“If you wish to make an apple pie from scratch, you must first invent the universe.” - Carl Sagan
The Story
Dedicated to Curiosity.
Welcome to Portland's Museum and bar of experiences. Located right off of Stark St. in South East Portland at The Luxury Bread Building, Experiment PDX is a space for arts, science, curiosity, and creation. Experiment is by Portland for Portland and features classes, courses, workshops, and lectures by local artists, intellectuals, and culturalists. We host programs and events for all ages, not excluding adult events. Trivia nights, galleries, tastings, and nerdery of all manner is encouraged at Experiment because grown-ups like fun things too, right?
And did we mention an artisan bar?
After School & Camps
Happening throughout the year!
At Experiment, we believe in the weird, wacky, and whimsical! We also believe that children and students should have the opportunity to enrich their lives with hands-on learning experiences!
That's why we've teamed up with local educators, professionals, teachers, and even Mad Science, to provide your kiddos with top-notch S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) events, after-school programs, summer camps, and more!
Thu, Sep 22Experiment PDXSep 22, 4:00 PM – Dec 15, 5:30 PMExperiment PDX, 1421 SE Stark St, Portland, OR 97214, USAClassic LEGO construction meets modern learning! Explore engineering, basic coding, and build creativity through LEGOs and Intelligent Hardware. Creative tech and hands-on projects will excite your child and expand their teamwork skills. Group 1: Thursdays, 9/22 -10/27 Group 2: Thursdays, 11/2-12/1
Fri, Oct 07Experiment PDX
Wed, Sep 21Experiment PDXSep 21, 4:00 PM – Dec 14, 5:30 PMExperiment PDX, 1421 SE Stark St, Portland, OR 97214, USAPrisms, paints, lasers & illusions! Kid will experiment, play, and create! Explore the spectrum of light, learn principles of color and the science of rainbows. Group 1: Wednesdays 4-5:30 | 9/21-10/26 Group 2: Thursday 4-5:30 | 11/2-12/14 | (no camp on 11/23)
From crafts to experiments, community gatherings, learning, and lectures, there's no end to the curiosity happening in Portland! With multiple events every week, there's something for everybody at Experiment. Some events require tickets and booking in advance and others have certain age requirements. Be sure to check out our calendar now and see what speaks to your curiosities!
All Events at Experiment PDX
Hardcore Crafts
First Saturdays & Sundays of Every Month!
Come one, come all! More than our Maker Menu, Hardcore Crafts offers attendees of all ages the chance to get hands-on and craft it up! Rotating and sustainably sourced monthly craft projects sure to spice up your life and creative mind.
Project details in our calendar for each month! TBA.
A Fine Day for Science
Third Saturdays & Sundays of Every Month!
At Experiment, we know that every day is a fine day for science! Hang out, learn, and apply your new knowledge to a variety of hands-on projects like circuit building, exploring cells under the microscope, mini robots, electro agents, kinetic sculptures, and so many other wonderful, mystical lab activities!
Apply to Host
Consignment, Workshops, Lectures, Installations, Exhibitions, and more!
Calling All Artists, Makers, Educators, Professionals, & Geeks!
Share your curiosity, passion, work, and expertise with your community through workshops, classes, lectures, gallery exhibitions, consignment opportunities, and more! Experiment is BY Portland, FOR Portland and we want to show off everything Portland's got to offer.
We are currently looking to book all aforementioned events as well as book mural artists, installation artists. So what are you waiting for? If this sounds like you apply now!