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Join Us for Our Inaugural Family Summer Program!

Did you know Georgiana Pittock hosted Portland’s first rose show in her backyard in the late 1800s? A passionate advocate for women and children, she also opened the city’s first childcare center — still operating today! We’re celebrating her legacy with engaging, family-friendly experiences that blend fun with learning, all nestled in her historic rose garden.

Join us for fourteen days of weekend fun at Pittock Mansion, where Portland families are invited to experience the joy of summer through hands-on activities, storytelling, and creative play — all in the spirit of Georgiana Pittock.

Each Saturday & Sunday from July 26–September 7, 12–4 PM:

Make-and-take crafts (paper roses, bookmarks, and more)

Storytelling about Georgiana’s inspiring life

Scavenger hunts & coloring activities

Activities are designed for kids ages 5–10 and included with adult admission. Always free for members!

And our museum store is offering unique rose-centric mementoes for sale!

Inaugural day bonus: Saturday, July 26, 12:00-2:00 pm only: Free samples of frozen lemon treats will be offered by a local company, Junior Lemon.

So, bring a picnic blanket and stay a while — enjoy the sunshine, views, and unforgettable charm of our front lawn.

There’s no place like Pittock Mansion. Let’s make this summer one to remember!

Behind the Scenes Tours – Discover rarely seen spaces on a guided Behind the Scenes Tour of Pittock Mansion. This exclusive experience takes you beyond the main mansion areas into areas that are not open to the general public. These areas include the basement that houses the original electric grid, a massive boiler and the elevator closet, as well as the third floor which housed Henry’s Den, a multipurpose family room and servant quarters (now used as administrative offices and collections storage). This tour reveals how the Pittock family and staff lived and worked in the early 20th century.

Member Price $20.50 | General Admission $23.00

10:30 AM | 12:30 PM

These tours are only for up to 10 people and get sold out fast. Please book in advance.

Architecture Tour – Explore the unique design and craftsmanship of Pittock Mansion on this guided Architecture Tour led by one of our expert volunteers. Learn about the blend of French Renaissance and Victorian styles, innovative early 20th-century features, and the stories behind the mansion’s construction and restoration. Other interesting vignettes such as why Henry built the mansion, what it cost at the time, and the local artisans that contributed their creative skills to building the architectural marvel will be shared.

Member Price $20.50 | General Admission $23.00

10:30 AM | 12:30 PM

These tours are only for up to 10 people and get sold out fast. Please book in advance.

Juneteenth – In observance of Juneteenth, Pittock Mansion will be closed on Thursday, June 19, 2025. This closure honors the significance of Juneteenth, commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. Regular operating hours will resume on Friday, June 20.

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STONE AND SERVICE:
The Builders and Workers of Pittock Mansion

On view February 17 – EXTENDED until September 1, 2025
Included with General Admission

From stonemasons and carpenters to gardeners, cooks, and maids, many people worked to build and maintain Pittock Mansion, the home of Henry and Georgiana Pittock and their descendants. Stone and Service: The Builders and Workers of Pittock Mansion showcases some of the workers who contributed their skills and expertise to the building and day-to-day running of the Pittock family home.

Season Sponsor for Pittock Connections Exhibit Series: The Ritz Family Foundation

Special appreciation to Nancy and Stephen Dudley and the Dudley Family Fund for providing support for the research and curation of this exhibition, as part of Pittock for Posterity reinterpretation project.

Thanks also to Karla Pearlstein, Dan Bergsvik, and Don Hastler for their continuing support of the Pittock Connections exhibit series.

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OUR HISTORY

Henry Pittock and Georgiana Burton Pittock

Built in 1914, Pittock Mansion tells the story of Portland’s transformation from pioneer town to modern, industrialized city through the history and legacy of one its most influential families.

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