If you want to share the story of your visit of Saturn, Lawrence Johns is willing to listen. Director of the new (2003) Portland Alien Museum, that’s his job--to collect evidence and research to display in the converted home that houses his long term dreams. The only UFO museum west of Roswell, NM, the museum features newspaper stories reporting close encounters with aliens, video monitors showing crop circles, and evidence from the Roswell incident itself. With a doctorate in theology and a passion for art, he hopes his museum will provide a valuable public service as well as entertainment. Considering that he offers a 3-D alien roller-coaster film, entertainment might top the list.

Portland Alien Museum. 1716 NE 42nd Ave., Portland, OR 97213; [503 287 UFOS]. Open Sat-Sun11:00am-6:00pm, weekdays by appointment.