Created by the University of Oregon’s Museum of Natural and Cultural History, the traveling exhibit celebrates “the first innovators, scientists and engineers in Oregon”

A new exhibit at the University of Oregon’s Museum of Natural and Cultural History highlights portraits of Oregon’s Black pioneers.

Eugene Public Library patrons checked out lots of books and things over the course of last year. KLCC wanted to know what the library's most popular items were in 2025, so we asked Library Director Angela Ocaña.

‘Roots and Resilience’ shows how Chinese immigrants helped shape Oregon’s history

Our local gallery scene is also buzzing. Look for unique finds at The Hybrid Gallery in the Whitaker, New Zone, and the Emerald Art Center. Maude Kerns Art Center offers a famously eclectic shop, and the UO Museum of Natural and Cultural History is a goldmine of curated treasures.

Here as part of the University of Oregon’s Museum of Natural and Cultural History summer field school, the students are spending a month immersed in Indigenous cultural landscapes while studying archaeology, history and ecology and, at the same time, helping restore oyster beds

On Oct.13, the Museum of Natural and Cultural History gave free admission for Indigenous Peoples’ Day and showcased the exhibit, “Transgressors,” which had been up since May 16, to highlight and honor Indigenous and Queer identities.

Indigenous Peoples’ Day is an official Oregon state holiday devoted to commemorating Indigenous peoples’ culture and history. It lands on Columbus Day, this year, as a counter-celebration to acknowledge the injustices Native American tribes have faced at the hands of European colonizers.

Oregon officially recognized Indigenous Peoples Day in 2021, joining a growing number of states honoring the history, culture and ongoing contributions of Native communities.

Not your typical campus tour: spots on campus to discover the history and art at the University of Oregon. Start at the Museum of Natural and Cultural History.