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Weather Machine, Chinatown
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Weather Machine

  • 4.54 reviews
  • Free

The Weather Machine is an engaging kinetic sculpture in downtown Portland that blends whimsy and civic art. Expect theatrical hourly reveals and dramatic visual effects that make it a must-see for sightseers and families looking for a playful, photogenic moment in the city.

Quick answers

Weather Machine in short

When is the best time to visit Weather Machine?

It's at its best afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

Where is Weather Machine?

701 SW 6th Ave,Portland, OR 97204.

Right now · 2:00 pm

Why it fits right now

Not one for this hour.

The forecast never quite lines up this week.

In its favour

  • Hours not listed
  • Best in the afternoon

Worth knowing

  • Hours unknown: check before you go

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  1. 3pmPartly cloudy47°
  2. 4pmMostly clear47°
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The next five days

Best time to go

Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.

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Before you go

Plan your visit

Hours

Hours aren't listed. Call or check the website before you go.

Where and how

  1. 1 Weather Machine
  2. 2 Less and More Coffee ii · 2 min
  3. 3 Mental Trap Escape Room Games · 2 min
  4. 4 High Horse · 3 min
  5. 5 Bullard Tavern · 3 min
701 SW 6th Ave, Portland, OR 97204(opens the map)DirectionsTo ChinatownWebsiteatlasobscura.com

Good to know

  • Free to visit
  • Good with kids
  • Good for solo
  • Good for small groups

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.5from 4 reviews

Known for

  • Sightseeing
  • Photography
  • Art installations
  • Scenic views

The feel

  • Historic
  • Lively
  • Tourists
  • Family friendly

Around Chinatown

Nearby

Within about a 15-minute walk.

On nearby

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Leave with a jacket.

Your full outfit
  • JacketThe whole time