Museums & Theatres

Portland’s cultural scene blends scientific exploration with historic performance traditions. The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) offers hands-on exhibits, while the nearby Oregon Rail Heritage Center houses historic steam locomotives. Maritime history is featured aboard a steam tug at the Oregon Maritime Museum. The city’s entertainment legacy includes Darcelle XV Showplace, the oldest continuously running drag revue in the United States, and the Roseland Theater, a multi-level concert venue housed in a former apostolic church.