Experts' Choice Award Portland Art Museum
What the experts agree on
One of the oldest art museums in the country, this Downtown Portland institution impresses with its Native American art collection alongside European Impressionists and contemporary works—approachable, not overwhelming.
“Now one of the 25 largest museums in the United States, the Portland Art Museum has a collection of more than 32,000 works of art from American Indian artifacts to Monet’s Waterlilies.”
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Fodor's "The treasures at the Pacific Northwest's oldest arts facility span 35 centuries of Asian, European, and American art." Full review
Concierge "The permanent collection includes a range of contemporary, Native American, and European art."
Travel + Leisure "Since the construction in 2005 of a new wing, the Pacific Northwest’s oldest art museum has really become two facilities in one." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"A low brick building with travertine trim, the Portland Art Museum was the first building by architect Pietro Belluschi to achieve national recognition." Full review
Travel + Leisure "One of the oldest art museums in the country, founded in 1892, this cultural institution has an expansive collection of over 50,000 items spread across 112,000 square feet of gallery space"
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August 18, 2021
Frommer's "Permanent collection begins with European Impressionists and moves right up to the present. However, the best reason to visit is to see the extensive collection of Native American art and artifacts" Full review
Lonely Planet "Just across the park, the art museum's excellent exhibits include Native American carvings, Asian and American art, and English silver." Full review
Lonely Planet "While you're in art-appreciation mode, stop by the Portland Art Museum, where admission is free from 10am to 7pm on First Thursdays"
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National Geographic "My city's best museum is the Portland Art Museum because its permanent collection of Northwest Coast Native American art puts a distinctive aspect of the region's cultural heritage on display"
Lonely Planet "As part of an ongoing tradition of making art accessible, Portland’s well-curated art museum offers free admission to the public on a rolling basis. On the first Thursday of each month,..."
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