Portland Art Museum

The Portland Art Museum is a major art museum in downtown Portland, Oregon, founded in 1892 and housing diverse collections that range from Native American and Asian art to contemporary and European works. The museum runs both permanent galleries and rotating special exhibitions.

Exhibition spaces cover a broad spectrum of art history and contemporary practice, with programs for education, public lectures and community engagement. The campus comprises connected buildings in the South Park Blocks and is a cultural anchor within Portland’s downtown arts district.

Over its history the museum has expanded its holdings and facilities to accommodate temporary exhibitions and growing collections while maintaining a focus on regional art and audiences.

Located on SW Park Avenue in Portland’s South Park Blocks, the museum is within walking distance of other cultural institutions and public transit in the city’s downtown core.

• Founding year: Founded in 1892, it is one of the oldest art museums in the western United States with a collection focused on regional and international works.
• Location advantage: Situated on the South Park Blocks, the museum is adjacent to public transit and other cultural institutions in downtown Portland.

What to See #

• Collections: Permanent collections span European and American painting and sculpture, Asian and Native American holdings, and contemporary art across multiple galleries.
• Special exhibitions: Rotating special exhibitions hosted throughout the year bring traveling and contemporary shows that supplement the permanent holdings.
• Museum campus: Located in the South Park Blocks area, the complex consists of connected gallery buildings close to Portland's downtown cultural corridor.