Lane County History Museum, Eugene

#19 among attractions in Eugene

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Lane County History Museum, located on the county fairgrounds in Lane County in Eugene, Oregon, United States, has ongoing exhibits on the Oregon Trail, the county courthouse, historic vehicles, selections of artifacts from across the county, and photographs. The museum also provides research materials by appointment in their closed stack library, school tours, a variety of public events, and runs an annual grant program for heritage outreach projects. The museum and the Lane County Clerk's Building near the museum entrance are both administered by the Lane County Historical Society. ()

Established: 1970 (54 years ago)Coordinates: 44°2'42"N, 123°6'14"W

Address

740 W 13th AveCity Central (Jefferson Westside)Eugene 97402-4097 United States

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+1 541-682-4242

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Lane County History Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: WOW Hall, 5th St Public Market, Kesey Square, Hult Center for the Performing Arts.

0.5 miNE
Dancing, Nightlife
WOW Hall, Eugene
14 min walk • The W.O.W. Hall, also stylized as WOW Hall, is a performing arts venue in Eugene, Oregon, United States. The hall was bought in 1906 by the Woodmen of the World lodge, and later in 1932 the they built the current structure, which was the most expensive building built in Eugene that year at $8,000.
1 miNE
44°3'15"N • 123°5'20"W
5th St Public Market, Eugene
25 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
0.6 miNE
Park
Kesey Square, Eugene
17 min walk • Kesey Square, formerly known as Broadway Plaza, is a public square at the southeast corner of Broadway and Willamette Street in downtown Eugene, Oregon, in the United States.
0.8 miNE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Hult Center for the Performing Arts, Eugene
20 min walk • The Hult Center for the Performing Arts is a performing arts venue in Eugene, Oregon. The Hult Center is located downtown on Willamette Street between 6th & 7th Avenues, adjacent to the Graduate Eugene and Conference Center.
0.5 miNE
Church
St. Mary Roman Catholic Church, Eugene
12 min walk • The St. Mary Roman Catholic Church in Eugene, Oregon, United States, was established in 1887. It is part of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon.
0.7 miNE
Shopping, Department store
McMorran and Washburne Department Store Building, Eugene
18 min walk • The McMorran and Washburne Department Store Building, also known as the Tiffany Building, is a four-story commercial structure in Eugene, Oregon.
0.8 miNE
Music venue, Nightlife, Concerts and shows
The Shedd Institute, Eugene
21 min walk • The John G. Shedd Institute for the Arts, is a performing arts company, cultural arts center, and community music school in Eugene, Oregon, United States.
0.6 miNE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Concert hall
McDonald Theatre, Eugene
16 min walk • McDonald Theatre is a theater and music venue in Eugene, Oregon, United States. Opened in 1925 as a movie house, the building was converted to a theater for performing arts, and is still in business.
0.5 miNE
Cafe, Library
Eugene Public Library, Eugene
13 min walk • The Eugene Public Library is a municipal public library in Eugene, Oregon, United States. It has been in four different buildings since 1898.
0.7 miN
Park
Washington Jefferson Park, Eugene
19 min walk • Washington Jefferson Park is a 21-acre urban public park in Eugene, Oregon, United States.
0.7 miN
Nightlife, Restaurant
Sam Bond's Garage, Eugene
19 min walk • Sam Bonds Garage is a music venue and pub in the Whiteaker neighborhood of Eugene, Oregon, United States. It has been voted as one of America's best bars by Esquire.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Lane County History Museum open?

Lane County History Museum is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 4 pm
Thursday 10 am - 4 pm
Friday 10 am - 4 pm
Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Lane County History Museum?

Nearby attractions include Lane Events Center, Eugene (2 min walk), Jefferson Westside, Eugene (7 min walk), St. Mary Roman Catholic Church, Eugene (12 min walk), Eugene Public Library, Eugene (13 min walk).

How to get to Lane County History Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Lane County History Museum:

Bus

W/S of WIllamette S of 14th • Lines: 24, 36 (15 min walk)
Lane Transit District - Eugene Station (15 min walk)

Train

Eugene-Springfield (24 min walk)