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“… it’s like trespassing into the laboratory of an elegant and beautiful mad scientist.”
-- Portland Picks, life + style to you, January 7th, 2011
06/01/2026
Vote for Paxton Gate in “Best of Portland!”✨🦋
It’s that time of year again to celebrate our amazing local businesses and personalities!!🎉 If you are a reader or fan of the stores, we hope you will consider pulling the lever for us in Goods & Services at http://bop.wweek.com/
We would be honored for your support this year to be recognized in the following categories...
🦚Best Home Goods Store & 💍 Best Jewelry Shop!
We are grateful for our Portland community and appreciate all of your support over the years🐒
🪲✨ Join us for an Insect Safari with entomologist Don Ehlen at Paxton Gate Portland! Explore incredible displays of butterflies, beetles, and bizarre bugs from around the world while learning all about the fascinating world of insects.
We’ll have complimentary drinks and snacks… including REAL ants on a log 🐜🪵
4204 N Mississippi Ave
June 6th! 11-7pm
🎟️ FREE | All Ages
05/25/2026
Join us for an Insect Pinning Workshop in June!
🕷️ Orb Weaver - Sunday, June 7th 12-1:30pm, $75
🪲 Metallic Beetle - Sunday, June 21st 12-1:30pm, $75
Each 1.5 hour workshop includes all materials for pinning, one provided insect specimen, and hands-on instruction while we talk about the wide world of insects!
All workshops take place at 811 NW 23rd Ave. Limited availability.
Call to reserve your seat! 503.719.5365
Click here to claim your Sponsored Listing.
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Portland, OR
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Opening Hours
| Monday | 11am - 7pm |
| Tuesday | 11am - 7pm |
| Wednesday | 11am - 7pm |
| Thursday | 11am - 7pm |
| Friday | 11am - 7pm |
| Saturday | 11am - 7pm |
| Sunday | 11am - 7pm |
