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Oregon Museum of Science and Industry vs Portland Japanese Garden

Both Oregon Museum of Science and Industry and Portland Japanese Garden are praised by experts. Overall, Portland Japanese Garden scores slightly higher than Oregon Museum of Science and Industry. Portland Japanese Garden comes in at #5 in Portland with approval from 7 sources including Michelin Guide, Afar Magazine and Fodor's.

Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
8 / 10
1945 SE Water Avenue, Portland, OR 97214
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Hundreds of hands-on exhibits draw families to this interactive science museum, which also has an Omnimax theater and the Northwest's largest planetarium." Full review
goop goop
"For obvious reasons, the Oregon Museum of Science & Industry is a kid’s dream: planetarium, check, robots, check, giant digital globe, check. " Full review
Where Where
"OMSI is a hands-on museum where visitors, especially children, are encouraged to touch things, try experiments and question why things happen. " Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"OMSI features an outstanding array of hands-on exhibits, an Omnimax Theater, a planetarium and a submarine. Allot extra time for a visit to the Omnimax theater, the planetarium and the submarine." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Tour the planetarium—and a retired Navy fast-attack submarine, the USS Blueback—at OMSI, the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, which also hosts cool exhibits on topics like animation and renewable energy." Full review
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Portland Japanese Garden
Portland Japanese Garden
9 / 10
611 SW Kingston Ave, Portland, OR 97205
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Fodor's Fodor's
"The most authentic Japanese garden outside Japan takes up 5½ acres of Washington Park above the International Rose Test Garden." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This tranquil, formal garden is made up of 5.5 acres of tumbling water, koi ponds, ornamental cherry trees, a ceremonial teahouse (no drinks served!) and a sand garden." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Five gardens—Flat, Strolling Pond, Natural, Tea, and Sand & Stone—span 5.5 acres of this Japanese garden located near the Rose Gardens in Washington Park." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"Highly recommend the Japanese Gardens in Washington Park." Full review
Not For Tourists Not For Tourists
"There's more to Japan than ninjas and sushi, you know."
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