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 at a Glance#

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.

Air Quality: AQI 32 Good
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
27°
Warmest Month
1°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January - 1° - 8° 2° 147 mm - - 3.1 m/s - -
February - 2° - 10° 4° 115 mm - - 3.0 m/s - -
March - 4° - 13° 7° 101 mm - - 2.9 m/s - -
April - 5° - 16° 11° 71 mm - - 2.9 m/s - -
May - 8° - 20° 14° 58 mm - - 2.9 m/s - -
June - 11° - 23° 17° 41 mm - - 3.0 m/s - -
July - 13° - 26° 20° 18 mm - - 3.1 m/s - -
August - 12° - 27° 19° 23 mm - - 2.8 m/s - -
September - 10° - 24° 17° 43 mm - - 2.6 m/s - -
October - 6° - 18° 12° 77 mm - - 2.4 m/s - -
November - 4° - 11° 5° 150 mm - - 2.8 m/s - -
December - 1° - 7° 2° 160 mm - - 3.1 m/s - -

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