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Oregon Maritime Center and Museum

Located on the Portland, a steam sternwheeler tug boat moored in the river, the museum contains numerous ship models, maritime artifacts and memorabilia, while tours are offered of the ship.

Address: SW Naito Pkwy at Pine St
Getting there: on the Willamette River at Tom McCall Waterfront Park
Hours: Wed Fri-Sat 11AM-4PM, closed Sun-Tue Thu
Price: $7 adults, $5 seniors, $4 students, $3 youth, children under 6/military free
Website: oregonmaritimemuseum.org (opens in a new tab)

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