Monsters of the Abyss
Dive back in time to explore what lurked beneath the surface at the newest exhibit in Portland—Monsters of the Abyss: Aquatic Predators Past + Present. Meet massive mosasaurs, a spine-chilling Spinosaurus, and bizarre creatures as you travel through millions of years, witnessing the rise and fall of Earth’s most awe-inspiring aquatic creatures as well as their present-day descendants. Highlighted by amazing fossils, daily educational programming, and some unbelievable live animals, this exhibit brings guests face-to-face with the real-life monsters who defy imagination and have inspired myths and legends. You’ll have to see them to believe them.
Upcoming Dates & Times
- Sunday, Dec. 14
- 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, Dec. 16
- 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, Dec. 17
- 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
- Thursday, Dec. 18
- 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
- Friday, Dec. 19
- 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
- Saturday, Dec. 20
- 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
- Sunday, Dec. 21
- 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, Dec. 23
- 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, Dec. 24
- 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
- Thursday, Dec. 25
- 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
- Friday, Dec. 26
- 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
- Saturday, Dec. 27
- 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
- Sunday, Dec. 28
- 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, Dec. 30
- 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, Dec. 31
- 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
- Thursday, Jan. 1
- 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
- …and more dates through Feb. 15th, 2026 More Dates & Times