Classroom & Group Visits
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Teacher's Fair At Oregon Historical Society For information click here  Tour Opportunities Oregon My Oregon Tours The Oregon Historical Society presents scheduled tours of Oregon My Oregon with our docents. Tours are available to the general public, adult groups and school groups. All tours last approximately one hour and are included with admission. Oregon My Oregon interprets Oregon’s histories through visual guides, artwork, artifacts, photographs, audio/visual presentations, and hands-on displays for children. The exhibit leads you chronologically through the history of the first inhabitants to current day and explores the diversity of the landscape and the people that have occupied the region. Student Tours
Please inquire about special exhibition tours and programming. Tours of Temporary Exhibits Carleton Watkins's Stereoviews of the Columbia River Gorge Carleton Watkins is considered to be one of the finest landscape photographers of the early American West, and during a series of trips from 1867 to 1885, he photographed Portland and the Columbia River Gorge, capturing some of the first photographs of iconic landmarks such a Castle Rock, Cape Horn, and Multnomah Falls, as well as life, work, and transportation along the river.
Columbia River Vistas: The Art of James E. Stuart This Oregon History Museum Exhibit is a wonderful depiction of the artist's work. James Stuart studied art in San Francisco, and first visited the Pacific Northwest in 1876. He was known for his documentation of the details of Indian life. The description that accompanies each piece come directly from the artist's hand as found on the back of each of his paintings.
Raymond Loewy: Designs for a Consumer Culture Raymond Loewy was the most prominent industrial designer of the 20th century. As he once said, his firms created everything from "lipsticks to locomotives." This exhibition showcases Loewy's work, placing it in the wider context of the shaping of a modern look for consumer culture. His career is brought to life by an array of original drawings, models, products, advertisements, photographs, and rare film footage of Loewy at work.
Your group is invited to join us for an exciting and engaging tour of these exhibits. Visits generally run 1 hour.
Financial assistance available.
For more information or to schedule a visit, contact Gloria Rasmussen at 503.306.5251. Schedule a Tour To schedule a tour please contact Nicole Kenney, Lead Visitor Services Coordinator, at (503) 306-5238 or Nicole.Kenney@ohs.org, or fill out one of the following forms and fax it to 503.221.2035. Please schedule your tour at least 2 weeks in advance. K-12 Tour Request Form (PDF) Adult & College Tour Request Form (PDF) Admission Rates Group Visit - School Grades Pre-K through 12 (groups of 10 or more)
*Limited funds are available on "a first come first served basis" to assist qualified schools with student admission fees. Complete the application form in addition to the K-12 Tour Request Form and return them at least one month prior to requested tour date. Submit forms to: Gloria.Rasmussen@ohs.org
Application for Assistance (PDF)
Preparation We recommend that you download and read the following documents to prepare for your visit to the Oregon Historical Society. Tour Goals Form (PDF) Define your tour goals before visiting to insure a successful tour. Large Group Information (PDF) Our recommendations if your group is more than 45 guests Information for Visitors (PDF) Includes information on location, parking, and where to eat lunch Museum Etiquette (PDF) Guidelines and policies when visiting the Oregon Historical Society
Oregon My Oregon Teacher’s Guide is available on request. Contact Gloria Rasmussen, 503.306.5251 or Gloria.Rasumssen@ohs.org. Additional Information Teacher pre-visits (one visit per teacher) to the Oregon Historical Society's exhibits are free, when you schedule a school tour. Please contact Nicole Kenney, Lead Visitor Services Coordinator at 503.306.5238 or Nicole.Kenney@ohs.org for more information.
Once you have completed your docent-led tour, we recommend that you visit our other self-guided exhibits. Please check our website for information on current exhibits at the Oregon Historical Society. |