Highlights of the ongoing exhibits and attractions around town
Architectural Heritage Center, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays. 701 S.E. Grand Ave., Portland; $3. 503-231-7264 or visitahc.org. One of the largest collections of building artifacts in the United States, plus rotating exhibits and weekly historic preservation educational programs.
Clark County Historical Museum, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. 1511 Main St., Vancouver; $4; $3 for seniors and students; $2 for ages 6-18; free for ages 5 and younger. 360-993-5679 or www.cchmuseum.org
• “Shadows of Conflict: Clarke County and the Civil War” through Feb. 28. The exhibit explores — through documents, artifacts and images — how the Civil War affected the Western frontier.
• “Food for Thought: Clark County’s Food History” examines the shifting landscape of food and the cultural traditions passed through generations.
Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education, 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays; 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fridays; noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. 1953 N.W. Kearney St., Portland; $6, $4 for students and seniors, free for children 12 and younger. 503-226-3600 or www.ojm.org
• “Anne Frank: A History for Today,” through April 14. The exhibit depicts the life of Anne Frank, who wrote daily in her diary from 1942 to 1944 while hiding with her family, with photos, survivor testimony and documents.
Portland Children’s Museum, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily; 4 to 8 p.m. the first Friday of each month, with free admission. 4015 S.W. Canyon Road, Portland; $10; $9 for seniors 55 and older and active military members; free for ages 1 and younger. 503-223-6500 or www.portlandcm.org
• Circus Zirkus, through May 31. Enter the big tent to perform in silly costumes, spin plates or try out the trapeze, with a three ring stage, concession carts and the backstage.
Woodland Historical Museum Society, noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays. 417 Park St., Woodland. Donations accepted. 360-225-9888 or woodlandmuseum.org
• Displays of antique toys, vintage women’s clothing, include of a mole skin coat, and hats. An exhibit on dairy farms of Woodland, along with equipment.
