During the weeks of July 25–31 and August 8–14, educators are invited to visit the Japanese American Museum of Oregon, Lan Su Chinese Garden, Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education, the Oregon Historical Society, Portland Art Museum, Portland Chinatown Museum, and Pittock Mansion for free as well as take part in educator-focused events and tours. To access free admission, educators simply need to identify themselves as an educator at each institution’s admission desk (no school identification required).
Portland area cultural attractions are powerful resources for educators, offering educational tools and programs to support educators’ work in classrooms or in distance-learning settings. From professional development workshops to state standards-aligned curriculum to digital resources, educators can access a wide range of tools to enhance their teaching at no cost. Educators are encouraged to take advantage of these free admission weeks to learn about the unique resources available at each institution as well as participate in special events and tours created specifically for teachers.
Participating Institutions & Program Schedule:
Please note that while some institutions request reservations to attend these programs, any educator who would like to attend will be welcomed.
Japanese American Museum of Oregon
411 NW Flanders Street, Portland
Hours: Friday–Sunday, 11am–3pm; Tuesday–Thursday by appointment
Japanese American Museum of Oregon Educator Tours
Thursday, July 28, at 10:30am
Thursday, August 11, at 10:30am
Please RSVP to info@beavertonianjamo.org if you plan to attend.
Lan Su Chinese Garden
239 Northwest Everett Street, Portland
Hours: Monday–Sunday, 10am–6pm
Lan Su Chinese Garden Educator Tours
Thursday, July 28, at 2:30pm, with tea and cookies
Thursday, August 11, at 2:30pm, with tea and cookies
Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education (OJMCHE)
724 NW Davis Street, Portland
Hours: Wednesday–Sunday, 11am–4pm
OJMCHE Educator Tour
Wednesday, July 27, at 1pm, with appetizers and beverages available
OJMCHE Genocide Speaker Panel
Thursday, August 11, at 1pm, with coffee, tea, and cookies available
Oregon Historical Society
1200 SW Park Avenue, Portland
Hours: Monday–Saturday, 10am–5pm; Sunday, 12pm–5pm
Oregon Historical Society Educator Tours
Monday, July 25, at 1pm
Tuesday, August 9, at 1pm
Portland Art Museum
1219 SW Park Avenue, Portland
Hours: Wednesday–Sunday, 10am–5pm
Portland Art Museum Educator Tour
Wednesday, August 10, at 1pm, includes light refreshments
RSVP Here
Portland Chinatown Museum
127 NW Third Avenue, Portland
Hours: Friday–Sunday, 11am–3pm
Portland Chinatown Museum Educator Tour
Friday, August 12, at 11:30am
Email kapiolani@portlandchinatown.org to sign-up.
Pittock Mansion
3229 NW Pittock Drive, Portland
Hours: Tuesday, 12pm–5pm; Wednesday–Monday, 10am–5pm
Pittock Mansion Educator Tours
Tuesday, July 26, at 10:30am
Friday, August 12, at 9:30am
Please note that these tours are scheduled before the museum opens to the public; RSVP to kwilliams@pittockmansion.org if you are planning to attend.
