Science Factory, Eugene

Name: Science Factory
Address: 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, 97401-8834, United States
Telephone: +1 541-682-7888

#14 among attractions in Eugene

Museum, Science museum, Observatories and planetariums

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Facts and practical information

The Eugene Science Center, located in Alton Baker Park in Eugene, Oregon, United States, is a science and technology center for children, families, and school groups. The 10,000-square-foot museum near Autzen Stadium features changing interactive exhibits, planetarium shows, camp programs, special events and other science and technology-related education programs. Eugene Science Center is an independent 501 non-profit organization governed by a volunteer board of directors. Its mission is: "To engage children, excite their curiosity, inspire them toward a lifetime love of science, and empower them to use science and technology to improve their communities." Eugene Science Center is the only science museum in Lane County and surrounding counties. ()

Coordinates: 44°3'23"N, 123°4'23"W

Address

2300 Leo Harris PkwyWillakenzie (Harlow)Eugene 97401-8834 United States

Contact

+1 541-682-7888

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Day trips

Science Factory – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hayward Field, Autzen Stadium, Matthew Knight Arena, PK Park.

1 miS
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Hayward Field, Eugene
25 min walk • Hayward Field, a world-renowned track and field stadium situated in the heart of Eugene, Oregon, stands as a testament to the city's long-standing affection for athletics, earning it the nickname "Track Town, USA." This historic venue has been at the epicenter of...
~1430 ftNE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Autzen Stadium, Eugene
7 min walk • Autzen Stadium is an outdoor football stadium in the northwest United States, in Eugene, Oregon. Located north of the University of Oregon campus, it is the home field of the Oregon Ducks of the Pac-12 Conference.
0.9 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Concerts and shows
Matthew Knight Arena, Eugene
23 min walk • The Matthew Knight Arena is a 12,364-seat, multi-purpose arena in Eugene, Oregon, United States. It is home of the University of Oregon Ducks basketball teams, replacing McArthur Court.
0.4 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
PK Park, Eugene
11 min walk • PK Park is a baseball stadium in the northwest United States, located in Eugene, Oregon. It is the home field of the University of Oregon Ducks of the Pac-12 Conference, and, during the summer, the home of the minor league Eugene Emeralds of the High-A West.
0.8 miW
44°3'15"N • 123°5'20"W
5th St Public Market, Eugene
21 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
1 miS
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Museum of Natural and Cultural History, Eugene
25 min walk • The University of Oregon Museum of Natural and Cultural History, commonly known as the UO Natural History Museum, is an American natural history museum at the University of Oregon in Eugene.
1 miW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Hult Center for the Performing Arts, Eugene
27 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.
0.4 miSE
Park
Alton Baker Park, Eugene
10 min walk • Alton Baker Park is located in Eugene, Oregon, United States, near Autzen Stadium. It was named for Alton F. Baker Sr. the eleventh owner of Eugene's The Guard newspaper.
1 miW
Shopping, Department store
McMorran and Washburne Department Store Building, Eugene
27 min walk • The McMorran and Washburne Department Store Building, also known as the Tiffany Building, is a four-story commercial structure in Eugene, Oregon.
0.9 miSW
Music venue, Nightlife, Concerts and shows
The Shedd Institute, Eugene
23 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.
1.1 miSW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Concert hall
McDonald Theatre, Eugene
29 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Science Factory?

Nearby attractions include Autzen Stadium, Eugene (7 min walk), Frohnmayer Bridge, Eugene (9 min walk), Alton Baker Park, Eugene (10 min walk), Alton Baker Park, Eugene (11 min walk).

How to get to Science Factory by public transport?

The nearest stations to Science Factory:

Bus

Dad's Gate Station • Lines: EmX (17 min walk)
10th and High Street Station (24 min walk)

Train

Eugene-Springfield (25 min walk)