6:00–7:30 p.m.
Enjoy a reception celebrating our newest exhibit: ReEnvisioned: Contemporary Portraits of our Black Ancestors by Jeremy Okai Davis. Meet Oregon’s early Black pioneers through colorful portraits that commemorate their role in shaping our state. Artist Jeremy Okai Davis illuminates their lives and asks us to consider how we remember our collective history.
Light appetizers and refreshments will be available, as well as a cash bar. Included with regular admission; free for MNCH members and UO ID card holders. Show your Oregon Trail or other EBT card for an admission discount.
6:00–7:30 p.m.
Enjoy our newest exhibit along with family-friendly activities, crafts, and refreshments.
Included with regular admission; free for MNCH members and UO ID card holders. Show your Oregon Trail or other EBT card for an admission discount. Not a member yet? Sign up during opening weekend and receive a 20% discount on individual or family level plus memberships. Offer valid onsite only.
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
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.
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Charles Darwin's birthday meets Valentine's Day during the museum store's annual Love Science sale! From barware and jewelry to books and toys, we've got a science-themed gift for every valentine on your list.
Get 10 percent off all non-consignment purchases (20 percent off for museum members and UO faculty and staff) and receive a free tote bag with your purchase of $50 or more.
The 2025 Love Science sale runs from Friday, February 6 through Sunday, February 15. The museum store is open Wednesday through Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and until 8:00 p.m. on Thursday. Admission to the museum store is always free.
6:00 p.m.
Humans' impact on the environment is reshaping climates and landscapes. To understand these changes and guess at our future, we must look back to the deep past.
Paleontologist Samantha Hopkins explores how changes recorded in Oregon's rich fossil record help us understand the ecological impacts of environmental change.
This event is included with regular admission and is first-come, first-served. It's free for MNCH members and UO ID card holders. Show your Oregon Trail or other EBT card for an admission discount.
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Journey into the far north and discover how animals and people have thrived in this icy environment for thousands of years! Explore objects on special display from the Jensen Arctic Collection and investigate some cool arctic animals, the science of the Northern Lights, and how people make this place their home. Check out the museum, enjoy the snacks and explore the family-friendly activities.
Activities are bilingual Spanish/English and are perfect for ages 3 and up.
6:00 p.m.
Join artist Jeremy Okai Davis to explore his painting practice for ReEnvisioned-Contemporary Portraits of Our Black Ancestors and the influence the project has had on him. Davis will share insights into how history, identity, and legacies shape his work, offering a deeper look into the creative journey behind the powerful, narrative-driven paintings.
Included with regular admission; free for MNCH members and UO ID card holders. Show your Oregon Trail or other EBT card for an admission discount.
6:00 p.m.
Artist and poet Sam Roxas-Chua Yao has worked alongside archaeologists in Astoria, The Dalles, and John Day to explore Chinese history in Oregon. Come discover how Sam translates artifacts to art through audio field recordings, calligraphy using inks made from collected material, and poetry inspired by site surveys and subject matter experts.
Included with regular admission; free for MNCH members and UO ID card holders. Show your Oregon Trail or other EBT card for an admission discount.