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MUSEUMS, HISTORY, ARTS AND CULTURE

Art is Everywhere of Oregon’s Tualatin Valley

Tualatin Valley is an artist’s enclave, from colorful murals and hand-crafted sculptures in public spaces to art galleries showcasing the abundance of artistry throughout the region.

In addition to art, our museums are connections to the past, featuring a wide array of artifacts, from rocks and minerals found throughout the globe to vintage high-tech instruments from yesteryear.

Museums

Petrified woods and the Rice NW Museum of Rocks and Minerals

Rice Northwest Museum of Rocks & Minerals

The Rice Northwest Museum of Rocks and Minerals houses the largest collection of gems and rocks in the Pacific Northwest, as well as many geological artifacts.

Five Oaks Museum

Five Oaks Museum

Five Oaks Museum presents exhibits on a wide range of topics, and features artifacts, art and more.

Art Galleries

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Kathrin Cawein Gallery of Art

Located on the campus of Pacific University, the Kathrin Cawein Gallery of Art exhibits the work of students, faculty and up-and-coming and emerging artists.

Nordia House

Nordia House

The Nordia House houses a growing collection of contemporary and traditional Scandinavian art works.

History

VintageTEK

High-tech pioneer Tektronix has preserved its vintage instruments, memorabilia and photographs from its nearly 70-year history at at VintageTEK.

“Old Train Station” Museum

This 100-year old train station features displays covering 150 years of local history from photographs, maps and deeds to clothing, period furniture and a ticket office vignette.

Historic Old Scotch Church in Hillsboro in Oregon's Tualatin Valley,

Old Scotch Church

A noted Scottish contribution to the Tualatin Valley is the Old Scotch Church, which was built in 1878, is a national historic site and has a pioneer cemetery.

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Tualatin Valley Arts Trail is Here!

Dozens of murals, sculptures, and metal and glassworks are on display. Explore these pieces of art along the Tualatin Valley Public Arts Trail with our new, free mobile passport! Download today and start exploring.

TUALATIN VALLEY PUBLIC ARTS TRAIL

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