World Forestry Center
All new hands-on, interactive exhibits that are fun for the whole family are waiting to be explored at the Discovery Museum. You can get harnessed in and hoisted up 45 feet to see a bird’s-eye-view of the forest, or take a wet-free raft ride in Class IV rapids. Climb underneath the forest to see the life below, or try your smoke-jumping skills! Round out your adventure with video journeys to Siberia, China, South Africa and Brazil to learn about trees of the world. Come explore, discover and grow at the Discovery Museum! Museum and gift store open daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Five minutes from downtown Portland via Hwy 26 or MAX light rail.
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World Forestry Center Discovery Museum
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The World Forestry Center Discovery Museum is fun for the whole family with hands-on, interactive exhibits designed to engage visitors to learn about forests and trees of the world.
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Keywords: Scenic, US$ 5 - US$ 10, Just you alone / As a single, With teens, Interesting, All year, Public transit, Everyone, With a group, With kids, As a senior citizen, As a couple, Easy to reach, Museum (Science)
Trustiness: 60%
Part museum, part Disneyland
I remember going to this museum when I was much younger--the only memory that stayed with me was of all the petrified wood samples. Now, kids might accidently learn something while having fun.
We enjoy the outdoors, so much here spoke to our interests. We also played with the various interactive devices--once we could get a turn after the school field trip departed!
If you haven't been here for awhile, give it a try.
Keywords: US$ 5 - US$ 10, Just you alone / As a single, With teens, Interesting, Discount for senior citizens, Public transit, With a group, With kids, As a senior citizen, As a couple, Easy to reach, Museum (Science)
Trustiness: 89%
Good place for kids
We went here on a whim on a cold December afternoon; the place was not too crowded. The exhibits trace the history of forests - both here in Pacific NW and the world and the impact on them from man's actions...without being "preachy."
If nothing else, you'll come away with a new found appreciation for forests/trees and why sustainable development is fundamental for the health of the forests. Take a stroll through Washington Park afterwards!
Keywords: Scenic, US$ 5 - US$ 10, Just you alone / As a single, With teens, Amusement Park / Zoo / Aquarium, Interesting, All year, With a group, With kids, As a couple, Easy to reach
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