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Portland Children's Museum

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    Cheryl T.
    "Best for toddlers and really young kids."(3 Tips)
    Ray V.
    "Great Cafe and fun sections to explore."(3 Tips)
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  • Brian D.heart icon on user image
    Brian DuncanMay 6, 2015
    Great Café, lovely staff. Those two things are enough, without the ambling areas and entertaining children areas. Really worth the $10 admission price.
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  • Cheryl T.heart icon on user image
    Cheryl TomFebruary 27, 2015
    Wear a jacket inside during the winter as the museum is cold. Don't worry about carrying things since the lockers are essentially free. Best for toddlers and really young kids.
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  • Geetika G.heart icon on user image
    Geetika GuptaApril 9, 2019
    Very creative wholesome place for infants n toddlers...takes around whole day to explore n enjoy..wish has in my city too
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    Nichole DavisMay 22, 2017
    If you are going to paint here as an adult, bring your own brushes.The ones here get used by a lot of kids. Also, their selection of glaze colors are limited.
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    Nichole DavisApril 26, 2017
    If you want to keep the ceramics you make, bring cash. They do take cards, but have to run it old school. The price for ceramics is based on weight and is super reasonable.
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    Emily CanibanoAugust 13, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Let your kid play in the area they want to as long as they want don't force them to move on- they are exhibiting focus and that's a good thing. Adults push the need for novelty on too many kids :)
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  • HISTORY
    HISTORYApril 23, 2010
    Founded in 1946, the museum is the sixth oldest children's museum in the US. Each year the Museum welcomes more than 280,000 children from birth to age ten and their caregivers.
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    Mike WalekeJuly 4, 2017
    This children's museum seems to skew a little younger my 9 yr old was probably one of the oldest kids there. (He still had fun though $
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  • Nichole D.heart icon on user image
    Nichole DavisApril 26, 2017
    Good coffee, many different activities to try. I love the clay lab
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  • K12 Inc
    K12 IncJune 14, 2011
    Did you know? The first museum designed specifically for children was founded in 1899 in Brooklyn, NY. Portland Children's Museum is the sixth oldest and the oldest on the West Coast.
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  • Evangeline T.
    Evangeline ThompsonSeptember 16, 2011
    If you have small children this is a great place to get out of the house, out of the rain and do something fun with your child! Their water room is the best!!!
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  • Ray V.heart icon on user image
    Ray VelezOctober 15, 2016
    Great Cafe and fun sections to explore. Easy to keep kids entertained
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  • Ryan P.heart icon on user image
    Ryan PalmerMay 21, 2018
    Your kid will spend an entire day here and not get bored. More of a playground than an actual museum, though.
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  • Robert S.heart icon on user image
    Robert SandlerMay 3, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    The new outdoor area is fantastic
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  • Theresa .
    Theresa 💜August 19, 2014
    Great place to take the kids, so much to see & do
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  • Greg E.
    Greg EngelMarch 11, 2010
    BE A KID AGAIN! The Portland Children's Museum is a great place to take the kids for a day out. Check ahead to see if there are any fun classes that day. Read more
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  • Jennifer R.heart icon on user image
    Great place! A little chaotic though
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  • Ash S.
    Ash ShepherdApril 16, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    A lot of fun but pick your times wisely, this place can get HECTIC!
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  • Joseph D.
    Joseph DumontJune 14, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    The new Dino exhibit is great for toddlers.
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  • Emily C.heart icon on user image
    Emily CanibanoJuly 21, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Buy a membership it is worth it we go every other day
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  • Gabriela R.
    Gabriela RodriguezApril 8, 2012
    The kids love it. It's good for rainy days.
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    kate tNovember 30, 2014
    Best for kids 2-5 years old.
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  • Richard W.
    Richard WebsterMarch 10, 2014
    Get here early - 9am sharp
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  • Fire F.heart icon on user image
    Fire FlyJune 23, 2015
    What a fun place! I love it here.
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  • Maina K.heart icon on user image
    Maina KhojaJuly 17, 2015
    so many interesting corners, not for kids over 8 yrs
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  • Jessalynn S.heart icon on user image
    Jessalynn SpeightJune 3, 2013
    Mina enjoyed the face paint... Or dad
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  • Patrick M.
    Patrick MayhewMay 17, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Love the cafe great food great staff.
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  • Kendra
    KendraMay 8, 2010
    Membership = totally worth it if you have a kid 5 and under.
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  • J W.
    J WMarch 10, 2014
    water area
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  • Erin R.
    Erin RuffMay 28, 2012
    Garage is closed through early July
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  • gwalter
    gwalterFebruary 25, 2010
    We like the clay room
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  • Joanie S.
    Joanie StephensMarch 23, 2010
    Zoo members don't have to pay for parking! Yea!
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  • True M.heart icon on user image
    True MomsterDecember 28, 2019
    Nice place! Good cafe👍🏻
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