Featured Content Banner Image Image Oregon—Where Past is Present Summary Delve into Oregon’s story, from the archaeology of the First Americans to the dynamic cultures of today’s Tribes. View Exhibit Banner Image Image Explore Oregon Summary 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. View Exhibit Content Links Image Roots and Resilience—Chinese American Heritage in Oregon Chinese immigrants helped shape Oregon’s history. Come discover the stories and resilience of early Chinese Americans. Learn More Image ReEnvisioned: Contemporary Portraits of our Black Ancestors by Jeremy Okai Davis Meet Oregon’s early Black pioneers through colorful portraits that commemorate their role in shaping our state. Learn More Image America at 250—Before, Between, Beyond Opening Night: Friday, April 17 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. Member Preview 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Public Reception Learn More Banner Image Image 2026 Featured Contemporary Artist Body Shirod Younker (Coquille/Coos/Umpqua) is the 2026 Oregon—Where Past is Present featured contemporary artist View Exhibit Banner Image Image Racing to Change: Oregon's Civil Rights Years—The Eugene Story Body Now available online. View Exhibit Banner Image Image Native Plant Courtyard Summary The Glenn Starlin Native Plant Courtyard is a living research collection of Oregon’s native plants. View Exhibit Image Online and Virtual Exhibits Create your own museum adventure, from anywhere in the world! Learn More Image The Museum Store Admission to the store is always free. Learn More
Banner Image Image Oregon—Where Past is Present Summary Delve into Oregon’s story, from the archaeology of the First Americans to the dynamic cultures of today’s Tribes.
Banner Image Image Explore Oregon Summary 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.
Image Roots and Resilience—Chinese American Heritage in Oregon Chinese immigrants helped shape Oregon’s history. Come discover the stories and resilience of early Chinese Americans.
Image ReEnvisioned: Contemporary Portraits of our Black Ancestors by Jeremy Okai Davis Meet Oregon’s early Black pioneers through colorful portraits that commemorate their role in shaping our state.
Image America at 250—Before, Between, Beyond Opening Night: Friday, April 17 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. Member Preview 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Public Reception
Banner Image Image 2026 Featured Contemporary Artist Body Shirod Younker (Coquille/Coos/Umpqua) is the 2026 Oregon—Where Past is Present featured contemporary artist
Banner Image Image Racing to Change: Oregon's Civil Rights Years—The Eugene Story Body Now available online.
Banner Image Image Native Plant Courtyard Summary The Glenn Starlin Native Plant Courtyard is a living research collection of Oregon’s native plants.
