Stark's Vacuum Museum, Portland

Name: Stark's Vacuum Museum
Address: 107 NE Grand Ave, Portland, 97232-2979, United States
Telephone: +1 503-232-4101

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Stark's Vacuum Museum, also known as Stark's Vacuum Cleaner Museum, is a vacuum cleaner museum in Portland, Oregon. It showcases more than 100 vacuums from the late-1800s to the 1960s within a 10 feet x 40-foot section of the Stark's Vacuums store. Admission is free. Pieces include a 1930s cardboard model, a Duntley Pneumatic that attaches to the ceiling, an Electrolux on runners, and hand-pumped vacs. ()

Coordinates: 45°31'26"N, 122°39'40"W

Address

107 NE Grand AveSoutheast Uplift (Kerns)Portland 97232-2979 United States

Contact

+1 503-232-4101

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Day trips

Stark's Vacuum Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Bridge
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Stark's Vacuum Museum open?

Stark's Vacuum Museum is open:

Monday 8 am - 7 pm
Tuesday 8 am - 7 pm
Wednesday 8 am - 7 pm
Thursday 8 am - 7 pm
Friday 8 am - 7 pm
Saturday 9 am - 6 pm
Sunday 11 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Stark's Vacuum Museum?

Nearby attractions include Ira F. Powers Warehouse and Factory, Portland (3 min walk), Yard, Portland (3 min walk), Bossanova Ballroom, Portland (5 min walk), Osborn Hotel, Portland (5 min walk).

How to get to Stark's Vacuum Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Stark's Vacuum Museum:

Bus

Northeast Couch & Martin Luther King • Lines: 12, 19, 20 (1 min walk)
East Burnside & Northeast Grand • Lines: 19, 20 (2 min walk)

Tram

Northeast Martin Luther King & East Burnside • Lines: A (2 min walk)
Southeast Grand & East Burnside • Lines: B (2 min walk)

Light rail

Convention Center • Lines: Blue, Green, Red (12 min walk)
Northeast 7th Avenue • Lines: Blue, Green, Red (12 min walk)

Train

Portland Union Station (22 min walk)