For more than 125 years, the Oregon Historical Society has served as the state’s collective memory, preserving a vast collection of photographs, books, maps, manuscript materials, films, oral histories, objects, and belongings.

For more than a century, the Oregon Historical Society has served as the state's collective memory, preserving a vast collection of artifacts, photographs, maps, manuscript materials, books, films, and oral histories.

Thank you for planning a visit to the Oregon Historical Society! Located in downtown Portland, our museum is open daily and features three floors of permanent and traveling exhibitions that explore the dynamic people and complex stories and events that have shaped the history of Oregon and the nation. Museum and Store Hours

The Oregon Historical Society’s research library is an invaluable resource for learning about the past and providing context on the present. The library preserves the world’s largest collection of Oregon-related materials, documenting the people, places, and events that have shaped Oregon’s history.

Oregon Historical Society 1200 SW Park Ave Portland, Oregon 97205. Free; Family-friendly; Researchers; Teachers

Oregon Historical Society 1200 SW Park Ave Portland, Oregon 97205. This original exhibition presents Good Samaritan’s rich history through captivating historical photos, personal stories, and objects that highlight pivotal moments and medical advancements.

The Oregon Historical Society (OHS) is a private museum, archival library, and educational institution headquartered in downtown Portland. It was... Learn More

For more than a century, the Oregon Historical Society has served as the state's collective memory, preserving a vast collection of artifacts, photographs, maps, manuscript materials, books, films, and oral histories.

The Oregon Historical Society (OHS) is a private museum, archival library, and educational institution headquartered in downtown Portland. It was founded on December 17, 1898, with the purpose of forwarding the “collection, preservation, exhibition, and publication of material of a historical character, especially that relating to the history ...

For over 25 years, the Oregon Historical Society has presented the Mark O. Hatfield Lecture Series, bringing together the nation’s top historians and award-winning authors for thought-provoking evenings of history.