World Forestry Center is excited to announce the launch of its Free Day Series at the Discovery Museum generously supported by the Ben B. Cheney Foundation, in honor of the Foundation’s 50th Anniversary. As part of the Foundation’s ongoing commitment to the community, the museum will offer free admission to all visitors on select days throughout the year.
Mark your calendars for the following dates to enjoy this special opportunity to explore the museum at no cost:
- March 24, Celebration in honor of Ben B. Cheney’s 120th birthday
- April 27
- August 24
- October 26
- November 30
“We are thrilled to celebrate the Ben B. Cheney Foundation’s 50th anniversary by welcoming our community to experience the Discovery Museum at no cost,” said Merrit Thompson, development director at World Forestry Center. “This Free Day Series is an opportunity to share the museum’s rich history and immersive exhibits with more visitors while honoring Ben B. Cheney’s lasting legacy of enhancing community well-being and quality of life.”
“Partnering with World Forestry Center to offer free days at the Discovery Museum is a meaningful way to celebrate 50 years of Ben Cheney’s lasting legacy in the communities served by Cheney Lumber Mills,” said Erika Tucci, Executive Director for the Ben. B. Cheney Foundation. “Ben was a tireless innovator in the lumber industry, and we hope that visitors to the museum will be inspired—just as he was—to dream big and develop creative solutions for the future of forests.”
The Free Day Series is designed to welcome both new and returning guests to the museum. Whether you’re visiting for the first time or rediscovering the museum’s educational exhibits, we look forward to creating a meaningful experience for all.
For more information on the Free Day Series and upcoming events, visit worldforestry.org/freedayseries.
About the Ben B. Cheney Foundation: Businessman, entrepreneur, and sports enthusiast Ben B. Cheney lived life fully and richly, devoting himself to his work, his family and his community. The Ben B. Cheney Foundation strives to carry on his hopes and dreams by making grants and helping to improve the quality of life in the communities where the Cheney Lumber Company operated.
About the Discovery Museum: Located in Portland’s forested Washington Park just steps from the MAX Light Rail, World Forestry Center’s Discovery Museum invites visitors to examine forests and consider all the ways they impact our lives. The dramatic 20,000-square-foot wooden building has been a Portland icon since 1971. Visitors get a bird’s-eye view of a northwest forest, explore society’s connection to the woods, and learn about the challenges and opportunities facing this critical natural resource. Through interactive and featured art exhibits, visitors can learn how the way forests are managed affects everyday lives and how they are crucial to the forestry conversation.
