Experience the Adventure of Life on our Rivers
Experience the adventure of life on our rivers when you explore the sternwheeler Portland, the last operating steam-powered sternwheel tug in the U.S. Portland is on the National Registry of Historic Places. The vessel uses the same technology as those at the turn of the 20th century, as evident when you tour the engine room. Volunteer docents will take you on a tour of the steamer, including the pilot house and engine room, and tell stories of the local rivers and their maritime history.
Discover ship models, maritime artifacts and memorabilia. See objects and displays that relate to steam power, sailing vessels, battleship Oregon, underwater diving, and the shipyards during WWII that built the liberty ships and the merchant marines who sailed them.
Museum Tours
Take a tour of this ship and marvel at the simplicity of the mechanical engineering. The ship is run by volunteers and all proceeds go toward the maintenance of the ship. This ship is located in Tom Mc Call Waterfront Park in downtown Portland, OR at the end of Pine Street and the Willamette River. Don't forget you can also book this ship for special events and cruises. See you there!
Days
Thursday & Saturday
1:00-5:00pm
Duration
1 hour
Admission
Adult $10
Senior $7
Youth $5
School Tours
We love to share the history of the sternwheeler and the river with our next generations. Please contact us at 503-224-0054 or email us about scheduling your class visit.
Group Tours
Scheduled group tours are available. Please contact us at 503-224-0054 or email us at least two weeks in advance to schedule your visit. We will arrange for a docent to guide your group.
Closures
If in doubt about weather conditions closing the museum, please call the museum office at 503-224-7724 or check this site. Special events may require us to close to the public.
Accessibility
The main deck of the steamer Portland is accessible by an ADA-approved ramp. However, once on board, there are numerous stairs, low railings and some tight spaces.
Library
The Oregon Maritime Museum’s library contains over 2,500 volumes and 22,000 photographs and negatives related to maritime history both in the Northwest region and elsewhere.
Museum Store
You may find books, gifts and memorabilia with a nautical theme at our Museum Store. We also carry toys and other treasures geared toward children.
Location & Getting Here
Address:
SW Naito Parkway at Pine St.
Portland, Oregon 97204
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Oregon Maritime Museum is located on the steam sternwheeler Portland. It is moored on the Willamette River at Waterfront Park in downtown Portland, Oregon. Located off SW Naito Parkway at the foot of Pine Street, between the Morrison and Burnside Bridges.
Parking: Metered street parking and paid public lots are available one block to the west.
Public Transit: Portland’s TriMet buses run close to the area, and the MAX light rail Oak Street stop is two blocks to the west.
Walking or Biking: The steamer Portland is in Waterfront Park and is very near the Portland Saturday Market.