History, Culture & Museums
Visit historic landmarks and community icons on walking tours or road trips across the region. Discover amazing antiquities and a wealth of history at local museums from the University of Oregon's esteemed exhibits to passion-fueled community collections of aircraft, military relics and cultural heritage.
Tour a 100-year-old lighthouse, visit the Mims House which was the first Black-owned property in Eugene, and pay tribute to fallen veterans at the Wall of Honor Memorial.
Culture & Heritage Events
Free First Friday at Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art
On the first Friday of the month, admission to the museum is free.
Free First Friday at the Museum of Natural and Cultural History
The Museum of Natural and Cultural History offers free admission on the first Friday of the month. Investigate Oregon's…
Gifts for Grads at the Museum of Natural and Cultural History Gift Shop
Shopping for the science grad in your life? Head to the museum store! From geoscience water bottles to chemistry-themed…
UO Commencement Free Entry at the Museum of Natural and Cultural History
Congratulations, Ducks! In honor of the University of Oregon commencement, the Museum of Natural and Cultural History…
Cultural & Heritage Organizations
Learn about how these cultural and heritage organizations are making a difference.
Discovering the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art
I had never heard of Artemisia Gentileschi until I saw one of her stunning paintings exhibited at the… Read More
Guide to Eugene's Irish Pubs
Whether it is Saint Patrick's Day or just another afternoon that calls for a pint of Guinness, these… Read More
6 International Vacations That Are Actually In Oregon
Dreaming of a trip to France's wine country or Norway's legendary waterfalls? Until you take… Read More
DisOrient Film Festival & Asian American Culture in Eugene
This weekend, Friday, March 7, through Sunday, March 9, Eugene welcomes the DisOrient Asian American Film… Read More
Guide to Eugene's Health Food Stores
Oregon has an extensive health food store heritage with thriving co-ops and natural food stores. Since… Read More
Strides for Social Justice in Eugene
Learn about the people, places and events that have shaped the experience of Black residents in Eugene… Read More
Strides for Social Justice in Eugene
Learn about the people, places and events that have shaped the experience of Black residents in Eugene. Introduced in 2021, the Strides for Social…
The Eugene, Cascades & Coast region (Lane County) sits astride a diverse ecological landscape with lands on the Oregon coast, coast mountains…