In
the museum's ongoing exhibit you can travel through 15,000 years of
human history and 200 million years of geologic landscape. From
a saber-toothed cat standing watch to collections of handmade baskets
crafted by generations of native peoples, Oregon – Where Past
is Present offers a look at the regions rich history.
World
Harmony – Musical Instruments From Around the Globe
June 25,
2009 through January 3, 2010
Is
music a universal language? What is an instrument? What is considered
beautiful music? Every culture in the world makes music - there
is a great diversity of traditions, as well as many commonalities.
Explore musical instruments from many continents and learn about
the people who use them and the role music plays in their cultures.
Watch videos of master musicians demonstrating instruments from
India , Ireland , Japan , Zimbabwe , and Oregon . Visitors also have
a chance to try their musical talents on a range of instruments.
“I
especially love the element of non-reality inherent to the black and
white image, along with the poetic and somewhat mystical aura it creates.”
~
Bob Sanov
This
Northwest Artist Gallery exhibit is a culmination of a vision the
artist has been pursuing since retiring from a professional career
in music and moving to Florence , Oregon in 2002. Sanov's use of the
medium of black and white photography reflects his personal focus
on the dynamic effects of the light itself.
Join
us for a free artist reception at the museum on Friday, July 31, 2009
from 5:00 – 6:30 p.m.
Special
Showing in the Museum Gallaria
Shall
We Dance? - Photographs by Brian Lanker
June
25 - July 12, 2009
Pulitzer
Prize-winning photographer Brian Lanker traveled across the United
States for a year documenting the huge variety of styles and dancers
he encountered. What originally started as a photo-essay for National
Geographic soon expanded into a vast documentary project culminating
in a fascinating book. Shall We Dance? celebrates the diversity
of culture and expression of emotion found in dance in the United
States today.
The
museum will be open every day from 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. during the
Oregon Bach Festival, June 15 - July 12, 2009.
For more
information on museum exhibitsclick
here.
EVENTS
JUNE
Exhibit Opening - World
Harmony Project Weekend
Thursday,
June 25, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Experience
Music!
Celebrate Dance!
Join
us at a FREE Preview reception for the opening of two exhibits!
Coastal
Lights - Photographs by Bob Sanov opens to the public. Meet the
photographer, enjoy refreshments and discussion and view the exhibit.
AUGUST
Digging
Up History – Kids Summer Camp
August
17 through 21, 2009
9:00
a.m. – 4:00 p.m., MNCH Education Room
Kids'
ages 6-8 years will be introduced to fossils, archaeology, and geology
with fun, hands-on learning! Participants will investigate and handle
fossils in the lab, complete mock fossil and artifact excavations
outdoors, and learn traditional technologies such as bead making,
basket weaving, and rock art painting. Register before by calling
Ann Craig, (541) 346-3116 or acraig@uoregon.edu
. One week session: $175 MNCH members; $200 General. Family
discounts are available.
Archaeology
Club
August
24 through 28, 2009
9:00
a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
This
session is designed for kids' ages 8-12 years old who love to learn
about pre-history. Through hands-on activities, campers will explore
ancient animals and learn about the people who have inhabited Oregon
for hundreds of generations. Participants play and learn as they visit
the paleontology lab, map and excavate their own dig site, identify
artifacts and fossils, and try their hand at a variety of traditional
technologies. Register by calling Ann Craig, (541) 346-3116 or acraig@uoregon.edu
. One week session: $175 MNCH members; $200 General. Family
discounts are available.
