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Get your science and culture on. From pub talks to field trips to after-hours events, the museum offers tons of opportunities to learn, explore, and have fun!

 

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Thursday Nights at the Museum

Bring a date and stay until eight!
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Oregon Culture Nights

Performances and demonstrations by master artists from around the Willamette Valley | July 2021

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Marli Miller pointing at rocks

A Rockin' Book Signing!

Join Marli Miller for a meet-and-greet, book signing, geology games, and more | August 2021

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Music on the Lawn

It's date night at the museum! Pack a picnic and bring your special someone for a classical concert on the lawn.

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hand sketching wildflowers

Self-Guided Sketching

Get outside and get inspired by the living beauty of our native plant exhibit.

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Virtual Ideas on Tap

On tap and online! Returning fall 2021

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Giving a tour at Connley Caves, an archaeological site in Oregon's high desert.

Certified Interpretive Guide Course

Stay tuned for the next session!

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Charles Darwin

Darwin Conversations

An annual lecture series celebrating Darwin's birthday

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10000 Years of Shoes

Virtual Archaeology Talks

Dig into the past and uncover our future. 

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Guided Tours

As part of our effort to slow the spread of COVID, we are not currently offering guided tours.

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Volunteering at the MNCH

Volunteer Opportunities

Stay tuned for our next recruitment announcement!

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Excursions

Expert-led tours and science adventures

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