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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have enjoyed taking my daughter here for several years. Last night was not one of those times. There was an event held there and we attended per an inviatation. They had all of the play area's open...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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Well, I have been looking forward to go going to this place for a long time, but it wasn't as great as I expected to to be. Some staff (some were nice though) was unfriendly and snobbish, and I feel like I was...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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Is there anything better than a huge indoor playground for kids that live in rainy Portland? My son could spend weeks inside this place and never want to leave. He actually learns when he is playing in the...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/30/2008
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No matter how many times we go my son always has a blast. They have a new theme every few months and it always so creative. Perfect for kids of many ages.The multnomah county library has a 3 day pass you can...
lilaguide.com - user review - 10/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really enjoyed taking my kids to the Portland Children's Museum on our visit to Portland in September 2008. This museum is definitely geared for toddlers and preschoolers. Everything is little...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2008
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A wonderful place for my little one, especially when the weather is too hot or too cold. I like the revolving exhibits.I do dislike the vending machine food option. It would be great to go early, then have a...
lilaguide.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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Great place for indoor fun and learning. I love it now more since the kids are older and can go in all the areas. Our favorite place has been the water area.
lilaguide.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We really enjoyed our visit to the Portland Children's Museum on our trip in April 2007. My kid's favorite part was the Water Works, and since we enforced a strict "smock required" rule they stayed...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
BOOO-RRRING! The water section is mildly amusing at best, and that's one of the best features of this place. The only other plus is the clay play area. The "music room" has 1 xylaphone, 2 drums, and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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good
lilaguide.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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There is so much to do at the museum, some kids could easily get overwhelmed by all the choices. I like that there is an infant/toddler space but that causes some trouble when I'm in there with my wee one and...
lilaguide.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great place to go on a rainy day. All kinds of shiny sparkly things to catch your child's attention!We attended a birthday party here and did some awesome crafts. The eating area is nice, so...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2008
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Fun place for kids if you can afford it!
lilaguide.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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This place is always fun no matter how old your kiddo is. Water, climbing, building, house, there is something for everyone. It can get a bit crowded on weekends.
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/13/2008
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wow...i cant wait till my daughter is old enough to play in here. she is 8months old and we played in the small kid place 2 years and younger. we came here for a birthday party for a 3 year old and he loved...
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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Compared to some of the other Children's Museums we have been to like Seattle and San Jose, Portland's seems lacking in the amount of interactive and learning fun. We used to have a membership but after a...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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Just went there today :) Having my daughter's birthday there--she is very excited!
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/14/2008
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I like it it has ton of stuff to do and afternoons seem to not be to busy. It is spendy the membership is not to bad if you plan on going a lot.
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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My girls didn't want to leave the water play area! They had a blast in the dig pit, and shopped like little grownups in the grocery store. My older daughter had so much fun putting on a show on the stage too!...
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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Our favorite place to play at!!! Such a great variety of playgrounds! We didn't want to leave there!!!
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is an interesting place, but doesn't blow me away. I've had family memberships to the Oregon Zoo, World Forestry Center and OMSI, but never sprang for it at this place. I've been here for a few...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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I took my 2 1/2 year old son here and was so disappointed. The place was so crowded and there was very little parental observation happening. Older children kept grabbing things out of his hands, pushing him...
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/25/2008
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This is a great place to take the kids to burn off some energy. As a mother of an infant, I appreciate the Baby's Garden area where my son can crawl around and avoid being trampled by older kids.
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/23/2008
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My son is 22 months old, and when we took him here, he didn't want to leave any of the exhibits. He LOVED the dig pit, what a great idea with the rubber gravel and foam rocks. He wanted to take the shopping...
lilaguide.com - user review - 10/06/2007
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Wish I had a place like this when I was a kid.Such great imaginative play to be had here. They have a lovely section for crawling babies too. Great for the entire day!
lilaguide.com - user review - 09/13/2007
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a terrific kids museum with new exhibits being developed all the time... a membership pays for itself after just a few visits... in this rainy climate, we rely on the 'fun house' for great indoor play... the...
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
They have had an insane price increase for memberships this last year, but unfortunately it is very worth it. They do individual programs and sing-a-longs. They also have the best prices for...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We have been taking my son since this past summer. Enjoyable visit each time, but it gets crowded on the weekends. My favorite visit was on the Fourt of July. They had a 'campout' and we sang silly...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2006
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Not very good for little ones (under 2). Expensive for what it is, too.
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/12/2006
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My kids love going to the Children's Museum. We don't have a pass, and I was surprised at the entrance fees the last time we went, about a month ago. We were invited for a birthday party. I had no ...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/07/2006
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Great play environment. Craft and specialty rooms are a big bonus. Environment changes frequently so there is usually something new.
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/02/2006
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This place is lots of fun. We purchased an annual pass and have visited 4 times this year. We still have things we have not done. My 2 and 4 year old children love it here! PROS: lots of fun CONS: crowded on...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/24/2006
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A great place to go anytime of the year! Exhibits change all the time to keep it interesting for all! A rainy day favorite.
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/24/2006
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The Pdx children's museum is great. On top of the fun exhibits for the kids, they have story hours and puppet shows each week. They do charge full fare for kids 1 yr and up, so memberships are definitely they...
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/23/2006
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There is always a great time to be had at the Children's Museum!
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/14/2006
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WE LOVE THIS PLACE. Kids off all ages will have a great time.
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/13/2006
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Such a fun place! Overpriced but a fun and special treat for the kids! LOTS and LOTS of play equipment and interactive learning centers for the children. A fun day out for all!
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/13/2006
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We're members. We love CM2. Our daughter loved the baby area, and now loves the rest of the museum. Her favorites are the puppet shows and the water room! The current Sesame Street Exhibit is amazing.
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/04/2006
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A bit crowded and caotic, but the kids have fun. buying a membership is the best value. Beware of older or more aggressive kids -- their parents aren't always watching.
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/06/2006
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Another wonderful option for rainy days - of course, the rest of the city agrees. We especially love the water works. Our encounters with staff (front desk, story time)have been very positive.
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/02/2006
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A blast! Not to be missed
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/01/2006
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One of the best places in Portland to let your child roam and explore. Personally, my daughter and I like the water room and the clay areas the best. Sometimes it can get very hectic in the museum though.
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/31/2006
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We just visited the Children's Museum the other day using the free museum pass from the Multnomah Library. We had not been in a year and were pleased to find many new updates. The water play area ha...
judysbook.com - user review - 01/28/2006
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This highly accessible children's museum is served by public transportation and is also across from the popular Portland Zoo. A trip that combines both would make for a memorable day. The museum is ge...
judysbook.com - user review - 01/17/2006
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The Children's Museum is a pretty entertaining museam for children, for a great price. If you live in the portland area, I suggest the family membership. My children's favorite is the water works pl...
judysbook.com - user review - 12/20/2005
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The Children's Museum of Portland is the place to go for some fine cultural fun for the children.Choose from lots of exhibits; as well as new ones through out the year that are offered for a limit...
judysbook.com - user review - 11/20/2005
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I still haven't decided whether it is worthwhile to cough up the nearly 100 dollars for a year-long pass to the Portland Children's Museum. The museum has rotating exhibits (The Mr. Rogers one was especially...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/13/2005
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My younger children really adore the Children's Museum. My older children get bored pretty quickly. It's a fun learning palace for those who love to pretend. The pretend grocery store, restaurant a...
judysbook.com - user review - 10/28/2005
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Our whole family enjoys visiting the Children's Museum. The Water Works exhibit is one of our favorites. Some of our other favorites include: Build, Climb, and Construct, the Kids Clinic, The Studios, and Once...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/21/2005
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We currently have a membership to this museum (actually quite cheap!) so we visit fairly often and it seems like there is always something new to explore here.There are lots of options for kids - ...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/21/2005
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Our whole family enjoys visiting the Children's Museum. The Water Works exhibit is one of our favorites. Some of our other favorites include: Build, Climb, and Construct, the Kids Clinic, The Studios,...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/21/2005
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If you live close enough, the Portland Children's Museum is definately worth buying their yearly pass. We found enough to do here to keep us busy all afternoon. The kids especially enjoyed the puppe...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/20/2005
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Want to introduce your children to some culture and just a plain good time? Then the Children's Museum of Portland is the place to go. They have many exhibits with hands on fun things to experience with your...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/19/2005
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Part of the complex of buildings at the site of the Oregon Zoo, this is exactly what you'd want and expect in a museum for the single-digit set. Exhibits include such things as a pint-sized waterfall, musical...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/05/2005
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I have found the childrens museum to be a great place for older kids, but not so much for little ones. There are a lot of hands on activities, but they are definitely more tailored to older children. If you...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/04/2005
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This is a great place for children to come and see new things. They have great exhibits with water and fun. Where you can learn about the way things work. You can dress up and play and look in ...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/24/2005
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Although everytime we've visited my children have contracted some dread childhood illness (okay so it's not that bad) like roseola, there are still plenty of resons to go to the Children's Museum. The...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/21/2005
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I have found the children's museum to be a great place for older kids, but not so much for little ones. There are a lot of hands on activities, but they are definitely more tailored to older children...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/21/2005
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This is a wonderful place to spend an afternoon, particularly those rainy Portland days. It has many options for children including different themed rooms and age specific toys and shows. A good thi...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/17/2005
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i can't think of a better rainy (or sunny) day activity than a trip to the Children's Museum. Finally, a place you can take your kids where not once do you have to say don't touch that!. From playing with...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/10/2005
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My husband and I enjoy this lively museum filled with hands-on activities and exhibits just as much as our children do! It's so much fun and the perfect place to go on a rainy dreary day! We make a vi...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/09/2005
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This is really a fun place to bring your kids--there are all sorts of activities such as face painting, dress-up, clay art, and puppet shows--staff are friendly and helpful.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/05/2005
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We thoroughly enjoyed the Children's Museum. There are so many fun activities to do there; it kept the kids occupied all afternoon. Make sure you see a puppet show. The water play area was a favorite with our...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/04/2005
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The Children's Museum is in a new location - in the old OMSI building next to the Oregon Zoo. It is a fun place to spend the day - kids will be entertained for hours upon end with all the varied exhibits and...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/29/2005
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Childrens Museum of Portland is a fun place to go! Got bored kids? Take them here! They will be entertained for hours! With lots of hands on exhibits they will not have a chance to complain about being bored!...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/14/2005
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My husband and I enjoy this lively museum filled with hands-on activities and exhibits just as much as our children do! It's so much fun and the perfect place to go on a rainy dreary day! We make a visit here...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/14/2005
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This a great place to take your kids for the day--admission is quite reasonable, and my kids love it. There are costumes, performance stage with microphones, puppets, clay art, face painting, and more!
citysearch.com - user review - 06/19/2005
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Will keep your child occupied for hours. Great for toddlers and young children.
lilaguide.com - user review - 06/11/2005
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We've taken our kids (3&5) to the Children's Museum twice (free with our A.C. Discovery Museum memberships) and they've had a great time! I think it's more catered to the preschool age than say OMSI. They've...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/07/2005
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So much fun to be had! There are plenty of hand's on areas here! A dramatic play area including a grocery store, kitchen, and restaurant. There is a creative art area with lots of pens, paints, and tools for...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/05/2005
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The Portland Children's Museum is not just for children. I like it too! If you are going out for culture stop at both museums in the area and check out the exhibits. They are always changing.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/07/2005
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What a nice place for a rainy weekend outing.
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/14/2005
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It's worth getting a membership here--it pays for itself after just a few visits, and in this rainy climate, we rely on CM2 for great rainy-day play!
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/07/2005
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My daughter has loved coming here on a monthly basis since she was 6 months old. There are a variety of activities that have grown with her over the years.
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/07/2005
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If you have kids and its a rainy day (or even sunny day) try the Children's museum. My grandkids love it and there is so much, you can spend hours seeing interesting things.
citysearch.com - user review - 04/04/2005
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so much fun. The baby room was great for my 18 month old to explore.
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/31/2005
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I love the children's museum. They have all kinds of learning areas and pretend areas for children. And no matter how young your little one is, they'll enjoy themselves. Its inexpensive and well worth the...
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/29/2005
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This is always a good bet with little kids. Even during construction phases!
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/29/2005
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My daughter loves CM2. I think it could be a little larger as when it gets busy - it is a bit overwhelming. Great variation of activities.
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/24/2005
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I couldne help but feel unsafe at times. It just seemed dirty and old.
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/23/2005
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Little ones have lots of fun here. I wish they would change things around a little more though.
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/15/2005
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If you like in the Portland area, a membership to the Children's Museum is a must-have. They have a terrific assortment of activities for all ages of kids, and areas for parents to sit while the kids play....
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/13/2005
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Great! If you have young kids you have to be careful when the older kids get crazy there. Avoid the school bus tour days and go when it is not too busy for best experience.
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/09/2005
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Good for preschoolers and up.
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/09/2005
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Great place for the kids to roam free and have a great time!
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/09/2005
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Great to play with your kids or just let them play, especially nice during off peak times.
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/03/2005
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My kids loved it, we can't wait to go back. The kids really get to be kids and learn at the same time.
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/03/2005
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Excellent place to take toddlers and older children. My son loves the water exhibit. He could spend hours playing at that station alone. There is so much to do that it turns into an all day outing.
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/03/2005
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Very interesting for kids of all ages.
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/02/2005
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This is wonderful for all kids. There are even activies for the toddlers so all my kids are happy and playing. They have a great selection of different things, from pretend play to music and art. They have...
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/02/2005
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GREAT place to spend a rainy day, or go here on a beautiful day, and end up in washington park or at the zoo.
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/02/2005
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My whole family loves this place.Its great because its so hands on and things are always changing,we never get tierd of it.
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/28/2005
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Very interesting and a lot of fun!
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/23/2005
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Lots of fun for younger kids.
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/16/2005
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Great redesign makes this even better than before. Love the special exhibits, especially the Mister Roger's neighborhood last year. Very fun!
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/15/2005
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great place for kids of all ages
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/12/2005
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(NOTE: you can sign up for a free family pass to the museum at the Multnomah County Library) It all depends on when you go. On the weekends, especially rainy ones, the place is swarming with kids. The high,...
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/11/2005
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Wonderful! Lots of toys from baby age on up. Storytimes, puppet shows, a play grocery store and diner, dress-up outfits, clay to play with, painting, etc. Hrs of fun when it's raining out.
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/10/2005
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This place is GRRRREAT as Tony the Tiger would say. You take the kids and they have a blast. They learn and play and interact with others. There is a lunch area, with vending machines and storytime, and a cafe...
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/02/2005
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children have lots of fun...expensive but often give free tickets for low-income families.
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/02/2005
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Go for the membership - it pays for itself after just a few visits. This is a nice place to spend a rainy afternoon
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/31/2005
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We love this place! Everytime we visit Portland - this is the first place on our "to do" list!
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/29/2005
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A great place for kids, with a huge variety of activities - everything from water to sand to instruments to trains - but it gets VERY busy - best to get there right at opening time and enjoy the first few...
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/22/2005
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It's a fun place for kids, although a bit dirty!
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/14/2005
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Good exhibits, fun - knowledable.
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/10/2005
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Seemed a little expensive to me. It was odd there was one price for everyone; age didn't matter. Some of the exhibits were closed when we were there also.
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/05/2005
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A good place to take the kids to unwind, especially if it raining.
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/04/2005
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Lots of fun! I wish 2 year olds didn't cost $6 to get in though.
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/04/2005
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A little more geared toward kids out of the toddler stage. But easy access on the MAX, or if you live on the west side. But for this eastsider, I've only used my membership twice...
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/04/2005
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I took my 4 year old grandchild to the Children's Museum and we both had an absolute ball! The water play - well, we could have spent all day in that one room trying different things. Finally, a place to play...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/01/2003
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We love this place! Every month or so something changes and they keep opening new exhibits. My 3 year old has loved it since he was 9 months old. A membership is a GREAT value.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/01/2003
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The children's mesuem had a great homey, learning, creative environment before it moved. Now it is overpriced and not nearly as much fun. I don't find most of the staff particularly helpful or friendly and I...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/14/2003
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I was very dissapointed, I took my 16 month daughter there and paid 5 dollars for her to get in, I was expecting there to be lots for her to do. Once I was inside I realized I was very wrong, the only thing...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/10/2002
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Great programming and EXCELLENT location. I highly recommend it for kids of all ages.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/05/2002
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