Five Oaks Museum

Five Oaks Museum is located on the Rock Creek Campus of Portland Community College and displays exhibitions about the regional history of Washington County. The collection includes artworks, historical artifacts, and exhibits that support educational programs for visitors.

The institution was founded in 1956 as the Washington County Historical Society, building on collections from 1890s settler groups. It became independent in 1987 and evolved into the museum it is today.

The museum honors the Tualatin Kalapuyans and their practice of harvesting acorns from the area's oak trees. This connection to Native American history shapes how visitors understand the land today.

The museum is open Thursday through Saturday, offering visitors flexible visiting times. Some areas may be more or less accessible depending on ongoing exhibitions or seasonal changes.

A major exhibition titled 'Replenish the Root: Six Centuries of Gathering Under the Oaks' documents the long history of trees that served as gathering places. These oak groves were tended and used by people across many generations.

Location: Portland

Operator: Washington County Historical Society

Opening Hours: Wednesday-Friday 12:00-16:00; Saturday 10:00-16:00

Phone: +15036455353

Email: info@fiveoaksmuseum.org

Website: https://fiveoaksmuseum.org

GPS coordinates: 45.56614,-122.85753

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:11