Some cars’ designs radically change over the years — and then there’s the Porsche 911.

55 years after its debut, the Porsche 911’s design silhouette hasn’t changed much. It may have more safety features, more bells and whistles, and much more power, but it’s still Butzi Porsche’s timeless vision: a true rear-engine sports car, an enthusiast car, an exhilarating driving machine that makes its driver feel like a racer.

Come celebrate 55 years of driving excellence in World of Speed’s newest featured exhibit: “Porsche 911.”

The exhibit opens April 28 and runs through 2018.

MONDAY: Closed*
TUESDAY – FRIDAY: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
SATURDAY: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
SUNDAY: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

*Open on Mondays during Portland public schools’ spring and winter breaks, and on the following Monday holidays:

  • Martin Luther King Day
  • Presidents Day
  • Memorial Day
  • Labor Day

LOCATION

27490 SW 95th Avenue, Wilsonville, OR 97070

CONTACT

PHONE: 503-563-6444

EMAIL: Admin@worldofspeed

World of Speed is a nonprofit educational museum.

We are funded by income from sponsorships, foundations, admissions, corporate and individual memberships, and from events held at the museum.

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