for Your Next Visit
The Pittock Mansion signifies all that is everlasting. It also represents all that is ever changing. There are many exciting reasons to visit again and again. We have new, fascinating exhibits to present; lovely renovations to complete; and ongoing events and activities well-suited for students, educators, tourists, business professionals and the public.
Recent & Upcoming Events at Pittock Mansion
Western Solitude: the Paintings of William Samuel Parrott - July 12 – Oct. 31st
Immerse Yourself in Art - Sept. 13th
Behind the Scenes Tours - Sept. 27th
Immerse Yourself in Art
Special Tours with Collectors & Curators at Pittock Mansion
On Saturday, September 13, 2008 the Pittock Mansion will host special tours of the exceptional exhibit of turn-of-the-century Oregon artist William Samuel Parrott currently on display. The show includes 40 works by one of Oregon’s best landscape painters, the most Parrott paintings ever shown in one place at one time. The exhibit not only reflects the art movement of late 19th century America and early Oregon, but the special genius of one man’s vision quest which, transcends his time.
For this tour, curators Diane Cazalet and William S. Stallings will walk visitors through the exhibit to put forth why Parrott is so much more than just a local exponent of the romantic realism of luminary artists such as Albert Bierstadt and Thomas Moran. They will spark discussion of Parrott’s place in art history and Portland’s peculiar attitudes about its own artists, leaving the visitor will leave with ample food for thought.
The special tours will be offered at 1:00 p.m. and at 2:30 on Saturday, September 13th. Cost for the special tour is $12 and also includes admission to the Mansion self guided or guided tour. The cost is $4 for Pittock Mansion members. Please reserve your place in advance by calling 503-823-3624.
Behind the Scenes at Pittock Mansion
Special tours set for September 27th, 2008
Ever wonder, "What's behind that door?", now is your chance to find out.
From 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. volunteer guides will lead groups of 10 through areas of the Mansion not normally open to the public. Special sites include underground hallways that lead to the original furnace room, the elevator maintenance room, as well as the Mansion's third floor which once housed Henry's private den.
The admission cost for Pittock Mansion Members is $5.00 and for the general public is $15.00, which includes general admission to the Mansion.
Reservations are required for these popular tours and can be reserved by calling 503.823.3624.