3D Center of Art & Photography
Without Walls. Museum Closed 12/2011
An amazing collection of antique and contemporary 3D Art. The museum started as a club and later opened in a museum space with monthly rotating art and collections. At the end of 2011, the 3D Museum closed its doors and is currently looking for a new venue.

Architectural Heritage Center
701 SE Grand Ave. | SE PORTLAND | 503-231-7264
They don't build 'em like they used to, but thanks to these fine folks, beautiful architectural artifacts are celebrated in rotating exhibits. The AHC also presents lectures, workshops, and home tours. Wed - Sat 10 am - 4:30 pm, $3, Free First Fridays 6-9pm for Artist Receptions

Bathtub Art Museum
Museum in transition | bathtublady@gmail.com
You can collect just about anything - postcards depicting scenes of the bath? Yep. In 2003, after Carye Bye's collection of bathtub postcards hit 200, she started an online museum. In 2010 The Museum moved into the Bathtub house which you entered through a bathtub and exhibits followed for two summers in two temporary locations. The BAM building now is a folk art site at NE 46th & Simpson, with shows curated by neighborhood. The BAM collection (Nearly 400 bathtub postcards, valentines, dollhouse tubs, books and more) are stored at Bye's Art Studio. Make an appointment to view the collection by calling 503-248-4454.

BMX Museum
NE Portland, Contact for Location
Gary Sansom, a former BMX racer, has collected over 600 rare & vintage BMX bikes & frames. Visit the online museum to view nearly 37,000 bikes, meet other enthusiasts, and to find out about local showings. See the bikes by appointment. Online at www.bmxmuseum.com.

Cal Skate Museum
210 NW 6th Ave. | NW PORTLAND | 503-248-0495
A collection of old-school boards, photographs, and other artifacts showing the history of skateboarding line the wals of Cal Skate Shop, now over 30 years in operation.

Ground Kontrol Arcade
511 NW Couch St. | NW PORTLAND | 503-796-9364
Whether your game is Joust or Tetris, This "interactive museum" let's you admire the old arcade games, while you get to play. Wander upstairs for pinball and check the calendar for bands and other live events. Open daily, over 21 after 5 pm. Free entry.

The Hat Museum
Located in Ladd's Addition | SE PORTLAND | 503-232-0433
America's only Hat Museum with over 800 hats. Tours performed by a milliner (hat maker) in a1905 costume in the historic Ladd-Reingold House with its 100 year legacy of hat fanciers. Daily 10 am - 6 pm. Reservations only, $15, Limit of 7 per 75 minute tour.

The Historic Belmont Firehouse
900 SE 35th Ave. | SE PORTLAND | 503-823-3615
Slide down the fire pole. Explore firehouse features remaining from the horse-drawn era. Then step into a modern day fire engine and respond to an emergency in SE Portland aboard "The Fire Engine Experience". Open 2nd Sat 10 - 3 or by appointment.

Kidd's Toy Museum
1301 SE Grand Ave. | SE PORTLAND | 503-233-7807
F.E. Kidd has gathered one of the largest private toy collections in the nation - a plethora of mechanical toy banks, dolls, and toy cars dating mostly from the 1860s to 1930s. Be careful not to miss it, the building is not well marked. Mon - Thu Noon - 6 pm, Fri 1 - 6 pm, or by appointment, Free.

Lilah Callen Holden Elephant Museum
4001 SW Canyon Rd. | SW PORTLAND | 503-226-1561
UPDATE 12/2012 The Elephant Museum is closing, the centerpiece the Mastodon skeleton was returned to the Smithsonian and other collections will be intergated in the new Elephant area. This was a really special museum, and it is a sad depature. A fascinating little museum tucked behind the Elephant area at the Oregon Zoo. From a Salvador Dali painting to an Elephant tricycle you'll learn the history of people and elephants. Open daily 9 am - 4 pm, extended summer hours. Free with Zoo admission. $4 Second Tuesdays.

Mike's Movie Memorabilia Collection
4320 SE Belmont St. | SE PORTLAND | 503-234-4363
Amongst the rows and rows of obscure film and cult favorites at Movie Madness Video, you will see Julie Andrews' dress from Sound of Music, Orson Welles' Touch of Evil Suit, an original mugwump from Naked Lunch, and more. Tours by appointment. Open Daily.

OHSU Historical Collections & Archives
OHSU, Oregon Marquam Hill Campus | SW PORTLAND | 503-418-2287
Whether you're a doctor or just curious, the history of medicine has many stories to tell. You'll find exhibits in the Oregon Health & Science University library (open daily) and the History of the Medicine Room. Walk-in Thurs Noon - 3 pm or by appointment. Also you must see the Ernest Starr Memorial Museum of Dental Anamolies which is on the 5th Floor of the Dental School!

Oregon Jewish Museum
1953 NW Kearney | NW PORTLAND | 503-226-3600
The only museum in the Pacific Northwest dedicated to preserving and exhibiting Jewish art, history, & culture. Archives open by appointment and changing exhibits. Tue - Thurs 10:30 am - 4 pm, Fri 10:30 am - 3:00 pm, Sat - Sun Noon - 4, $4-6, Under 12 free, Free Group tours.

Oregon Maritime Museum
SW Pine at Waterfront Park | SW PORTLAND | 503-224-7724
Between Morrison & Burnside Bridge, aboard the steam Sternwheeler Portland. See ship models, paintings, and more as you explore all three decks of the floating museum from the engine room to the pilot house. Wed - Sat 11 - 4 pm, Sun 12:30 - 4:30pm, $3 - 7, Third Saturdays Free for Familes with children under 18.

Oregon Nikkei Legacy Center
121 NW 2nd Ave | NW PORTLAND | 503-224-1458
The Japanese American history museum sits in the original location of Japantown and explores what happened to the Japanese Americans who were forced to move to camps after the WWII Pearl Harbor bombing. Tue - Sat 11 - 3 pm, Sun: Noon - 3 pm, $3.

Portland Police Museum
1111 SW 2nd Ave., 16th Floor | SW PORTLAND | 503-823-0019
Inside the Justice Center, you'll find Portland's first traffic Light, and a original talking MacGruff (the Crime Dog). If your friends or family are driving you crazy, lock them up in the jail cell. Free guided tours. Tue - Fri 10 - 3 pm, Free. Donations accepted.

Rice NW Museum of Rocks & Minerals
26385 NW Groveland Dr | HILLSBORO | 503-647-2418
The Museum began in 1938 with agate rocks collected by the Rice family. Since then many more amazing crystallized mineral species and other natural wonders have been collected and displayed. Wed - Sun 1 - 5 pm, $5-7.

Stark's Vacuum Museum
107 NE Grand Ave | NE PORTLAND | 503-232-4101
A collection of old vacuums from the 1880s to 1960s, Many of which suck - as in don't or never worked so good. A fun excuse to learn the history of this common household machine. Mon - Fri 8 am - 7 pm, Sat 9 - 5pm, Free.

Velveteria
CLOSED, COLLECTION MOVING TO CALIFORNIA
Carl & Caren love the odd and the unusual. After buying one velvet painting, they were hooked, and they've amassed 1000 sad clowns, banditos, and island beauties..

Wells Fargo History Museum
1300 SW Fifth Ave. Wells Fargo Lobby | SW PORTLAND | 503-886-1102
See a stunning restored Concord Stagecoach, learn the history of banking and the express service from the days of the Gold Rush and send a Morse code message. Bonus: Find a miniature model of the Portlandia statue. Mon - Fri , 9 am - 6 pm, Free.