Museum Trips and Tours
The World Forestry Center Discovery Musuem is the ideal destination for any group. Most groups arrange programs 4-6 weeks in advance and reservations are required to receive discounts. Please allow 90 minutes per visit though some groups say as long as 2 hours. Lunchroom reservations are available.
For an additional $2.00 per child, your group can visit both amazing attractions in one field trip. For reservations, please call either the World Forestry Center at 503-488-2118 or the Portland Children's Museum at -503-471-9911. Please note: the chaperone ratio for these combined field trips is 1 adult per 5 children.
| Location |
Discovery Museum |
| Offered |
Daily |
| Group |
10 or more under 18 years |
| Reservation Required |
Yes |
| Fee |
$4 per child. We require one adult for every 10 children, admitted at no charge. All additional chaperones are charged the group rate.
|
| Payment |
Due at the door. Please make one group payment |
Self-guided tours are fun and easy! We'll meet your group at the door and give you an introduction to our museum. Your group is then free to explore the museum at your own pace - groups usually stay for around 90 minutes. We require a minimum 1:10 chaperone/student ratio and students must be accompanied by adults at all times. Students are welcome to visit the Forest Store with adults.
| Location |
Discovery Museum |
| Offered |
Daily |
| Group |
10 or more adults
|
| Reservation Required |
Yes |
| Fee |
$7 for adults. $6 for seniors (62+).
|
| Payment |
Due at the door. Please make one group payment |
This tour is perfect for senior groups, social clubs, and out-of-town groups who want to see why we are such a great place to learn about forests and trees. We'll greet you at the door and give you a brief history and introduction to our museum. You then can take as much time as you wish to explore all our wonderful exhibits and gift shop.
| Location |
Discovery Museum |
| Offered |
Daily |
| Group |
10 or more people |
| Reservation Required |
Yes |
| Fee |
$5 per child. We require one adult for every 10 children, admitted at no charge. All additional chaperones are charged the group rate. Adults groups $7 adults, $6 seniors (62+).
|
| Payment |
Due at the door. Please make one group payment |
There is always something new at the Discovery Museum! The World Forestry Center hosts many wonderful temporary exhibits of art, history, and culture from around the world. Sign up for this special tour and we will take your group through and show them all the fascinating details of the exhibit. We require a minimum 1:10 chaperone/student ratio and students must be accompanied by adults at all times. Students are welcome to visit the Forest Store with adults.
| Location |
Discovery Museum |
| Offered |
On a group basis
|
| Group |
10-30 students 3rd-6th grades |
| Reservation Required |
Yes |
| Fee |
$5 per child. We require one adult for every 10 children, admitted at no charge. All additional chaperones are charged the group rate. |
| Payment |
Due at the door. Please make one group payment |
We"ll take your students out of the traditional classroom setting and provide them with hands- on, relevant, practical, and memorable connections to modern forest management skills used by working forestry professionals. Learn how GPS works and how to collect your own GPS data. Also, a great tool for teaching about possible career options.
All participants should be dressed for outdoor activities-rain or shine! This includes sturdy walking shoes or hiking boots and appropriate clothing, including rain gear if necessary. We suggest dressing in easy-to-add or shed layers to account for changes in temperature or exertion levels. Trails can be muddy and extra shoes or clothes in the car may be useful for the ride home.
We require a minimum 1:10 chaperone/student ratio and students must be accompanied by adults at all times.
| Location |
Discovery Museum |
| Offered |
Daily |
| Group |
10-30 students 3rd-6th grades |
| Reservation Required |
Yes |
| Fee |
$5 per child. We require one adult for every 10 children, admitted at no charge. All additional chaperones are charged the group rate. |
| Payment |
Due at the door. Please make one group payment |
We"ll take your students out of the traditional classroom setting and provide them with hands- on, relevant, practical, and memorable connections to modern forest management skills used by working forestry professionals. Learn what GIS is, how it works, how foresters use it, and learn to create unique maps. Also, a great tool for teaching about possible career options. We require a minimum 1:10 chaperone/student ratio and students must be accompanied by adults at all times
| Location |
Discovery Museum |
| Offered |
Daily |
| Group |
10-30 students 3rd-6th grades |
| Reservation Required |
Yes |
| Fee |
$10 per child. We require one adult for every 10 children, admitted at no charge. All additional chaperones are charged the group rate. |
| Payment |
Due at the door. Please make one group payment |
Combine the GPS and GIS classes for a 2 day trip to both Magness Memorial Tree Farm and the Discovery Museum. Or, do it all in one longer day!
All participants should be dressed for outdoor activities-rain or shine! This includes sturdy walking shoes or hiking boots and appropriate clothing, including rain gear if necessary. We suggest dressing in easy-to-add or shed layers to account for changes in temperature or exertion levels. Trails can be muddy and extra shoes or clothes in the car may be useful for the ride home.
We require a minimum 1:10 chaperone/student ratio and students must be accompanied by adults at all times.
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