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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.

Oil portrait of an African American family with five children

ReEnvisioned: Contemporary Portraits of our Black Ancestors by Jeremy Okai Davis

Opening Friday, January 16.
Opening weekend Saturday, January 17, through Sunday, January 18.
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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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Oil portrait of an African American family with five children

Black Pioneers Revealed

Thursday, January 29. 6:00p.m.
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A table full of pink, red, and science-themed goods

Love Science Sale

The museum store's annual Love Science sale, February 6 through 15.
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A small fuzzy mouse hangs out amidst green generic nature.

The Past is the Key to the Future: Oregon's Fossil Rodents and the Impacts of Environmental Change

Thursday, February 12 at 6:00 p.m.
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Edward Davis gives tour of fossils

Member Chats

A members-only series with MNCH researchers.
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An adult polar bear with two polar bear cubs climbing all over them

Arctic Adventure Family Day

Saturday, February 21, 2025. 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Oil portrait of an African American family with five children

Artist Talk with Jeremy Okai Davis

Thursday, February 26 . 6:00 p.m.
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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, March 12. 6:00 p.m.
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