On Tuesday November 18, 2025, at 11:30 AM, Joseph Gallivan tells you 10 Things You Need to Know about the newly remodeled Portland Art Museum.
On November 20, 2025, PAM reopens fully with the Mark Rothko Pavilion and other new spaces and artworks.
Joseph talks to curators Sara Krajewski, Lloyd DeWitt and Stephanie Parrish the Director of Learning, about how the new layout will affect the way the public experiences artworks. He also adds a few of his own observations based on tours of the site in October and on November 13.
The museum is open free for four days, Nov 20-23. Advance reservations are now closed. Free admistion will be avatable for walk up visitors from 11/20 to 11/23 on a first come, frst served basis.
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From the press release: https://portlandartmuscum.org/
It offers new ways to experience the robust collection, and adds new amenities for diverse audiences. This once-in-a-generation transformation affirms the Museum's mission to connect people and art through experiences that broaden our perspectives. It also underscores Downtown Portland's cultural and civic importance.
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Joseph Gallivan has been a reporter since 1990. He has covered music for the London Independent, Technology for the New York Post, and arts and culture for the Portland Tribune and for Axios Portland. He is the author of two novels, "Oi, Ref!" and "England All Over" which are available lightly used.
He is a TriMet bus operator. Smile and say hello on the 75, but please stay behind the yellow line.