Our exhibitions and programs are now presented at our space in the Hillsboro Civic Center Plaza Building, 120 E Main Street, Hillsboro, Oregon 97123. The entrance is adjacent to Starbucks. Our research library, collections and archives will remain at the Portland Community College Rock Creek Campus. For more information please click on the “Visit” tab on the main menu bar.

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Programs & Events

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Build a Book
Saturday, May 18 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
In conjunction with the “Focus on Book Arts” exhibit, the museum will give visitors a chance to create their own book art. Included in the price of admission, visitors can learn about bookbinding and how to turn an unwanted book destined for trash into a work of art. Suitable for ages 10+.

stagesthumbFREE Family Day
Saturday, June 8 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Oregon or Bust! Learn more about the Oregon Trail with activities, crafts and a special performance by STAGES Performing Arts Youth Academy who will perform Go West! This performance combines music, history, and drama to explore important facts about the westward movement to the Pacific Northwest.

jbwbbirdthumbMuseum Field Trip: Jackson Bottom Wetlands
Saturday, June 15 from 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Wake up with the birds and enjoy a leisurely breakfast viewing of the exhibit “Put a Bird on It: The Nature Photography of William L. Finley”  then caravan with us to Jackson Bottom Wetlands for a special morning bird walk especially for museum guests! Limited to 20 people. Pre-registration is required. $10 for members. $15 for non-members. Pre-register here.

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STEM Leadership Academy for High School Girls
June 17-21, Daily from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
 A week-long camp for ten high school girls that helps assists them to explore engineering careers, develop leadership skills, goal setting, and learn underwater robotics technology. Pre-registration is required. $100. Click here for more information.

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“Take Me Out to the Ball Game” Exhibit
June 18 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Please join us on Tuesday, June 18 for a members preview of the exciting “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” exhibit. We love our members and we are excited to share this exhibit with you and take you to the ballpark (baseball tickets are complimentary)! We have only secured 20 tickets, so make sure to register today!

baseballlogothumbnailforweb“Take Me Out to the Ball Game” Exhibit Opens to the General Public
June 19 at 11:30 a.m.
In celebration of the inaugural season of the Hillsboro Hops, the museum takes a look at the game as played by the early-20th-century town teams, celebrates the county’s own major league players and a few of the Oregon greats. Read more here…

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