Welcome to the Washington County, Oregon History Museum on the Web
We have redesigned and improved our website to offer more content and interactivity for researchers, educators and kids as well as an easy way to purchase publications and support the museum. We hope you enjoy the site and we would love to hear your feedback.
Contact Us
Washington County Historical Society & Museum
17677 NW Springville Rd, Portland OR 97229
Phone: (503) 645-5353
Fax: (503) 645-5650
Email: info@washingtoncountymuseum.org
Visit Us
The Museum is open to the public Monday through Saturday, 10:00am to 4:30pm except major holidays.
Our library hours have changed. Temporarily, the WCHS Research Library will only be open Fridays and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
and by special appointment. Please call the museum if you plan to do research (503) 645-5353. We apologize for any inconvenience.
You can also email our librarian directly: librarian@washingtoncountymuseum.org
Admission is $3.00 for adults, $2.00 for Seniors and Children ages 6-17; no charge on Mondays. Groups of more than five people are asked to call ahead, (503) 645-5353. The museum is always free for members as well as faculty, staff and students of PCC.
Location
The Museum is located on the Portland Community College Rock Creek Campus, NW Springville Road, 1/2 mile east of 185th. Tri-Met buses #52 and #67 connect the museum with Westside Max.
Directions
Click on the Directions button in the left hand column for Google Maps, or:
- From Highway 26
- Go north on 185th
- Turn right on Springville Rd.
- Turn left into Main Entrance of Portland Community College
- Turn right at the stop sign
- Museum is first building on the right
