Portland Art Museum Main Building

The Portland Art Museum Main Building is a museum building in downtown Portland housing extensive gallery spaces for displaying artwork. The building contains over 42,000 art objects throughout its galleries.

The structure was designed by Pietro Belluschi as a modernist building and opened on November 18, 1932, at the corner of SW Park Avenue and Jefferson Street. It marked an important moment in Portland's architectural development.

The building houses Native American art alongside works by European masters and Asian pieces, creating a mix of different artistic traditions for visitors to explore. An outdoor sculpture garden opens to the public and invites people to walk through its collection.

The museum offers free admission certain evenings and once monthly, and has a research library with a large collection available to visitors. Those planning a visit should check accessibility details and opening hours in advance.

The museum is expanding with the construction of the Mark Rothko Pavilion, one of Oregon's largest arts projects. This expansion project shows how the institution continues to grow and evolve.

Location: Portland

Architects: Pietro Belluschi

Part of: Portland Art Museum

GPS coordinates: 45.51621,-122.68351

Latest update: December 6, 2025 19:07