Events
Jul10
Explore Oregon10:00 a.m.

Experience the dynamic forces that shape Oregon’s landscapes, climate, and ecosystems. Meet giant salmon, Ice Age sloths, and other amazing animals from across the...
Explore Oregon
January 14–December 31
10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
Museum of Natural and Cultural History

Experience the dynamic forces that shape Oregon’s landscapes, climate, and ecosystems. Meet giant salmon, Ice Age sloths, and other amazing animals from across the millennia. Through interactive displays and rare specimens, you’ll go deep into Oregon’s past and join a conversation about our collective future.

Jul10
Oregon: Where Past Is Present10:00 a.m.

Delve into Oregon’s story, from the archaeology of the First Americans to the dynamic cultures of today’s Tribes. Combining interactive displays with world-class...
Oregon: Where Past Is Present
January 13–December 31
10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
Museum of Natural and Cultural History

Delve into Oregon’s story, from the archaeology of the First Americans to the dynamic cultures of today’s Tribes.

Combining interactive displays with world-class anthropological collections, Oregon—Where Past is Present shares 14,000 years of Oregon stories, and invites you to tell your own. Explore the galleries, try your hand at ancient weaving styles, test your skills as an archaeologist, and much more.

Jul10
Roots and Resilience—Chinese American Heritage in Oregon10:00 a.m.

Chinese immigrants helped shape Oregon’s history. Come discover the stories and resilience of early Chinese Americans.

Roots and Resilience—Chinese American Heritage in Oregon
February 21–December 31
10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
Museum of Natural and Cultural History

Chinese immigrants helped shape Oregon’s history. Come discover the stories and resilience of early Chinese Americans.

Jul10
Transgressors10:00 a.m.

An exhibition presenting now and future Indigiqueer ancestors who move beyond boundaries in life and art.  Artists: a.c. ramírez de arellaño  | ...
Transgressors
May 22–January 1
10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
Museum of Natural and Cultural History Galleria

An exhibition presenting now and future Indigiqueer ancestors who move beyond boundaries in life and art. 

Artists: a.c. ramírez de arellaño  |  Evan Benally Atwood  |  Geo Soctomah Neptune   |  Jeffrey Gibson  |  Lehuauakea  |  Qahir-beejee Peco  |  Roin Morigeau  | Steph Littlebird  |  Walter Scott 

Curated by Anthony Hudson and Felix Furby.

Sponsored by Chachalu Tribal Museum and Cultural Center, Native Arts and Cultures Foundation, Oregon Community Foundation, and New Expressive Work. 

Jul10
Oregon Culture Nights - Brian Ó hAirt6:00 p.m.

Culture is Medicine: Finding Connection, Hope, and Healing  Join us for live demonstrations of Oregon's living traditions Thursday nights in July. Culture bearers from...
Oregon Culture Nights - Brian Ó hAirt
July 10
6:00–7:30 p.m.
Museum of Natural and Cultural History Lawn

Culture is Medicine: Finding Connection, Hope, and Healing 

Join us for live demonstrations of Oregon's living traditions Thursday nights in July. Culture bearers from a wide variety of backgrounds will provide insider knowledge about their traditional artforms and reflect on this year’s theme: Culture is Medicine: Finding Connection, Hope, and Healing. Grab a friend and enjoy a night of performance in the museum and the museum courtyard. All ages welcome! 

Featuring Traditional Irish Gaelic Singing with Brian Ó hAirt (MNCH Lawn) 

Hosted with the Oregon Folklife Network

Jul11
FAMILY FUN IN THE SUN: Native Innovation10:00 a.m.

Explore how Native American people have used knowledge, creativity, and ingenuity to solve problems for thousands of years, and continue to do so today. Try your hand at...
FAMILY FUN IN THE SUN: Native Innovation
July 11–19
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Museum of Natural and Cultural History

Explore how Native American people have used knowledge, creativity, and ingenuity to solve problems for thousands of years, and continue to do so today. Try your hand at engineering, while learning from examples of traditional Indigenous technologies related to housing, travel, tools, recreation, resource management, and more.

Join us in the museum’s courtyard this summer for lots of family fun with hands-on activities highlighting themes from the museum. Activities are bilingual English/Spanish and perfect for children ages 3 and up.

Family Fun in the Sun is included with regular admission, free for MNCH members and UO ID card holders. Oregon Trail or other EBT card receive an admission discount.

Reservations are available for groups of 10 or more youth. Outdoor events are subject to change based on the weather. Please visit mnch.uoregon.edu for the most current information.

Jul11
Transgressors10:00 a.m.

An exhibition presenting now and future Indigiqueer ancestors who move beyond boundaries in life and art.  Artists: a.c. ramírez de arellaño  | ...
Transgressors
May 21–January 4
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Museum of Natural and Cultural History Galleria

An exhibition presenting now and future Indigiqueer ancestors who move beyond boundaries in life and art. 

Artists: a.c. ramírez de arellaño  |  Evan Benally Atwood  |  Geo Soctomah Neptune   |  Jeffrey Gibson  |  Lehuauakea  |  Qahir-beejee Peco  |  Roin Morigeau  | Steph Littlebird  |  Walter Scott 

Curated by Anthony Hudson and Felix Furby.

Sponsored by Chachalu Tribal Museum and Cultural Center, Native Arts and Cultures Foundation, Oregon Community Foundation, and New Expressive Work. 

Jul17
Oregon Culture Nights - Sweta Ravisankar6:00 p.m.

Culture is Medicine: Finding Connection, Hope, and Healing  Join us for live demonstrations of Oregon's living traditions Thursday nights in July. Culture bearers from...
Oregon Culture Nights - Sweta Ravisankar
July 17
6:00–7:30 p.m.
Museum of Natural and Cultural History Lawn

Culture is Medicine: Finding Connection, Hope, and Healing 

Join us for live demonstrations of Oregon's living traditions Thursday nights in July. Culture bearers from a wide variety of backgrounds will provide insider knowledge about their traditional artforms and reflect on this year’s theme: Culture is Medicine: Finding Connection, Hope, and Healing. Grab a friend and enjoy a night of performance in the museum and the museum courtyard. All ages welcome! 

Featuring Bharatanatyam Classical Indian Dance with Sweta Ravisankar and apprentice Arshia Rajeshnarayanan (MNCH Lawn) 

Hosted with the Oregon Folklife Network. 

 

Jul23
Midweek at the Museum3:30 p.m.

Join President Karl Scholz and other colleagues for an afternoon of connection and exploring at the Museum of Natural and Cultural History. Light refreshments will be...
Midweek at the Museum
July 23
3:30–5:00 p.m.
Museum of Natural and Cultural History

Join President Karl Scholz and other colleagues for an afternoon of connection and exploring at the Museum of Natural and Cultural History. Light refreshments will be served.

Capacity is 100 so please RSVP early if you wish to attend.

Jul24
Oregon Culture Nights - Smitha Chakravarthy6:00 p.m.

Culture is Medicine: Finding Connection, Hope, and Healing  Join us for live demonstrations of Oregon's living traditions Thursday nights in July. Culture bearers from...
Oregon Culture Nights - Smitha Chakravarthy
July 24
6:00–7:30 p.m.
Museum of Natural and Cultural History Lawn

Culture is Medicine: Finding Connection, Hope, and Healing 

Join us for live demonstrations of Oregon's living traditions Thursday nights in July. Culture bearers from a wide variety of backgrounds will provide insider knowledge about their traditional artforms and reflect on this year’s theme: Culture is Medicine: Finding Connection, Hope, and Healing. Grab a friend and enjoy a night of performance in the museum and the museum courtyard. All ages welcome! 

Featuring Carnatic (Indian Classical) Singing with Smitha Chakravarthy and apprentice Aditi Atreya (MNCH Lawn) 

Hosted with the Oregon Folklife Network.