WOS Museum

Education Program

Our mission at World of Speed is to serve a wide range of audiences through varied, interdisciplinary educational programs which integrate studies of history, art, culture, science & technology. We aim to build our community as an educational resource for local schools, institutions, organizations and groups and by encouraging life-long learning, growth, and a lasting …

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46th Annual Portland Classic Model Car Show & Contest

Join us for an exciting day of great model cars — enter your own models or just appreciate the fantastic cars on display! Model entry runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and awards are at 4 p.m. Stop by early for our Volunteer Talk all about model cars, starting at 10:30!

Volunteer Talk: Model Car Collecting 101

Learn all about the world of collecting, customizing, and constructing model cars in our next volunteer talk! World of Speed volunteers Gregg McElhinney and Andy Frezza will share advice and stories about their shared passion for (and years of experience with) model cars.

Admission

To support Oregon’s effort to contain the spread of COVID-19, World of Speed is temporarily closed to the public. We will resume our regularly scheduled hours of operation as soon as it is safe to do so. Please keep checking back for the latest updates. We hope to see you at the Museum soon. MONDAY:  …

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Mx: The Rise Of Motocross

Motocross is a type of off-road motorcycle racing that experienced an explosion of popularity in the U.S. during the 70s and 80s. It was an era of wild riders on two-stroke machines climbing their way onto the world stage. World of Speed’s exhibit features 13 motorcycles that helped shape the sport of motocross in the …

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Mustang

World of Speed’s exhibit features 12 unique Mustangs that show everything a Mustang can be. The original, 1964 and half, shows off its original red leather interior through its open convertible top. The 1967 Autolite-I land speed record Mustang, driven by none other than Mario Andretti, flaunts a unique Ford four-cam Indy motor with an …

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Ferrari

RACING | STYLE | INNOVATION Presented by Ron Tonkin Gran Turismo EXHIBIT OPENING POSTPONED, DATE TBD This specially curated exhibit features vehicles that tell the remarkable story of Ferrari, a brand that has never compromised in producing the most stylish, innovative, and raceworthy sports cars in the world. The exhibit will feature vehicles from Ferrari’s …

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