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event spaces: museum
Spacious and fun
Discovery Museum

We'll change the way you look at trees!

Looking for a fun and unique venue to hold a banquet or reception? Why not rent the Discovery Museum! Your guests will enjoy all of our hands-on, interactive exhibits while discovering the beauty and value of forests from around the world.

Tours and Questions
For a complete tour of our facilities, or to check availability, please contact our Event Sales Department email 503-488-2101.

Buildings are shown by appointment only. Our call volume is very high and we make every attempt to return messages within 24 hours.

Floor Plan (PDF)

Capacity

Reception

400

FOOD/BEVERAGE SERVICE

The World Forestry Center does not have onsite catering.  We do provide tables, chairs, and the use of the kitchen. Please refer to our Preferred Caterers List for food/beverage services you may need.

Hours

Building is accessible three hours prior to the time of function. Earlier access is negotiable. Departure time is midnight.

Deposits

Deposit is non-refundable if reservation is cancelled, but can be transferred to another date if the building is available. Deposit becomes the cleaning and security deposit at the time of the event and is refundable if the building is left in satisfactory condition. Rental balance is due 30 days prior to the event.

Reservations

Reservations are made with the World Forestry Center's Event Sales/ Rental Manger and are made on a first-come-first-served basis secured by payment of the reservation deposit.