Oregon Jewish Museum

Museum Museum documenting Jewish history and culture in Oregon

Portland museum documenting Jewish history in Oregon with rotating exhibitions, archives and educational programs; visitors attend exhibits, lectures and research collections.

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Oregon Jewish Museum
45.5294, -122.6915

How to Get to Oregon Jewish Museum #

Located in Portland, Oregon, the museum is accessible by city transit and car; consult the museum’s website or local listings for exact directions and parking. It is commonly visited as part of a cultural day in northwest Portland.

Tips for Visiting Oregon Jewish Museum #

  • Check the museum's calendar-traveling exhibitions and lectures occur regularly and are worth timing a visit for.
  • Allocate time for the Holocaust education exhibits if visiting with students-curators design the space for thoughtful engagement.
  • Confirm hours before visiting; smaller museums often have seasonal schedules or limited-week opening days.

Best Time to Visit Oregon Jewish Museum #

Visit in spring or fall for ease of travel and fuller programming; check the museum's schedule for lectures and exhibits.

Spring and Fall (March-May, Sept-Nov)
Mar-May, Sep-Nov · 8-22°C
Comfortable city weather and fewer summer crowds make these seasons pleasant for museum visits.
Winter (Dec-Feb)
Dec-Feb · 0-10°C
Indoor programming is steady; check ahead for holiday closures.

Weather & Climate near Oregon Jewish Museum #

Climate

Oregon Jewish Museum's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Mediterranean - Warm-Summer Mediterranean climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 1°C to 27°C. Abundant rainfall (1004 mm/year), wettest in December.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
27°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 8°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (147 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature

Weather

147 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (115 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°

Weather

115 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (101 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°

Weather

101 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

April

April is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm).

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
16°

Weather

71 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

May

May is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm).

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
20°

Weather

58 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

June

June is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm).

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
11° 23°

Weather

41 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 26°C and lows of 13°C. The driest month with just 18 mm.

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
13° 26°

Weather

18 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 12°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
12° 27°

Weather

23 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm

September

September is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm).

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
10° 24°

Weather

43 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm

October

October is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm).

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
18°

Weather

77 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm

November

November is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (150 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°

Weather

150 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm

December

December is the coolest month with highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (160 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature

Weather

160 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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