Last updated: 2025-04-22
Gresham’s indoor attractions offer a perfect escape from the Pacific Northwest’s unpredictable weather, providing engaging experiences that blend local culture and interactive entertainment for residents and visitors alike.
From educational exhibits at the Gresham History Museum to nearby metropolitan adventures, the area presents diverse indoor activities that showcase the region’s rich scientific, technological, and cultural landscapes.
Discover Gresham’s coolest indoor entertainment experiences now!
Featured Indoor Activities in Gresham
- OMSI - Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (Portland)
- Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade (Portland)
- iFLY Indoor Skydiving (Portland)
- Rose City Rollers (Portland)
- Next Level Pinball Shop & Museum (Hillsboro)
- Painting with a Twist
- Mt. Hood Community College Planetarium
- Oregon Rail Heritage Center (Portland)
- Gresham History Museum
Gresham History Museum
What to Expect
1913 Tudor Revival building on National Register of Historic Places
Description
Local history museum housed in a historic 1913 Tudor Revival library building. Features rotating exhibits exploring Gresham's rich community heritage, including Indigenous art displays and oral history collections. Offers engaging ways to learn about the area's cultural and historical development through carefully curated exhibits and multimedia presentations.
Where: Gresham | More Info: Gresham History Museum
Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade (Portland)
What to Expect
Comprehensive vintage arcade with 100+ classic gaming machines
Description
Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade offers an immersive retro gaming experience with over 100 vintage arcade machines and pinball tables. Visitors can enjoy free-play gaming, themed tournament nights, and a full-service bar featuring classic video game-inspired cocktails and events like Mario Kart and GoldenEye multiplayer competitions.
Where: Portland | More Info: Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade
iFLY Indoor Skydiving (Portland)
What to Expect
Vertical wind tunnel simulating zero-gravity freefall experience
Description
iFLY Indoor Skydiving provides a revolutionary indoor flight experience using powerful vertical wind tunnels that simulate freefall conditions. Participants can experience the thrill of skydiving without jumping from an airplane, with professional instructors guiding each session and ensuring safety for all skill levels.
Where: Portland | More Info: iFLY Indoor Skydiving
Mt. Hood Community College Planetarium
What to Expect
Digital sky theater with advanced astronomical projection systems
Description
Mt. Hood Community College Planetarium offers immersive astronomical experiences through state-of-the-art projection technology. Visitors explore cosmic phenomena, planetary landscapes, and celestial events through high-definition digital sky theater presentations. Interactive science demonstrations provide engaging educational opportunities for students and space enthusiasts.
Where: Gresham | More Info: Mt. Hood Community College Planetarium
Next Level Pinball Shop & Museum (Hillsboro)
What to Expect
Largest free-play pinball and arcade game collection in Oregon
Description
Massive 27,000-square-foot pop culture museum featuring over 650 pinball and arcade games on free play. Visitors can explore 300+ pinball machines and 315+ arcade games spanning vintage and modern styles, with extensive collectible displays of movie memorabilia, lunch boxes, and toys.
Where: Hillsboro | More Info: Next Level Pinball Shop & Museum
OMSI - Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (Portland)
What to Expect
Authentic USS Blueback submarine tour and Kendall Planetarium
Description
OMSI offers an immersive science museum experience with interactive exhibits, a planetarium, submarine tours, and hands-on learning activities. Visitors explore cutting-edge science through engaging displays spanning space, technology, natural sciences, and marine environments. The museum provides comprehensive educational experiences for all ages, emphasizing STEAM learning through dynamic, participatory exhibits.
Where: Portland | More Info: OMSI - Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
Oregon Rail Heritage Center (Portland)
What to Expect
Historic steam locomotive preservation and educational exhibits
Description
The Oregon Rail Heritage Center preserves and showcases historic locomotives and railroad artifacts in Portland. Visitors can explore vintage train exhibits, experience steam locomotive displays, and learn about the region's rich railroad history through interactive displays and occasional train rides along the Willamette River.
Where: Portland | More Info: Oregon Rail Heritage Center
Painting with a Twist
What to Expect
Guided painting experiences with BYOB option
Description
Painting with a Twist offers guided art sessions where participants create their own canvas paintings in a relaxed, social environment. Guests bring their own beverages and enjoy step-by-step instruction from professional artists, making it an engaging group activity for friends, couples, and team-building events.
Where: Gresham | More Info: Painting with a Twist
Rose City Rollers (Portland)
What to Expect
Women-led roller derby organization with community empowerment mission
Description
Rose City Rollers is a nonprofit roller derby organization dedicated to empowering women, girls, and gender-expansive individuals through competitive team skating. The organization provides inclusive roller derby experiences, competitive team opportunities, and community-building events that celebrate athleticism and personal growth.
Where: Portland | More Info: Rose City Rollers
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