Highest-rated museums in Oregon, according to Tripadvisor
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April 12, 2023
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Highest-rated museums in Oregon, according to Tripadvisor
The first public museum was founded in 1684 at the University of Oxford. The Ashmolean Museum was founded when Elias Ashmole donated his private collection to the university in 1677. Much of that original collection is still on display, including a crystal ball, several kidney stones, and preserved, exotic animals. By creating the museum, Ashmole sought to do what all museum curators have worked for since: to create a space where people could be inspired and educated by artifacts and art from around the world.
Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated museums in Oregon on Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Keep reading to see what museums are in your own home state.
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#30. Whale, Sea Life and Shark Museum
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#29. Museum of Natural and Cultural History
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#28. Icefire Glassworks
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (138 reviews)
- Address: 116 E Gower St NE Corner of Hemlock and Gower Streets, Midtown, Cannon Beach, OR 97110-3026
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- Address: 116 E Gower St NE Corner of Hemlock and Gower Streets, Midtown, Cannon Beach, OR 97110-3026
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#27. Rice NW Museum of Rocks and Minerals
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (188 reviews)
- Address: 26385 NW Groveland Dr, Hillsboro, OR 97124-9351
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- Address: 26385 NW Groveland Dr, Hillsboro, OR 97124-9351
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#26. Gilbert House Children's Museum
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (189 reviews)
- Address: 116 Marion St NE, Salem, OR 97301-3437
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- Address: 116 Marion St NE, Salem, OR 97301-3437
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#25. Seaside Inverted Experience
- Rating: 5.0 / 5 (84 reviews)
- Address: 111 Broadway St Suite 11, Seaside, OR 97138-5817
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- Address: 111 Broadway St Suite 11, Seaside, OR 97138-5817
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#24. Mossy Creek Pottery
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (146 reviews)
- Address: 483 S Immonen Rd, Lincoln City, OR 97367-9700
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- Address: 483 S Immonen Rd, Lincoln City, OR 97367-9700
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#23. Oregon Observatory at Sunriver
- Rating: 5.0 / 5 (212 reviews)
- Address: 57245 River Road, Sunriver, OR 97707
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- Address: 57245 River Road, Sunriver, OR 97707
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#22. Baker Heritage Museum
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (161 reviews)
- Address: 2480 Grove St Corner of Campbell and Grove, Baker City, OR 97814-2719
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- Address: 2480 Grove St Corner of Campbell and Grove, Baker City, OR 97814-2719
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#21. Kam Wah Chung State Heritage Site
- Rating: 5.0 / 5 (156 reviews)
- Address: 125 NW Canton St, John Day, OR 97845-1142
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- Address: 125 NW Canton St, John Day, OR 97845-1142
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#20. Klamath County Museum
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (148 reviews)
- Address: 1451 Main St, Klamath Falls, OR 97601-5989
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- Address: 1451 Main St, Klamath Falls, OR 97601-5989
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#19. Columbia River Maritime Museum
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,821 reviews)
- Address: 1792 Marine Dr, Astoria, OR 97103-3525
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- Address: 1792 Marine Dr, Astoria, OR 97103-3525
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#18. The Historic Carousel and Museum
- Rating: 5.0 / 5 (250 reviews)
- Address: 503 1st Ave NW, Albany, OR 97321-2229
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- Address: 503 1st Ave NW, Albany, OR 97321-2229
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#17. Tamastslikt Cultural Institute
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#15. Oregon Historical Society
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#14. National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center
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#13. Tillamook Air Museum
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#12. The Glass Forge
- Rating: 5.0 / 5 (293 reviews)
- Address: 501 SW G St, Grants Pass, OR 97526-2472
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- Address: 501 SW G St, Grants Pass, OR 97526-2472
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#11. Studio West Glassblowing Studio and Gallery
- Rating: 5.0 / 5 (125 reviews)
- Address: 84880 Laughlin Rd, Eugene, OR 97405
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- Address: 84880 Laughlin Rd, Eugene, OR 97405
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#10. Camp 18 Museum
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (339 reviews)
- Address: 42362 Highway 26, Seaside, OR 97138-6162
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- Address: 42362 Highway 26, Seaside, OR 97138-6162
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#9. Columbia Gorge Discovery Center & Museum
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (418 reviews)
- Address: 5000 Discovery Dr, The Dalles, OR 97058-9755
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- Address: 5000 Discovery Dr, The Dalles, OR 97058-9755
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#8. Flavel House Museum
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (586 reviews)
- Address: 441 8th St, Astoria, OR 97103-4620
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- Address: 441 8th St, Astoria, OR 97103-4620
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#7. Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum
- Rating: 5.0 / 5 (424 reviews)
- Address: 1600 Air Museum Rd 1600 Air Museum Road, Hood River, OR 97031-9800
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- Address: 1600 Air Museum Rd 1600 Air Museum Road, Hood River, OR 97031-9800
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#6. Hatfield Marine Science Center
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (704 reviews)
- Address: 2030 SE Marine Science Dr, Newport, OR 97365-5296
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- Address: 2030 SE Marine Science Dr, Newport, OR 97365-5296
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#5. Lincoln City Glass Center
- Rating: 5.0 / 5 (538 reviews)
- Address: 4821 SW Highway Suite 101, Lincoln City, OR 97367
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- Address: 4821 SW Highway Suite 101, Lincoln City, OR 97367
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#4. Portland Art Museum
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,161 reviews)
- Address: 1219 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR 97205-2430
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- Address: 1219 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR 97205-2430
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#3. Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,657 reviews)
- Address: 1945 SE Water Ave, Portland, OR 97214-3356
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- Address: 1945 SE Water Ave, Portland, OR 97214-3356
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#2. Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,565 reviews)
- Address: 500 NE Captain Michael King Smith Way, McMinnville, OR 97128-8877
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- Address: 500 NE Captain Michael King Smith Way, McMinnville, OR 97128-8877
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#1. High Desert Museum
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,951 reviews)
- Address: 59800 S Highway 97, Bend, OR 97702-7963
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- Address: 59800 S Highway 97, Bend, OR 97702-7963
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