Museums in Portland

Portland Art Museum’s collection of more than 42,000 objects, reflects art from ancient times to today!

Founded in 1944 and one of the nations top ten science museums, the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry is a world-class tourist attraction and educational resource that puts the WOW! in science for the kid in each of us. Five exhibit halls and eig....

Portland Children's Museum is dedicated to inspiring imagination, creativity, and the wonder of learning through hands-on play!

From the Wright brothers' work to a 2,000 mile an hour Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird, plus the infamous Spruce Goose all at this Oregon aviation museum

An innovative and educational children's museum in downtown Salem where kids can be inspired by creative play through exhibits, camps and parties!

A fascinating Air Museum in Tillamook, Oregon, with real life aircraft, exhibits and Kids Korner!

Oregon Film Museum is a great place in Astoria for kids to learn the magic of movie making, and explore those movies filmed within the state of Oregon!

Veterans Memorial Museum is dedicated to the men and women who have honorably served our nation in the Armed Forces, during peacetime and war, so we might enjoy the freedoms we have today.

The World Kite Museum & Hall of Fame is the only American Museum dedicated exclusively to the history of kites, kitemakers and famous kite fliers.

Explore the world of the 19th century traveler at the Northwest Carriage Museum. The museum is home to 23 beautifully restored horse drawn vehicles. Many of the carriages in the museum were the Cadillacs of their day, with ivory door locks, brocad....

A fascinating collection of working aircraft, educational exhibits, historic information, and interactive displays for kids. Something for all at this aviation museum in Washington State!

Curious kids can learn all about science through hands-on exhibitions, as well as explore the stars at this Oregon Children's Museum!

Over 150 fun, interactive exhibits for kids up to 10 years and their parents or caregivers, where they can explore forests, animals, science, the community and more!

A free admission museum showcasing the history of Aberdeen, including Kurt Cobain's connection with the town.

A day back in time at the Polson Museum with exhibits showcasing life a century ago. Free admission with donation

Our historic museum building was built in 1939 to serve as the Coast Guard's Lifeboat Station, Grays Harbor. The Colonial Revival structure served in that role until 1972 when a new station was built several blocks to the South. The Maritime Museum o....

In The Washington State History Museum people of all ages can explore and be entertained from Washington's past speak about their lives. Through interactive exhibits and theatrical storytelling. One of the many fun family places to visit if you're lo....

A pay as you want children's museum in Tacoma with early childhood experiences offering physical, imaginative, developmental, social and role plays!

14,500 square foot of exhibits where kids can learn all about the rich history of Gig Harbor in Washington State!

Explore the largest agricultural museum in the Pacific Northwest with over 15 acres of open displays plus 29 buildings of exhibits!

A fascinating and diverse collection of exhibits from American Indian art to early life showcasing history of the Yakima Valley

Experience flight as you never have before at the Museum of Flight in Seattle!The skies the limit as you step into the Personal Courage Wing and experience stories of courage as told through a collection of 28 fighter aircraft in a setting that will ....

A FREE children's museum where you can experience cool LIVE bugs, explore bizarre bugs under the microscope and watch busy ants in their giant 8 foot long Ant Farm!

Presents the stories, history and culture of African Americans in the Pacific Northwest. Engaging exhibitions, hands-on projects, and docent led tours available.

SAM is one museum with three sites: the Seattle Art Museum Downtown, the Seattle Asian Art Museum in Volunteer Park and the Olympic Sculpture Park on the waterfront in Belltown.

Explore the fascinating past of the Lake Quinault area with this donation-only museum

A fun museum JUST for kids where they can explore and learn through interactive play, as they use their imagination, discovery and grow!

Curiosity and discovery is ignited in this Seattle science center, with exhibits designed to teach kids about STEM subjects through play!

A visually stunning exhibition garden guaranteed to mesmerise children, with monumental sculptures, lush landscape and colourful little discoveries lying in wait everywhere you look - in the stunning Seattle!

A fun and fascinating pop culture museum in Seattle for kids and parents, with exhibits on Star Wars, Jimi Hendrix, and other amazing topics!

Discovery awaits all families who are curious about the natural wonders of Washington state, the Pacific Northwest, and the Pacific Rim!

A premier aviation attraction for all ages, offering a glimpse into a powerful era of history that changed our world.

Where FUN begins and LEARNING never ends with hands-on exhibits for kids ages 12 months to 12 years and their family, school group or other organizations.

Kids & adults grow & play together in this Oregon children's museum, with hands-on exhibits based on role play that let those imaginations run wild!

Explore the Pioneer era with life sized costumed mannequins, gold mining artifacts, Chineses artifacts, three large rock collections and much, much more.

Lan Su Chinese Garden is one of Portland’s greatest treasures—a powerfully inspiring experience that takes you through time, offering a window into Chinese culture, history and way of thinking. Ever changing, Lan Su always has something new to offer ....

Natural fun with over 400 acres of trees, gardens, attractions and playgrounds and 100 miles of trails, this is an oasis of green space just minutes from downtown Portland.

Enjoy three stories and 7,500 sqft of indoor play space in downtown Portland with PlayDate PDX, with a cafe for parents too!

Willamette Jetboat Excursions was the very first company to offer Jet Boat tours on the beautiful Willamette River, beginning in 1997. And as of Summer 2007, over two hundred thousand passengers have enjoyed our scenic and exciting tours.

Ice skating fun at Lloyd Center Mall with public sessions, lessons and parties! Get those skates on in Oregon!

Kids can experience the atmosphere of live theater at the Oregon Childrens Theater that tell well loved stories with fantastic characters.

This world-renowned Japanese garden includes a Strolling Pond Garden, Tea Garden, Sand and Stone Garden, Natural Garden and a Flat Garden.

The Oregon Zoo is home to animals from all corners of the world, including Asian elephants, Peruvian penguins and Arctic polar bears! Kids can experience mist-filled Africa Rain Forests to the majestic Great Northwest exhibits...animal-tastic!

Our 20,000 square foot museum is located in Portlands beautiful Washington Park. Built in dramatic Cascadian style architecture, youll marvel at the intricate hand carvings and grand entry outside, and delight in all new exhibits inside. The museum ....

Visit the oldest continually operating amusement park in the entire country in Oregon, with rides, attractions, and fun activities for the kids

A great community pool with lessons, lap pool and water features.

A small community center with basketball, and an indoor swimming pool. Great for those active kids!

A fun indoor play park for preschoolers, open September to June. Parent participation is required!

You will find more than one hundred games of all types with the latest video games and redemption games, as well as mini golf and cinema too!

From an indoor, gigantic inflatable filled arenas, to private party rooms, and fun open jump - great indoor play for those active kids in Oregon!

Provides entertaining, interactive education about water, with aquariums, diverse environments to explore, an aquatic art gallery, and an area just for under 5s.

Esther Short Park features include a large adventure playground, lazy river water play area & gardens!

A series of historically educational attractions and environments are spread across this expansive parkland, including interactive and immersive exhibits.

Sky High Sports is a unique trampoline fun center, designed and created for kids to stay active, and have a ton of fun!

Water fun in Oregon at this family friendly water park, with a wave pool and laps for all ages!

Future Starz at Indoor Goals are classes designed to introduce kids to soccer, hockey and inline skating in a fun and safe environment.

Wall to wall trampolines for those active kids at G6 Airpark, with open jump, gymnastics zone, dodgeball and basketball! Perfect for all ages!

12,000 sq ft of indoor inflatable jump space in Oregon, with open play, birthday parties, and lots of fun and bouncing for active kids!

An exciting play space for kids under 42" tall to play, create and explore, located in an intimate cafe perfect for parents.

Classic family friendly ice skating provides a fit and healthy excursion which is also loads of fun.

Color Me Mine is a fun paint it yourself ceramic studio designed with families in mind to be creative and have fun!

Classic family friendly tenpin bowling with light balls and ramps to help give younger kids a chance.

JJ Jump Vancouver is a fun indoor inflatable arena in Washington with open jump, birthdays, cosmic jump & more!

Open Gym available at Naydenov Gymnastics, as well as teen nights, parents night out and classes!

Multi level indoor play space themed adventure play, set within a family pizzeria restaurant in Oregon!

The Atmosphere is bright and clean and the game is a blast. Anyone can enjoy bowling: Young or old, experienced or novice. Millions of people are discovering it's the perfect place for your next party or family outing. Great fun for the entire famil....

Dizzy Castle is 13,000 sq ft of family fun, with pirate ships, a castle, cannons and other activities for the kids imaginations!

Kids Club Fun & Fitness offers one stop shopping for QUALITY children’s programs such as dance, gymnastics, martial arts, swimming, preschool, after school programs, birthdays, camps, drop off events and other children’s activities like the largest i....

Amazing family fun in Wilsonville with mini golf, karting, ziplines, sky trail, rock wall, batting cages, arcade, bumper boats, playland and SO much more! Great fun for active kids in Oregon.

A fun local aquatic center, with lap pools, diving board, classes and hot tub for adults!

Trains, trains and more trains! One of the first railroads of this size on the west coast, this train park has 4 well maintained acres in which to picnic and watch, ride and learn about trains.

The only one remaining of it's type, offering working tours to see the impressive pulley systems and grindstones at work in traditional fashion. Please note weekend opening only.

Water fun with a hands-on museum experience for kids, and slide out of a real Boeing 747 - unique waterpark fun in Oregon!

A great place to stop with your RV in Willamette Valley - whether you are on a family trip across the country, or just a short family adventure.

The Salvation Army Community Center offers indoor and outdoor facilities including a family friendly leisure pool with fun features

A FREE day out in the stunning Oregon forests at this Forest Center, with picnics, climbs, hikes, and beautiful wildlife!

A fun and arty day out in Salem with open studio crafts, canvas painting, and great options for birthday parties and family fun!

Kids will love this enchanting and classic carousel with it's beautiful music and sweet, finely crafted horses.

90 acres of spacious park and botanical garden right in the heart of Salem. Perfect for biking, scooting, and playing!

Come and visit a world of fantasy in the beautiful, lush forest of this land of enchantment.

Enjoy the splendors of the scenic Columbia Gorge while climbing through the spectacular Hood River Valley. One of the many fun family places to go if you're looking for things to do with kids in Oregon

We provide your child with the opportunity to develop character, learn valuable life skills, make new friends, and discover new interests, all while experiencing real life on a biodiverse local family farm.

A historical day out in Oregon as you discover the rich history of the Native people, as well as the footsteps of the iconic Lewis & Clark explorers.

Oregon Rafting Trips on Six Amazing River Rafting Destinations! All Star Rafting and Kayaking, based in Maupin, Oregon, is the place to go for your next rafting, fishing, or kayaking adventure. We offer guided Washington and Oregon rafting trips an....

A fun family experience with miniature golf - in the dark! With a fun blacklight course, the family can enjoy some friendly competition with this unique family experience in Washington!

Amazing boat tours taking you out for whale watching, sport fishing, bird watching, and ecology tours. Educational, and super fun ocean encounters in Oregon!

Welcomes families for a family rollabout on either quad or inline skates with open skating at weekends plus regular events ranging from skating derbies to Christian music days.

Take a vintage locomotive ride through the foothills of Mt Rainier in Washington on a vintage locomotive. An incredibly beautiful family day out!

A historic day out at a stunning Oregon lighthouse where you can climb to the top, and find out what it's like to be a lighthouse keeper!

Welcome to Mariner Square in Newport, Oregon home of Oregon Undersea Gardens, Ripley's Believe It or Not, and The Wax Works!

Explore a time just past when our beaches were highways and tall ships graced our coastline. A sturdy ship's wheel, an intricate Native American basket, a rugged crosscut saw, an 1890s boarding house... all have stories to tell about the settlem....

An active volcano, Mount Rainier is the most glaciated peak in the contiguous USA & an amazing destination for your Washington family day out!

Get a fishy kiss by a seal, go behind the scenes, explore the touch pools, enjoy animal feedings, and discover the ocean - without getting wet!

A double trip into history as you visit the 1880s homestead, then travel back even further to experience the Ohop Indian Village. Educational and thoroughly entertaining day out for the family in Washington State!

Wolf Haven is 82 acres of outdoor wolf sanctuary and education center which offers guided walking tours surrounded by wolves!

Northwest Trek Wildlife Park is a treasure for wildlife enthusiasts. The signature tram tour through the 435-acre free-roaming area offers the opportunity to spot different species of animals as they wander through forests, wetlands and meadows. In t....

Fishing...boating....camping....get your family out into the beautiful Oregon nature and have a whole heap of fun!

A family friendly RV park to enjoy with full hook up sites, cable TV, wifi, an amazing creeks to explore and nature to enjoy! Oregon is waiting for you!

Outdoor adventure is waiting with Whitewater Adventures for those under 6 years, with rafting tours for levels of ability through the heart of wild Oregon!

Year long water fun in Oregon with this indoor waterpark in Springfield, with slides, basketball, kiddie pool, and even adult spa! Make a splash!

The Springfield Museum hosts changing exhibits of art and historic collections in the Main Street Gallery. The Historic Interpetive Center pays homage to the strong men and women who built a community in the valley between the McKenzie and Willamette....

Forget Old McDonald...in Spanaway, it's Old McDebbie's Farm! Great animal fun for kids in Washington State

The Lane County Historical Museum was created to collect, preserve and interpret Lane County's rich heritage. It is the only county-wide historical museum in Lane County. Lane County was a destination point for emigrants crossing the Oregon Trail in ....

It's a jungle IN there at this safari themed indoor play center in Washington. All day play awaits kids with each admission! Also birthday parties

The Visitor Center includes The Nature Shop, an information desk, a view of the freshwater marsh, and interpretive exhibits. It is open Wednesday through Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m, but closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.

Priest Point Park has a deep and rich history. Missionaries of the Oblates of Mary Immaculate came to this area in 1848 to minister nearby Indian tribes. The site was claimed as St. Joseph's of New Market and was led by Father Pascal Ricard. Father R....

An intimate experience with eagles, hawks, owls, falcons and more! With over 60 non-releasable, permanent resident birds on display, of 33 native species, Cascades Raptor Center provides an unparalleled opportunity to view our native birds of prey.

Full hook ups, secluded tent sites and a short walk to the beach all welcome your family at Kenanna R.V. Park on the Washington coast!

This is the kind of place for which kites are made. Grayland Beach runs along the Cranberry Coast and draws folks to its great beachcombing, clamming and horseback rides along the water. The state park offers campsites and an interpretive trail leadi....

A family oriented recreation centre offering Indoor and outdoor activities including ice skating, rock climbing, tennis & basketball courts & play area.

Welcomes families for a classic family rollabout on quads or inline, also offering lessons and varied session timetable which includes tots' sessions, seasonal events and DJ nights.

Clean, fun, family oriented facility for quad and inline skating. 180' x 90' maple floor.

The majestic California Gray Whale can be seen off the Washington coast every year in March, April and May. Thousands of people watch them on their northern migration which begins in Baja California and ends in their artic feeding grounds in the Chu....

A fun indoor inflatable party center and open play experience for the younger kids, with bouncers, obstacle course, slides and more!

Whitewater rafting is a healthy and exciting outdoor activity that is especially fun for families. Enjoy a half-day of splashy adventure or make it an entire vacation with one of the 5-day wilderness river getaways. Choose from seven rivers in Oregon....

Bowling, go karts, an arcade, bumper cars and billiards are just some of the fun in the sun kids can have at the Sun Mountain family fun center!

Explore the USA's largest sea cave, with hundreds of sea lions that all it home! A unique experience on the Oregon coast for the family.

Meet the other residents of Tacoma, Washington with these spooky ghost tours!

Family bowling fun in the oldest operating bowling alley in Washington State, with some of the newest bowling technology!

Over 60 rides, slides and fun in Washington's only water park and theme park - 2 for the price of 1!

11,000 square feet of inflatable bouncing fun! Great for those bouncy active kids!

Indoor climbing fun for the family in Bend, Oregon, with climbing walls, camps, classes and great climbing walls!

Spend the weekend at the Zoo enjoying free hands-on activities, games and crafts and visit with local environmentally-focused organizations.

The Super Kid version of ZOOM is sized for kids 5 and up. The more challenging Discovery Course is for ages 8 and up. It's not strictly kid stuff; adults will enjoy it, too!

Offering Go Karts, Bumper Boats, Batting Cages, Miniature Golf and Family Arcade.

Explore, discover and connect with history in Washington Territory during the fur trade era with skills demonstrations and hands-on activities for kids of all ages!

Fun indoor play for kids up to 12 years with open play, fun bouncers and trampolines! Birthday parties are popular too

Welcomes quad and inline skaters for a variety of sessions on offer including specific family ones, Tots for under 8s and roller derbies.

Multi level adventure climbing maze with dedicated toddler zone, plus open gym with trampolines, foam pit and inflatable bounce houses.

The Toppenish railroad depot was built by the Northern Pacific Railway in 1911. For 50 years it served as the transportation center of the community. In 1993 the depot and adjacent freight house were purchased from the Burlington Northern Railroad.....

A pleasingly landscaped 18 hole putter course around creeks and ponds but it's a tough one, with many moving hazards to trip you up!

Set in 46 acres and displays over 1000 botanical species in lush landscaped displays and wild areas. The Carlson Butterfly Garden will be a particular deilght to children, if you're in luck.

Open seasonally to the public between October and March for families to have a classic slide about together.

Family ice rink with public skating, figure skating, hockey plus stick and puck sessions. Also offers a petit 8 hole miniature golf course with water features.

Future driving champions over 8 years will love this indoor go-kart racing center in Washington, with walk ins welcome, junior races and parties!

Experience indoor skydiving at iFLY Seattle. It is safe for kids, challenging for adults, exciting for teens and realistic for skydivers. No experience necessary and it is great fun for all ages, three and up!

As part of the tour, visitors will tour the largest building in the world by volume (472,000,000 cubic feet). On the Boeing flight line, visitors will see airplanes in various stages of flight test and manufacture for airline customers around the wor....

Activities include public open skates, broomball, hockey, figure skating and learn to skate programs. Walkers skating aids available.

A cultural and natural experience as you explore this traditional Chinese garden in Seattle, with 5 acres of features.

The USS Turner Joy (DD-951), famed Navy destroyer from the Vietnam War, is now maintained and administered by the Bremerton Historic Ships Association. The museum ship and memorial honors not only the men and women of our modern US Navy, but also rec....

Classic family friendly ice skating rink offering a variety of open and special sessions, classes and leagues!

Artistic, Speed and Roller Hockey Skating all available, plus skating lessons for beginners and improvers of all ages and open sessions for the general public.

14 different activities for kids 10 and under (except parties) including a bounce house, 21ft slide, play kitchen, and sports zone! Great indoor fun in Washington!

A family-owned and locally-operated Seattle company, offering guests public and private cruises, Royal Argosy brunch, lunch and dinner cruises and the Tillicum Village Salmon Bake experience.

Kids can discover more about the amazing Puget Sound that surrounds you, with interactive fun and underwater adventure that will amaze!

20,000 sq ft of interactive video games, with fun parties and redemption games too! Two levels of video game fun in Seattle for the kids!

Real life escape games where the family can work together over 45 minutes to try and solve puzzles, and find clues to succeed!

Hourglass Escapes are a family friendly escape room in Seattle for the over 12s, where you have 60 mins to solve puzzles and crack codes to escape!

Great camping fun at Loon Lake Lodge & RV Resort, with cabins, yurts, swimming, horseback riding & so much more!

An iconic symbol of Seattle, the Space Needle gives you 360 degree views of this amazing city, 520ft up in the air!

Tour Seattle by land and water on a 90-min adventure tour on a World War II amphibious landing craft! Great fun for the entire family! One of many places to go if you're looking for fun things to do in Seattle with kids

A treat for kids excited by boats, as they can watch the 1884 steam engines as they turn the paddle wheel! Great to learn all about the history of Seattle during the Yukon Gold Rush days.

3.5 acres of beautiful Japanese gardens in Seattle, with free weekend public tours and cultural fun for the whole family.

Save the city of Bellevue from a deadly disease with this online scavenger hunt, great for those active kids!

Animal fun for families since 1899, with over 90 acres to explore, and over 1,000 animals to visit!

A creative space for kids to express themselves and their inner artist as they paint anything they choose from a huge ceramics selection.

Bunnies, goats, piggies, cows...PLUS county fairs, pony rides, steam trains, ferris wheels...an amazing fun family farm!

A themed 18 hole putting course, with special effects, geared towards kids and families.

Specially-designed inflatable equipment, clean facility, and plenty of kids fun in this indoor play center!

A thrilling outdoor climbing experience filled with challenges for those active kids over 7 years old!

Family run ice rink with public sessions and lessons available, plus Ice Hockey, Pick Up Hockey and Broomball.

A village of quaint shops interspersed with kids' play area, a duck pond and a little railway. Great for younger children.

A visit to the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument is like taking a journey into ancient Oregon. Whether you tour the museum at Sheep Rock, hike a trail at the Painted Hills, or picnic at Clarno, Oregon's exciting past will be revealed.

Spend those summer days with free root beer tastings! Delicious!

Offers a classic family slide around accompanied by state-of-the-art surround sound system.

Great indoor fun for kids under 6 years at PlayHappy Cafe with 2,000 sq ft of shoe-free play space featuring bounce houses and more!

A paint your own ceramics studio with everything you'll need including friendly, trained professionals to help bring out the artist in you!

A beautiful and forested 84 acre park in Washington State, with spray pad, walking trails, farmers markets, movies, and more!

Super cool racing with thrilling options for ages 3 and up! Plus velcro wall, climbing wall, bounce house and crazy Turbo Toilet Racers!

Over 500 animals in their natural habitat at this family park, where you can drive through a 4.5 mile trek to see animals from Africa, Asia and the America's!

Offers public skating on their NHL regulation 200’ x 85’ size ice sheet, with lessons available and regular events.

Public sessions including rink games and full rentals available, including quad, inline and speed skate hire. Skating tuition is available for over 3s.

Bounce the day away in Washington state with this fin indoor trampoline park!

One of Americas grandest and Spectacular drives!" National Geographic Traveler. This 400 mile self-guided driving tour circles through the heart of Washington from the waters of Puget Sound across the Cascade Mountains and into the high desert climat....

Marysville Skate Center offers public skating sessions, including fun themed sessions! Active fun for kids on wheels

Experience wildlife at close range, with animals from all over the world on 84 acres of this beautiful Washington State game farm!

A natural wonder in Oregon that makes the perfect outdoor day out for all ages. A national park with a historic volcanic past, pure lakes, sheer cliffs, and islands to explore.

A family aquatic center with waterslides, tubes, kiddie slides, 3 pools, water features, and family fun over summer!

A zoo with a difference in Washington, with exotic animal tours where you can interact! Great family fun!

A family-owned, child-friendly farm near Seattle, with great family atmosphere, fun activities for the kids, and lots of fruit picking experiences to be had!

Classic drive in experiences at the Blue Fox in Washington State, with great kids films and a karting track!

Suncrest Resort is year round family camping fun in Moses Lake. With 300 days of sunshine a year, as well as 87 full hook ups, swimming pool, water slides and spa - what's not to love!

Over 75 species of animals to see roaming free in Oregon's West Coast Game Park, featuring bison, tigers, lions & more!

Nature never sleeps. It is always moving into balance. It is here, at Spirit of the Rogue Nature Center, that nature can be seen and experienced in new ways which capture the imagination, call to our sense of caring, and provide tools to understand t....

The crew at the Lost Creek Marina would like to welcome you aboard for Year-Round Fun in beautiful Southern Oregon. One of the many fun family places to go if you're looking for things to do with kids in Oregon