World Forestry Center

World Forestry Center and Discovery Museum- This is a popular destination for tourists who are visiting Portland, and locals who enjoy
parks, forests, and conservation. Their
mission is to educate and inform people about the world’s forests and trees,
and their importance to all life, in order to promote a balanced and
sustainable future.
What better place to be located than in the
stunning beauty of the Pacific Northwest, here in Portland.  “The
World Forestry Center was established in 1964 as a private, non-profit
educational organization. Located in Portland, Oregon, the World Forestry
Center operates three programs: the Forest Discovery Center museum;
demonstration tree farms; and the World Forest Institute. The board of
directors hail from 20 countries and members represent some of the region’s
leading forestry corporations, academic and research institutions, and
non-governmental organizations (NGOs).

World Forestry CenterIn
1989, the World Forestry Center established a program called the World Forest
Institute (WFI), to meet a growing demand for forestry information. As the
forestry sector becomes increasingly complex, there is a greater need for
international collaboration and exchange of information on forest trade,
regulation, management, and forest resources. In response, WFI created the
International Fellowship Program. This Fellowship Program provides a unique
collaboration between the research community, private industry, and the public
sector.” (Source: WorldForestry.org).

 


The World Forestry Center hosts events and exhibits throughout the
year.  To learn more about what’s going on at the World Forestry Center,
visit their
blog.

Discovery Museum
The 20,000 square foot museum is located in Portland’s beautiful Washington Park.
Featuring dramatic Cascadian style architecture, you’ll marvel at the intricate hand carvings and grand entry outside, and delight
at the exhibits inside. Hands-on, interactive exhibits are family friendly and designed to engage visitors to learn about the sustainability of forests and trees of the Pacific Northwest and around the world.

Tree Farms
The World Forestry Center owns and operates two working forests donated to us by landowners who wanted to ensure their properties would be protected from development and managed according to the principles of sustainable forestry.

World Forest Institute
The World Forest Institute was established in 1989 as the information services division of the World Forestry Center.

Visiting the World Forestry Discovery Museum

First Wednesday of each month – Wondrous Wednesday Discount Day. Admission is only $2.00 for anyone age 3-103!


Hours

10:00 am to 5:00 pm. daily.
Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day


Rates

$8.00 adults
$7.00 seniors (62+)
$5.00 children 3-18
Members and children 2 years and under are free.


Group Rates

Group rates available for 10 or more for the Discovery Museum with
pre-registration. Please call 503-488-2147.


World Forestry Center Directions and Map

On TriMet MAX

MAX lightrail trails run through downtown from the suburbs to the
west and east, from the airport, and from the Expo Center. Washington Park has
its own MAX stop, which lets you off right at the front door. Check out TriMet’s
web site
for route maps, fares, connections and schedules.  BUS #63 also runs to Washington Park. Please check
www.trimet.org
for route information.

By Car

Located in Portland’s beautiful Washington
Park.
We are just five minutes from downtown Portland. Our campus includes
the Discovery Museum, Miller Hall, Cheatham Hall, the David Douglas Room and
Merlo Hall (our business offices).

Parking

There is a parking fee of $2.00 per car due when you pay museum admission.
Parking is free for members and those attending catered events.

Maps and Directions (Source: WorldForestry.org)
Campus Map  (pdf)


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South to Portland on I-5

Follow the signs for Beaverton and get on US Highway 26 West. Go
through the tunnel, and up a gradual hill, then look for the Zoo-Forestry
Center signs and exit 72. It’s the first one you’ll see on Highway 26.

North to Portland on I-5
Take exit 299B for Beaverton, which is just before you get downtown.
This puts you on I-405. Take exit 1D to Hwy 26 West. Go through the tunnel,
and up a gradual hill, then look for the Zoo-Forestry Center signs and
exit 72. It’s the first one you’ll see on Highway 26.

West to Portland on I-84
Follow the signs for Beaverton, which will send you across the river
and put you on I-405. Take exit 1D to Highway 26 West. Go through the tunnel,
and up a gradual hill, then look for the Zoo-Forestry Center sign and exit 72.
It’s the first one, once you are on Highway 26


From downtown
From Downtown Portland, drive south on Broadway (or any of the
numbered streets) and turn west onto Clay street. This street takes you right
to Highway 26 West, and then take the first exit which is #72 and marked
Zoo-Forestry Center.

From the airport
As you leave the airport, take the exit for I-205 south towards
Portland. After a few miles, take the I-84 west exit, which also says
Portland. Continue on towards downtown Portland, then exit on I-405 towards
Beaverton. Head west on Highway 26 and after the tunnel, take the Zoo-Forestry
Center exit #72. It’s about a 25-minute drive.