Free Admission for Washington and Oregon Educators to Local Cultural Attractions
On Educator Free Weeks (July 27–August 9), educators are invited to visit Maryhill Museum of Art and other local cultural organizations for free as well as take part in educator-focused events and tours. Please let staff at each institution’s admission desk know that you are an educator to access free admission (no school identification required).
Cultural attractions are powerful resources for educators, offering educational tools and programs to support educators’ work in classrooms. From professional development workshops to state standards-aligned curriculum and lesson plans to digital resources, educators can access a wide range of tools to enhance their teaching at no cost. Educators are encouraged to take advantage of these free admission weeks to learn about the unique resources available at each institution as well as participate in special events and tours created specifically for teachers.
Join Maryhill Museum of Art on Saturday, August 9 at 3 pm for an artist talk with Portland-based artist and educator Damien Gilley. Your RSVP is appreciated.
If you’d like to bring your family, children age 6 and under are always free. Families with 4+ members can purchase a Family Admission ticket package or a Household membership which pays for itself in less than two visits! To find out if your household qualifies for one of our Special Admission programs, click here >>
Maryhill Museum of Art is proud to offer this program in partnership with eight other Oregon and Washington museums during the Educator Free Weeks on July 27 – August 9, 2025.
Participating Institutions and Program Schedule
Please note that while some institutions request advance reservations to attend these special programs, any educator who would like to attend will be welcomed!
Japanese American Museum of Oregon
411 NW Flanders Street
Portland, OR 97209
(Note: Use the entrance around the corner on 4th)
Hours: Wednesday–Saturday, 10 am–4 pm; Sunday, 11 am–4 pm
Lan Su Chinese Garden
239 NW Everett Street
Portland, OR 97209
Hours: Monday–Sunday, 10 am–6 pm
Immersion School Educator Tour
followed by resource sharing and tea
Friday, August 1, 1 pm–2:30 pm
Lan Su Chinese Garden Educator Tour
followed by resource sharing and tea
Friday, August 8, 1 pm–2:30 pm
Please register here if you plan to attend either tour.
Maryhill Museum of Art
35 Maryhill Museum Drive
Goldendale, WA 98620
Hours: Monday–Sunday, 10 am–5 pm (from March 15–November 15)
Damien Gilley Vista Vista Exhibition Opening
Saturday, August 9, 2 pm to 4 pm
Damien Gilley Artist Talk
Saturday, August 9, 3 pm
Please register here if you plan to attend the artist talk.
Oregon Historical Society
1200 SW Park Avenue Portland, OR 97205 Hours: Monday–Saturday, 10 am–5 pm; Sunday, 12 pm–5 pm Oregon Historical Society Educator Tours and Resources Overview Wednesday, July 30, 10 am–12 pm Thursday, August 7, 10 am–12 pmPlease register here if you plan to attend one of the tours.
Portland Chinatown Museum
127 NW Third Avenue, Portland Hours: Thursday–Sunday, 11 am–3 pm Portland Chinatown Museum Educator Tour Friday, August 8, 11 am–12:30 pmPlease RSVP to info@portlandchinatown.org with your first and last name if you plan to attend.
A note from the Portland Art Museum: PAM will be sitting out this year’s Educator Free Weeks as the Museum undergoes a major expansion and renovation project, however, educators are encouraged to visit on the August 7 Free First Thursday. PAM looks forward to welcoming educators to the grand opening celebration November 20–24 and to free professional development programs throughout the school year.
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