Experience the dynamic forces that shape Oregon’s landscapes, climate, and ecosystems. Meet giant salmon, Ice Age sloths, and other amazing animals from across the millennia. Through interactive displays and rare specimens, you’ll go deep into Oregon’s past and join a conversation about our collective future.

Join us in the museum’s courtyard this summer for lots of family fun with hands-on activities highlighting themes from the museum. Activities are bilingual English/Spanish and perfect for children ages 3 and up.

Explore the world of wolves and discover their important role as apex predators in their ecosystems. Then, head inside the museum and meet the wolves of Ellesmere Island and Yellowstone National Park in our National Geographic photography exhibit with photos by Ronan Donovan.

Reservations are available for groups of 10 or more youth. Outdoor events are subject to change based on the weather. Please visit mnch.uoregon.edu for the most current information.

Delve into Oregon’s story, from the archaeology of the First Americans to the dynamic cultures of today’s Tribes.

Combining interactive displays with world-class anthropological collections, Oregon—Where Past is Present shares 14,000 years of Oregon stories, and invites you to tell your own. Explore the galleries, try your hand at ancient weaving styles, test your skills as an archaeologist, and much more.

Experience Oregon's dynamic—yet fragile—kelp forest ecosystems and learn why this species is vital to Oregon and the world. Discover the critters that call Oregon's kelp forests home, the threats facing kelp today, and what we can do to help the kelp.

The Museum of Natural and Cultural History offers free admission on the first Friday of the month. Investigate Oregon's amazing fossils and ecosystems, and delve into its cultural history—from the First Americans at Paisley Caves to the dynamic cultures of today's Tribes.

Join us in the museum’s courtyard this summer for lots of family fun with hands-on activities highlighting themes from the museum. Activities are bilingual English/Spanish and perfect for children ages 3 and up.

Why are dinosaur fossils so rare here? Uncover the mystery of Oregon’s dinosaur history! Join us for this dino-mite adventure, learn about dinosaurs, and discover the clues that fossils reveal about Oregon during the Age of Dinosaurs.

Reservations are available for groups of 10 or more youth. Outdoor events are subject to change based on the weather. Please visit mnch.uoregon.edu for the most current information.

Explore the amazing landscapes and geology of the Oregon Coast with Marli Miller, UO geologist and author of Roadside Geology of Oregon. This small-group excursion will travel from Eugene to the central Oregon Coast, exploring fascinating rock formations all along the way. Wear comfortable shoes and outdoor clothing, and bring a lunch.

$60 per person; $45 for MNCH members. Space is limited and preregistration is required. Transportation from the museum and back, snacks, and water will be provided. BYO lunch.

Are you someone who loves science and history? Want to share your enthusiasm with others? Learn more about becoming a museum volunteer by attending an open house. Join us for a free, informational open house and learn about our volunteer training program, the rewards of joining our volunteer community, and available positions. From leading exhibit tours to staffing events, the museum offers a variety of ways to get involved.

Join us in the museum’s courtyard this summer for lots of family fun with hands-on activities highlighting themes from the museum. Activities are bilingual English/Spanish and perfect for children ages 3 and up.

Would you like to dive under the waves to explore the ocean? At the museum, you can jump in without getting wet! Discover amazing ocean ecosystems, like beautiful kelp forests or rugged, rocky reefs, and get inspired to protect Oregon's diverse ocean habitat and the animals that call it home.

Reservations are available for groups of 10 or more youth. Outdoor events are subject to change based on the weather. Please visit mnch.uoregon.edu for the most current information.

Come face-to-face with wolves before the exhibit closes! Wolves: Photography by Ronan Donovan, features National Geographic photographer Ronan Donovan's stunning images and videos of wild wolves in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem and Ellesmere Island in the high Canadian Arctic.

Created by National Geographic Society and the National Museum of Wildlife Art, the exhibit features images and videos highlighting the contrast between wolves that live in perceived competition with humans and wolves that live without human intervention.