Highlights of the ongoing exhibits and attractions around town
Oregon Museum of Science & Industry, 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. 1945 S.E. Water Ave., Portland; $13; $9.50 for seniors and ages 3-13; $2 on the first Sunday of each month. Additional costs for Empirical Theater films, submarine tours, laser light and planetarium shows. 800-955-6674 or www.omsi.edu
• “The Science of Ripley’s Believe It or Not,” through Sept. 7. This exhibit explores the science behind some of Robert Ripley’s compendium of oddities and fantastic feats, with experiments, challenges, artifacts and multimedia interactive stations.
• “Wildlife Live,” 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. daily through Sept. 7. Held in the Tiger Plaza, watch flying raptors, learn about the different animals and meet them after the presentation. Space is limited, presentations weather-dependent.
Portland Art Museum, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays. 1219 S.W. Park Ave., Portland; $15; $12 for seniors and students; free for ages 17 and younger. Extra charges for some exhibits. $5 from 5 to 8 p.m. Fridays, free every fourth Friday. 503-226-2811 or www.pam.org
• “Ai Weiwei: Circle of Animals/Zodiac Heads of Gold,” through Sept. 13. Chinese contemporary artist Ai Weiwei’s 12 gilded bronze sculptures representing the animals symbols from the Chinese zodiac, engaging in issues of looting, repatriation and cultural heritage.
• “Gods and Heroes: Masterpieces from École des Beaux-Arts, Paris,” through Sept. 13. The famed Paris art school has been training artists since 1648, and 140 paintings, sculptures and works on paper will be on display. With a focus on epic themes and deeds, the school’s style was modeled on idealized forms and classical style.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, open daily during daylight hours. 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for Carty Unit and Auto Tour Route. River S Unit, on South Hillhurst Road, south of Pioneer Street, Ridgefield. Carty Unit, 28908 N.W. Main Ave., Ridgefield; $3 per vehicle.
More than 5,000 acres of pastures, woodland and marsh. Fishing, hunting and hiking permitted in some areas. 360-887-4106 and ridgefieldfriends.org or www.fws.gov/refuge/ridgefield
VA Veterans Museum, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. 1601 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Building 1819, in the southwest corner of the Vancouver Veterans Affairs campus; free admission, donations encouraged. 360-885-2752.
• Displays honoring military history including Civil War, World War I, World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War and later conflicts, shown through models, artifacts, equipment, photo albums and more.
• History of the museum’s building as a radio transmitter for Pearson Field.
