3 Best Landmarks in Eugene, OR

“Museum of Natural and Cultural History aims to enhance knowledge of Earth's environments and cultures, inspiring stewardship of its collective past, present, and future. The museum is the largest natural history museum in the Pacific Northwest. Today, the museum has four divisions: the Condon Paleontological Collection, an Anthropological Collections division, an Archaeological Research Division (a.k.a. OSMA), and a Public Programs Division. The museum's collections include nearly 100,000 fossils from Oregon, the Pacific Northwest, and around the world, as well as almost a million archaeological artifacts, including the famous Fort Rock sandals. Museum of Natural and Cultural History offers free admission to children (2 and under), MNCH members, UO students, faculty and staff (with ID), and active-duty military (with ID).”

“Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art was established in 1933 and holds accreditation from the American Alliance of Museums. Ellis F. Lawrence, UO dean of Architecture & Allied Arts, built the original building. The museum is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums and was designed to house the Murray Warner Collection of Oriental art, which includes more than 3,700 works of art given to the university by Gertrude Bass Warner. The museum recognizes its visitors' different learning styles and the needs of a multigenerational and diverse audience. The museum is the only academic museum in Oregon accredited by the American Alliance of Museums.”

“Shelton McMurphey Johnson House is a Victorian-era house that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The house provides the community with educational resources and hosts activities and exhibitions that showcase Eugene's people and history. The house was designed by Salem, Oregon, architect Walter D. Pugh. This house is now owned by the City of Eugene and kept open to the public by Shelton McMurphey Johnson Associates, a nonprofit group. The house displays period furniture, glassware, historic Eugene images, and changing exhibits. The residence is now open for public tours and pre-arranged private events. Admission is always free for SJM members. Shelton McMurphey Johnson House is open for tours and available for rentals.”