Plan Your Visit
Plan your visit to explore the wonders of the forest, enjoy hands-on exhibits, and connect with nature in a fun and engaging way for all ages.
Museum Hours
Monday – CLOSED
Tuesday – 10 am – 4 pm
Wednesday – 10 am – 4 pm
Thursday – 10 am – 4 pm
Friday – 10 am – 4 pm
Saturday – 10 am – 4 pm
Sunday – 10 am – 4 pm
The museum is closed on Thanksgiving and the day after, Christmas Eve & Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve & New Year’s Day.
Museum Admission
$10 for adults
$9 for seniors (age 62+)
$5 for youth (3 through 17)
Free for children 2 and under
Free for veterans & active military.
Discounted admission for Museums-for-All.
Location
4033 SW Canyon Rd.
Portland, OR 97221
Tel: (503)488-2106
Learn how to get reduced parking rates and free transit passes.
Directions & Parking
Directions
We are directly across from the Oregon Zoo located in Washington Park. We are easily accessible off of the Canyon Road Exit on Highway 26.
Take Transit!
Visitors are encouraged to take advantage of the MAX Light Rail station that comes right to our campus. The MAX park-and-ride lots are generally available evenings and weekends. For more information call TRI-MET at 503-238-RIDE or visit their website.
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Parking
All visitors who travel by car to World Forestry Center are required to pay for parking in lots managed and monitored by The City of Portland within Washington Park, which has a pay-by-space meter system.
You can also visit Explore Washington Park’s website to learn about overflow parking shuttles, transportation options, and general park information.
When planning your visit, please be aware that special events such as Zoo Concerts and other peak times can create parking shortages.
Parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis to all people visiting any of the institutions. We cannot reserve or guarantee parking for any events.
What's Inside the Museum
From immersive exhibits to hands-on activities, the Discovery Museum offers endless ways to explore, play, and connect with the forest. Our rotating art gallery features art exhibitions that combine science, art, innovation, and storytelling.
Self-Guided Group Tours
Groups can explore forests around the world through two floors of unique hands-on exhibits. Suitable for all ages, the Discovery Museum’s colorful and thoughtful exhibits include information about tree planting, wildlife, the benefits of wood, outdoor recreation, and forest careers.
Allow one to two hours for your visit. Free admission for teachers and group leaders is included to help prepare your trip. No food service or lunchroom is available on site, however many groups combine their visit with a picnic, hike, or outdoor project at the nearby Hoyt Arboretum.
Bus reimbursement may be available through Oregon Forest Resources Institute.
Seeking Donated Tickets for Your Fundraiser?
World Forestry Center is happy to support other organizations who are working to help further a social cause or provide a public benefit. We can donate two 4-person passes to our Discovery Museum (valid for eight people and a $64 value) to your fundraising efforts.
Please complete the form below and our museum team will be in touch!
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