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Learn and explore with us. The museum offers a variety of seasonal and year-round programs for science and culture enthusiasts of every age.

Check out our calendar for all upcoming programs. Plan your visit today.

Three children walking like mammoths in front of an outdoor mammoth sculpture

Family Fun in the Sun / Diversión familiar al sol

Museum adventures in our courtyard. Museo aventuras en el patio.
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The museum's exterior

Free First Friday at the Museum

The Museum of Natural and Cultural History offers free admission on the first Friday of the month.
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A close up on a trowel scraping dirt away from a half-buried ceramic object

Uncovering Oregon History with the Chinese Diaspora Project

Thursday, October 2. Join archaeologist Chelsea Rose for highlights of recent projects that showcase the extent and impact of the Chinese immigrant community in early statehood.
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A painting of a sun with a face, from Steph Littlebird

Indigenous Peoples' Day

On Monday, October 13, enjoy free admission in honor of Indigenous Peoples' Day!
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A long scroll of paper on the dark gravel ground. It's held down by normal rocks and is covered in calligraphic swirls of dark ink.

Listening to the Pulse of the Past

Thursday, October 16. Sam translates artifacts to art.
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