Stark's Vacuum Museum

Stark's Vacuum Museum in Portland, Oregon is a small museum dedicated to the history of vacuum cleaners, occupying a 10-by-40-foot space inside Stark's Vacuums and offering free admission. Its collection of more than 100 machines ranges from the late 1800s to the 1960s and highlights both early cleaning technology and household nostalgia. Notable pieces include a cardboard vacuum from the 1930s, a ceiling-mounted Duntley Pneumatic, an Electrolux on runners, and hand-pumped machines. Known for its quirky character, it has become part of Portland's eccentric reputation, and its guides have been praised for their knowledge.

Portland, Oregon · United States