This fall, Eugene Opera will present Lucy, a work based on the real-life story of a chimpanzee raised as a 'daughter' by psychologist Maurice Temerlin. Join the production's creative team along with researchers from the University of Oregon for an exploration of animal ethics and the human stories behind academic research. The event is free and open to the public. Space is limited and reservations are recommended. Request your reservations online or contact us at 541-346-3024 or mnchticketing@uoregon.edu. Eugene Opera will present Lucy on September 24 and 26 at Springfield's Wildish Theater. Visit https://eugeneopera.org/upcoming-productions/lucy/ to learn more.
Go Ducks! And get a great deal on UO museum membership. Get 20 percent off your one-year membership to the Museum of Natural and Cultural History during UO football home game weekends. That's a whole year of hands-on exhibits and award-winning family programs, served up Duck-style. Join us! *Discount applies to individual and family memberships only.
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.
Quench your thirst for knowledge at Ideas on Tap, the Museum of Natural and Cultural History's monthly pub talk—now served virtually on Zoom and Facebook. What comes out of witch bottles? Where does Hallowe’en candy come from? Is that unicorn horn real? Join University of Oregon folklorist Martha Bayless and explore the surprising history of medieval magic, along with some examples that are still with us today. Register to participate on Zoom: https://uoregon.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ctm5PfEIRjqCoWctEPCfvA or watch the talk live on our Facebook page.
Special Monday hours: The Museum of Natural and Cultural History will be open with FREE admission in honor of Indigenous Peoples' Day! Come celebrate 14,000 years of Native culture in Oregon—from the First Americans at Paisley Caves to the dynamic cultures of today's Tribes.
Learn and play from home—museum-style! Preschoolers and their adults can join us online for our popular Little Wonders program, featuring stories, hands-on activities, and more. This month is all about changing leaves. Fall is here and it's time to explore the many colors of leaves blowing in the autumn wind. Join us and create your own colorful leaf artwork! Head to Little Wonders Online beginning Friday, October 15 and join the fun! We'll also enjoy a live, virtual story time that morning at 10:30. Preregistration (https://mnch.uoregon.edu/form/little-wonders-story-time-registration) is required for the story time. There is no cost to participate. Want a little help gathering the materials? We now have Little Wonders activity kits, available for pick-up at the museum starting Wednesday, October 13. Kits are $5 each; MNCH members are entitled to two free kits each month; discounted kits are available to Oregon Trail or other EBT card holders. Supplies are limited and kits are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Pick up your kit Wednesday through Sunday 10:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m, and until 8:00 p.m. on Thursdays.* You can also request to have your kits mailed to you. Complete the request form at https://mnch.uoregon.edu/form/little-wonders-activity-kit-request. *Open hours are subject to change. Before you pick up your kit at the museum, please call 541-346-3024 or visit our website for the most current information: mnch.uoregon.edu/visit
Go Ducks! And get a great deal on UO museum membership. Get 20 percent off your one-year membership to the Museum of Natural and Cultural History during UO football home game weekends. That's a whole year of hands-on exhibits and award-winning family programs, served up Duck-style. Join us! *Discount applies to individual and family memberships only.
Join a trio of museum scientists for a three-part conversation about Oregon archaeology—and what it reveals about the distant and not-so-distant past. On October 21, archaeologist Jaime Kennedy leads a discussion about how paleoethnobotanists interpret Indigenous People's relationships with foods in deep history. On October 28, archaeologist Andrew Boehm delves into the world of zooarchaeology, exploring what we can learn from animal bones at cultural sites. On November 4, historical archaeologist Chris Ruiz wraps up the series with a look at how artifacts, written records, and oral histories can inform our understanding of Oregon's more recent history. Each session will be paired with a brief reading to be completed by the participants ahead of time. We ask that participants commit to attending all three sessions. Register now at https://mnch.uoregon.edu/learn/conversations-curious. The museum is committed to making the program as accessible as possible and offers a sliding scale registration fee of $20 to $60.
Welcome to the world of spirits and sorcery! Through bewitching stories, objects, and imagery, MAGIC will take you to the roots of everyday superstitions and conjurings, delving into the phenomenon of magical thinking—past and present. Included with regular admission and free for MNCH members and UO ID cardholders. Show your Oregon Trail or other EBT card for an admission discount. Space is limited and reservations are recommended. Request your reservations online or contact us at 541-346-3024 or mnchticketing@uoregon.edu.
Join a trio of museum scientists for a three-part conversation about Oregon archaeology—and what it reveals about the distant and not-so-distant past. On October 21, archaeologist Jaime Kennedy leads a discussion about how paleoethnobotanists interpret Indigenous People's relationships with foods in deep history. On October 28, archaeologist Andrew Boehm delves into the world of zooarchaeology, exploring what we can learn from animal bones at cultural sites. On November 4, historical archaeologist Chris Ruiz wraps up the series with a look at how artifacts, written records, and oral histories can inform our understanding of Oregon's more recent history. Each session will be paired with a brief reading to be completed by the participants ahead of time. We ask that participants commit to attending all three sessions. Register now at https://mnch.uoregon.edu/learn/conversations-curious. The museum is committed to making the program as accessible as possible and offers a sliding scale registration fee of $20 to $60.
Go Ducks! And get a great deal on UO museum membership. Get 20 percent off your one-year membership to the Museum of Natural and Cultural History during UO football home game weekends. That's a whole year of hands-on exhibits and award-winning family programs, served up Duck-style. Join us! *Discount applies to individual and family memberships only.
Join a trio of museum scientists for a three-part conversation about Oregon archaeology—and what it reveals about the distant and not-so-distant past. On October 21, archaeologist Jaime Kennedy leads a discussion about how paleoethnobotanists interpret Indigenous People's relationships with foods in deep history. On October 28, archaeologist Andrew Boehm delves into the world of zooarchaeology, exploring what we can learn from animal bones at cultural sites. On November 4, historical archaeologist Chris Ruiz wraps up the series with a look at how artifacts, written records, and oral histories can inform our understanding of Oregon's more recent history. Each session will be paired with a brief reading to be completed by the participants ahead of time. We ask that participants commit to attending all three sessions. Register now at https://mnch.uoregon.edu/learn/conversations-curious. The museum is committed to making the program as accessible as possible and offers a sliding scale registration fee of $20 to $60.
Go Ducks! And get a great deal on UO museum membership. Get 20 percent off your one-year membership to the Museum of Natural and Cultural History during UO football home game weekends. That's a whole year of hands-on exhibits and award-winning family programs, served up Duck-style. Join us! *Discount applies to individual and family memberships only.
Go Ducks! And get a great deal on UO museum membership. Get 20 percent off your one-year membership to the Museum of Natural and Cultural History during UO football home game weekends. That's a whole year of hands-on exhibits and award-winning family programs, served up Duck-style. Join us! *Discount applies to individual and family memberships only.