The Museum of Natural and Cultural History

Oregon—Where the Past is Present

Welcome to the Museum of Natural and Cultural History, where 15,000 years of human history and 200 million years of geology are at your fingertips.

Museums are places of wonder, essential to the cultural fabric of modern human societies. A good museum is cherished by the communities it serves, a center of research and education, a magnet for tourists and other visitors, a purveyor of history and knowledge to the broadest possible audience, and the protector of our common cultural heritage.

We invite you to visit us in person, or experience highlights of our collections in the web galleries.

Current Exhibits

July 6, 2011 - June 2012

The Many Nations Longhouse is a place for celebrating important events, teaching cultural history and traditions, discussing community issues, and acts as a place to welcome tribal members and other visitors.

February 8, 2012 - February 2013

Telescopes on Earth have always faced an obstacle when looking to the sky: the Earth’s atmosphere. By contrast, the Hubble Telescope takes amazingly clear pictures of objects beyond Earth—from our close neighbors in space to the distant Rose Galaxies, 340 million light-years away. Discover the universe in this exhibit of photographs and interactive features.

February 29 - June 24, 2012

Watercolor originals and prints of native plant and animal life by nationally recognized local artist, Beck Uhler.

March 9 -October 21, 2012

Be part of the museum’s growth: Help us build our new exhibit hall!