Museum of Natural and Cultural History, Eugene

Name: Museum of Natural and Cultural History
Address: 1680 E 15th Ave, Eugene, 97403, United States
Telephone: +1 541-346-3024

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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. Located near Hayward Field on the east side of the UO campus, it is the largest natural history museum between Seattle and San Francisco and a center for archaeological and paleontological research in the Pacific Northwest and the wider world. The museum headquarters and public spaces are located at 1680 East 15th Avenue in a building inspired by the design of Pacific Northwest Native longhouses. ()

Coordinates: 44°2'35"N, 123°4'5"W

Address

1680 E 15th AveCity Central (University)Eugene 97403 United States

Contact

+1 541-346-3024

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Day trips

Museum of Natural and Cultural History – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

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Hayward Field, Eugene
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Autzen Stadium, Eugene
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Matthew Knight Arena, Eugene
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1.1 miN
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PK Park, Eugene
29 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.
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44°3'15"N • 123°5'20"W
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Hult Center for the Performing Arts, Eugene
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McMorran and Washburne Department Store Building, Eugene
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The Shedd Institute, Eugene
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McDonald Theatre, Eugene
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0.4 miW
Cemetery
Eugene Pioneer Cemetery, Eugene
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Museum of Natural and Cultural History open?

Museum of Natural and Cultural History is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 11 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 11 am - 5 pm
Thursday 11 am - 5 pm
Friday 11 am - 5 pm
Saturday 11 am - 5 pm
Sunday 11 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Museum of Natural and Cultural History?

Nearby attractions include Hayward Field, Eugene (4 min walk), Maude Kerns Art Center, Eugene (6 min walk), University of Oregon, Eugene (6 min walk), Cascade Charley, Eugene (10 min walk).

How to get to Museum of Natural and Cultural History by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museum of Natural and Cultural History:

Bus

FlixBus Eugene • Lines: 2110 (3 min walk)
Dad's Gate Station • Lines: EmX (15 min walk)