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New discoveries constantly reshape our shared understanding of Earth's natural and cultural histories. Explore the museum's ongoing research in archaeology and paleontology, and learn how scholars from around the world are using our collections in their research. 

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Archaeology

The museum houses Oregon’s most active archaeological research program, bringing to light new findings about the region’s cultural past.
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Paleontology

Whether in the field, in the lab, or in our collections vaults, museum scientists are generating new insights into the lives of plants and animals—past, present, and future.
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Archaeology Field Schools

Get in on an archaeological field adventure this summer.
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Mexican historian Lidia Gómez García examines a Latin American mapa with UO researcher Stephanie Wood.

Visiting Scholars' Research

Our collections are a rich resource for researchers from around the United States and around the globe.
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Museum Publications

Selected publications and papers in anthropology, natural history, and more
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Archaeology Services

Learn more about the museum's archaeology and cultural resource management services.
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Statewide Folklife Survey

Statewide survey of traditional artists and culture keepers.
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