Museum of Contemporary Craft, Portland

#158 among attractions in Portland

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The Museum of Contemporary Craft based in Portland, Oregon was the oldest continuously-running craft institution on the west coast of the United States until its closing in 2016. Located in downtown Portland's Pearl District, the museum's mission was "to enliven and expand the understanding of craft and the museum experience." ()

Established: 1937 (87 years ago)Coordinates: 45°31'27"N, 122°40'41"W

Address

724 NW Davis StPearlPortland 97209-3663 United States

Contact

+1 503-223-2654

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Museum of Contemporary Craft – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Museum of Contemporary Craft open?

Museum of Contemporary Craft is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 11 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 11 am - 6 pm
Thursday 11 am - 6 pm
Friday 11 am - 6 pm
Saturday 11 am - 6 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Museum of Contemporary Craft?

Nearby attractions include Blue Sky Gallery, Portland (1 min walk), Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education, Portland (1 min walk), WeWork Custom House, Portland (2 min walk), PDX Contemporary Art, Portland (2 min walk).

How to get to Museum of Contemporary Craft by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museum of Contemporary Craft:

Bus

Northwest Everett & Broadway • Lines: 77 (2 min walk)
West Burnside & Northwest Park • Lines: 20 (3 min walk)

Light rail

Northwest 6th & Davis • Lines: Green, Yellow (2 min walk)
Northwest 5th & Couch • Lines: Green, Orange (4 min walk)

Tram

Northwest 10th & Couch • Lines: A, Ns (4 min walk)
Northwest 11th & Couch • Lines: B, Ns (6 min walk)

Train

Portland Union Station (9 min walk)