3 Best Landmarks in Eugene, OR

" 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. Admission is always free for SJM members.

" 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.

" Oregon Air and Space Museum is committed to the display of artifacts and aircraft depicting the history of aeronautics and space technology. It is a local attraction for pilots, model builders, historians, and aviation enthusiasts of all ages. The museum is a modern educational resource for schools. The Oregon Air and Space Museum is a non-profit organization focused primarily on grants, funding for membership, and donations.