# World Forestry Center Discovery Museum Interactive Tree Canopy > Place to go for families in the Portland–Vancouver–Hillsboro area (OR / WA). Times are Pacific Time. - When: Open on its own schedule - Where: World Forestry Center Discovery Museum, 4033 SW Canyon Rd, Portland, OR 97221 - Ages: All ages (Children under 3 free) - Price: $10 adults, $7 youth (3-18); free for children 2 and under - Organizer: World Forestry Center - Official page: https://www.worldforestry.org/ - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/portland/activities/world-forestry-center-discovery-museum-interactive-tree-canopy--listing-f8a99677680fee35c4a1db20 ## About Located in Portland's Washington Park right next to the MAX Light Rail station, the World Forestry Center Discovery Museum is a stunning timber-built museum dedicated to connecting people to trees and forests. Housed inside an architectural marvel modeled after an Oregon barn with soaring Douglas fir rafters, the two-story museum features hands-on exhibits designed to fascinate curious minds. Kids can climb inside a real smokejumper parachute simulator harness, sit in the cab of an enormous timber harvester, step into a bird's-eye tree canopy walkway, and touch real petrified wood specimens. Interactive digital touchscreens take families on virtual expeditions to temperate, tropical, and boreal forests across the globe. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Completely stroller-friendly with smooth hardwood and carpeted floors, wide ramps, and elevator access between both exhibition levels. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Family restrooms with fold-down baby changing tables; relaxing wooden benches throughout the atrium. • Age Suitability: Engaging for toddlers through middle schoolers and adults; hands-on buttons, levers, and textures captivate young children. • Sensory Tips: Soft natural lighting, warm aromatic timber scents, and gentle ambient forest soundtracks create a calm, low-stress indoor environment. ## Similar picks in Portland - [Pre-Zoo Lights at the Discovery Museum](https://grassyknees.com/portland/activities/pre-zoo-lights-at-the-discovery-museum--listing-6fedc32cd7982f245b7e51f3) — Fri, Nov 13 · 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM · Discovery Museum, World Forestry Center · From $5 · checked Nov 9. 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