Antique Gate at Portland Japanese Garden. Antique Gate at Portland Japanese Garden.
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Antique Gate at Portland Japanese Garden.
Credit: Johnston Photography

COVID-19 in Portland: What’s Open?

Learn the status of Portland attractions reopening amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Multnomah County, where Portland is located, entered Phase 1 reopening on June 19, 2020, and some Portland attractions are beginning to reopen to the public.

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Travel Portland is maintaining this list of major attractions and their reopening dates and statuses. For the latest information about a specific business, please contact them directly.

In general, attractions not listed here have not yet announced their reopening plans. We will regularly update this page with additional attractions as we receive their reopening details, so be sure to check back for new information.

If you represent an attraction that should be listed or updated, please email content@travelportland.com.

Know Before You Go

We’re doing our best to share the most current information, but some businesses might experience unexpected interruptions. Please be sure to always check with the attractions before visiting by going to their website or by calling them directly to get the latest information.

Architectural Heritage Center

The Architectural Heritage Center exhibit galleries are open and outdoor walking are available. Space is limited and face masks are required. Safety measures are put in place in accordance with the Oregon Health Authority guidelines.

The Grotto

rows of benches face a rock wall and tunnel surrounded by moss, trees
The Grotto offers many lush and peaceful spots for spiritual meditation.
Credit: Kaleb Nyquist via Flickr

The Grotto reopened on June 12 with temporary hours of operation and limited capacity in some spaces.

Lan Su Chinese Garden

garden with chinese inspired architecture
The Lan Su Chinese Garden offers tranquil garden paths and a cozy tea house.

One of Portland’s iconic attractions, the Lan Su Chinese Garden, reopened on July 15. Please plan ahead before you visit as timed ticket reservations will now be required and the Garden will only be offering a limited number of tickets per day.

Leach Botanical Garden

Leach Botanical Garden is open. However, the restrooms, gift shop, and manor house are closed until further notice.

Oregon Historical Society

a museum exhibit featuring a wooden canoe
“Experience Oregon” is a 7,000-square-foot permanent exhibit at Oregon Historical Society, reflecting the people, places and events that shaped the land that is now known as Oregon.
Credit: Oregon Historical Society

The Oregon Historical Society reopened on July 11. Public museum hours will be limited and the Research Library remains closed for renovations.

Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education

Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education
Exterior view of the Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education
Credit: Courtesy of Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education

The Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education reopens August 6. Please expect limited hours and partial exhibitions access. Advance ticket purchase is required.

Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI)

an aerial view of the glass-walled entrance of OMSI with a view of the Willamette River and downtown Portland behind
An aerial view of OMSI.

Popular family destination OMSI reopened June 20 in a limited capacity: Only the Body Worlds exhibit and USS Bl\\ueback submarine are open to visitors for now.

Oregon Rail Heritage Foundation

Many people are admiring a bright orange steam engine at the Oregon Rail Heritage Center.
A vintage steam engine at the Oregon Rail Heritage Center.

Family favorite Oregon Rail Heritage Center reopened on July 11, operating Saturdays and Sundays from 1–5 p.m., when volunteers are available. Check their Facebook page or call 503-233-1156 to ensure they’re open before you visit.

Oregon Zoo

two elephants touching trunks
Asian elephants Samson (left) and Shine interact at Elephant Lands.
Credit: Photo by Shervin Hess, courtesy of Oregon Zoo

The Oregon Zoo reopened to the public on July 12 with new safety measures and limited capacity. Visitors will follow a one-way path (see map) through the zoo, and some indoor and high-touch areas will remain closed. You must purchase timed tickets in advance.

Pittock Mansion

exterior of Pittock Mansion
High above Northwest Portland, Pittock Mansion offers picture-perfect views of the city, as well as insights into Portland history.

Historic Pittock Mansion reopened on July 9. Visitors must purchase timed tickets in advance.

Portland Art Museum

a display of native american art at portland art museum
Explore the Portland Art Museum’s collection of Native American art in the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Center for Native American Art.
Credit: Catalina Gaitan

The Portland Art Museum reopened on July 16, welcoming a limited number of visitors at a time, Thursday–Sunday. Please expect timed ticket entry and only some galleries to be open. More galleries will reopen as conditions allow. The Whitsell Auditorium will reopen on a separate timeline.

Portland Farmers Market

person buying fresh produce from a farmers market vendor
Portland Farmers Market at Portland State University is open Saturdays year round in downtown Portland.
Credit: Aubrie LeGault

All five Portland Farmers Market locations are now open, with special safety procedures in place.

Portland Japanese Garden

A gardener attends to a tree within Portland Japanese Garden
A gardener tends to a tree at the Portland Japanese Garden.

The Portland Japanese Garden will reopen on July 22 with timed entry and other new procedures.

Portland Saturday Market

hanging teacups and saucers on display for sale
Portland Saturday Market features hundreds of different local makers and creatives.
Credit: Jamie Francis

The Portland Saturday Market has reopened on Saturdays only.

  • Open date: June 20
  • Last market of the year: September 26

Portland Spirit

a boat cruises under the lit up Tilikum Bridge with a view of downtown Portland at twilight behind
The Portland Spirit cruises under Tilikum Crossing near downtown Portland.

Willamette River cruises aboard the Portland Spirit resumed June 20.

Powell’s City of Books

A large room filled with bookshelves and display tables covered with books
The massive Powell’s City of Books contains nine huge rooms packed with new and used volumes.
Credit: Photo by Stuart Mullenberg

Portland’s icon and the world’s largest new and used bookstore, Powell’s City of Books, will reopen its doors in downtown Portland on August 21. Hours of operation will be limited and some rooms will remain closed for now. However, customers will have access to select new arrivals, bestsellers, used books, small press, gift items and the literature section in full.

Washington Park

people visiting a blooming Rose Garden in Washington Park
The Rose Garden in Washington Park.

Washington Park, which is home to several major attractions, is open, but the individual attractions each have their own reopening plans, which are listed separately on this page as they are finalized.

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