Oregon Historical Society Museum, History museum in downtown Portland, United States.
The Oregon Historical Society Museum spans multiple floors, displaying permanent and rotating exhibits that document Oregon's development through artifacts and photographs.
The museum preserves the Portland Penny, a copper coin from 1835 that determined the city's name through a coin toss between founders Asa Lovejoy and Francis Pettygrove.
The permanent exhibition 'Experience Oregon' occupies the third floor, presenting the state's geography and social changes from indigenous peoples to present communities.
Museum admission costs $14 for adults, while Multnomah County residents enter free by showing valid identification such as a driver's license or utility bill.
The research library maintains the largest collection of Oregon-related materials globally, including books, manuscripts, photographs, films, and recorded oral histories.
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Opening Hours: Monday-Saturday 10:00-17:00; Sunday 12:00-17:00
Website: http://ohs.org
GPS coordinates: 45.51586,-122.68218
Latest update: March 17, 2025 08:46
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