Oregon Rail Heritage Center (Portland)

Oregon Rail Heritage Center in Portland: best for ages 0-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, 13-17; Adult (14+) $6, Senior (65+) $5, Military with ID $5, Child (3-13) $4, Infant (under 3) FREE, Members FREE..

Address2250 SE Water Avenue, Portland, OR 97214

HoursThu-Sun 1:00-5:00 p.m.; closed New Year's Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

PricesAdult (14+) $6, Senior (65+) $5, Military with ID $5, Child (3-13) $4, Infant (under 3) FREE, Members FREE.

Price notesTrain excursions are not included in admission.

Age notesPricing tiers: child 3-13, infant under 3 free, adult 14+.

BookingTickets available on site or online in advance; no reservation required.

Suggested timeAbout 1.5 hours

ParkingFree parking under the Highway 99 viaduct per venue summaries.

Hours in detailThu-Sun 1:00-5:00pm only; closed New Year's Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas (official Visit page fetched this pass).

Tickets & bookingTickets can be purchased on site or in advance online; no reservation required. Admission covers the Center only - train excursions are NOT included and are ticketed separately (official page fetched this pass).

ParkingParking is free, under the Highway 99 viaduct across the MAX tracks from the building. Insider warning from the venue: Central Eastside train crossings can delay arrival considerably, and it publishes a map of recommended approaches to avoid trains. MAX Orange Line, TriMet buses and the Portland Streetcar A/B loops pass directly by (official page fetched this pass).

AccessibilityThe Center itself adheres to ADA regulations and is committed to an accessible, inclusive experience throughout the museum facility. Train rides differ: historic passenger cars are exempt from accessibility regulations; all excursion passengers must be able to climb 7 stairs to board and walk approximately 85 feet to a seat; wheelchairs, mobility devices and strollers are NOT permitted on the railcars due to limited aisle widths, but temporary storage for devices is provided in the Center (official page fetched this pass).

Seasonal notesThe Holiday Express (historic steam locomotive, Santa and elves, along the Willamette River) is the venue's seasonal excursion (official page fetched this pass).

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Oregon Rail Heritage Center — Portland, Oregon

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