Highlights of the ongoing exhibits and attractions around town
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
• Word Play Month, through September. Celebrate the world of words and storytelling with themed activities, book drives, a mini library and art projects.
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/
Closing exhibits
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.
Oregon Zoo, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. 4001 S.W. Canyon Road, Portland; $11.50; $10 for ages 65 and older; $8.50 for ages 3-11. Free for ages 2 and younger. $4 during Second Tuesdays. Visitors who arrive by light rail get $1.50 off of admission. Permanent fixtures include Elephant Lands, the Amazon Flooded Forest and the Trillium Creek Family Farm. Visit the website for details on camps, classes and other educational opportunities. 503-226-1561 or www.oregonzoo.org
• “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 Japanese Garden, Noon to 7 p.m. Mondays, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays. 611 S.W. Kingston Ave., Portland; $9.50; $7.75 seniors and college students; $6.75 for ages 6-17; free for children 5 and younger. Traditional Japanese garden offers special events, workshops and gardening. 503-223-1321 or www.japanesegarden.com
• Closing for construction Sept. 8 through March 2016.
