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Oregon Historical Society vs Portland Children's Museum
Both are endorsed by professional travelers. On balance, Oregon Historical Society Museum ranks significantly higher than Portland Children's Museum. Oregon Historical Society Museum comes in at #14 in Portland with positive reviews from 4 reviewers including Michelin Guide, Frommer's and Lonely Planet.
Oregon Historical Society
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1200 SW Park Avenue, Portland, OR 97201
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Fodor's
"Impressive eight-story-high trompe l'oeil murals of Lewis and Clark and the Oregon Trail cover two sides of this downtown museum."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Along the tree-shaded South Park Blocks sits the state's primary history museum, which dedicates most of its space to the story of Oregon and the pioneers who made it."
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"It covers the history of Oregon from the earliest Indian civilizations through the saga of the Oregon Trail right up to the issues surrounding Portland’s light rail."
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Michelin Guide
1 Star
"Eight-story-high trompe l'oeil murals of Lewis and Clark and the Oregon Trail rise beside the entrance plaza of this important repository of historical artifacts and documents."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"Eight-storey-high trompe l'oeil murals of Lewis and Clark and the Oregon Trail rise beside the entrance plaza of this important history museum."
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Portland Children's Museum
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4015 SW Canyon Road, Lair Hill Park, Portland, OR 97201
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Fodor's
"Colorful sights and sounds offer a feast of sensations for kids of all ages where hands-on play is the order of the day."
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Michelin Guide
0 Stars
"A unique museum in the Lair Hill neighborhood offers three floors of play areas where young children can have fun while exercising their imaginations. "
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Condé Nast Traveler
"With a giant blow-up Elmo doll on the roof, this kids' museum promises a good time before you even walk in."
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Frommer's
"Located across the parking lot from the Oregon Zoo, this large, modern children's museum has exhibits for toddlers to 13-year-olds"
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