly clean, thoughtfully…read moreorganized, and perfect for toddlers. You can truly tell how much care and intention goes into every detail. The owner is amazing -- a retired teacher -- and it really shows in the way the space is set up to encourage imaginative play, learning, and exploration in a calm, welcoming environment. My toddler adores this place and could spend hours playing. It's become one of our favorite spots, and I always recommend it to other parents looking for a clean, engaging, and enriching play space.

Experiment PDX is truly something special…read more I can't say enough good things about Experiment PDX and its owner, Molly. We had a birthday party booked for my 6-year-old and had to cancel the morning of because she woke up with a fever (every parent's nightmare scenario). Molly was incredibly responsive, kind, and understanding, and she went above and beyond to be fair and compassionate about the last-minute cancellation. Her empathy and professionalism meant so much during a stressful moment. Beyond that experience, I've also taken my older child to Experiment PDX for a drop-in play day, and the staff were just as wonderful. They were warm, patient, and genuinely engaged, making my child feel welcomed and special from the moment we walked in. Experiment PDX is not only an amazing, creative space where younger kids can explore, experiment, and be curious--it's also a place run by people who truly care about families. The combination of an incredible environment and exceptional customer service is rare, and Molly and her team absolutely deliver. I highly recommend Experiment PDX to any family looking for something special.

A slightly rainy day led us to here with our kids that are 12 and 7, and what a fun surprising…read morefind! Much better than watching hours on end of tv and the little one agreed with me exclaiming they want to come back. In fact, he didn't want to leave. I have been wanting to introduce them to coding and they learned a bit on the LEGO coding section. So much to do, reasonable pricing, and want to get the kids into the summer day camps! Also going to see if this is something my company would hire for the bring your kids to work day.

Admission was $22.50 per person. It's best to park all day here and take the shuttle to different…read moreareas at the park i.e. the rose garden and zoo. We were able to find parking around 10am but it got more crowded as the day went on. The information people were really helpful and provided us the shuttle info. Theres so much greenery in the garden. The zen gardens were very serene. No rambunctious people so the vibes were good. There's a restroom at the entrance once you go through the gate. They were very clean. It took about an hour to hour and a half to explore the whole garden. Lots of photo ops. People around are really nice and offer to take photos. The gift shop had post cards, puzzles, washi tape, magnets, and etc.

Date of visit: May 10, 2026…read more A wonderful, expansive garden, or rather series of gardens, built into the hillside, featuring a variety of flora over several acres. Despite its size, you can get through the entire property in about an hour, but if you have time, definitely take it. Use the various benches around the property and people watch or enjoy the various water features and waterfalls. While the website says otherwise, the gift shop is not available to non-members until 10 a.m., a disappointing oversight that ended up wasting some of our time when we came to visit. And plan ahead for parking, it can be a challenge. I wanted more explanation of the various plants on site, there were very few signs of any kind and staff were nonexistent so I felt that I lost out on some opportunities to learn more about what I was seeing throughout the grounds.