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Discover the inspiring story of Ukandu, celebrating 40 years of supporting children with cancer and their families. This exhibition explores the organization’s history, from its first summer camp in 1986 to its lasting impact across the Pacific Northwest.

Through portraits, personal narratives, objects, posters, and a large-scale mural, “DREAMs Deferred” brings together multiple perspectives on migration and displacement. The exhibition invites visitors to consider the human consequences of harsh immigration policies and to engage with...

Women’s fashion shifted dramatically around World War I, moving from ornate Edwardian styles to the streamlined silhouettes of the 1920s — mirroring broader social change. Featuring portraits taken by photographers at Portland’s Bushnell Studio from 1915 to 1925, this exhibition...

More than a scenic drive, Oregon’s Highway 101 has shaped life along the coast for a century — but the story of travel here begins far earlier. Since time immemorial, Native people have lived along Oregon’s coast, using waterways, beaches, and extensive trail networks for travel and...