The Top 5 Places For Art and Culture In Eugene Oregon

Despite being the second largest city in Oregon, there’s a good chance you’ve never heard of Eugene. After all, it’s no secret that Portland is the most well-known place in the state, and if you’re from other areas of the country, it can be easy to overlook other places. With that being said; however, Eugene Oregon is an interesting city with lots to over. With a mid size population, Eugene offers the best of both worlds, and residents can have somewhat of a small town feel while still enjoying many of the perks that come with living in a city. And while some wouldn’t expect a city of Eugene’s size to be much for art and culture, this little place in the Pacific Northwest actually packs a pretty mean punch in those areas. Here are the top 5 places for art and culture in Eugene Oregon.

Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art

Opened in 1933, the John Schnitzer Museum of Art is all about providing its guest with a diverse way to see art. The museum is home to is home to nearly 4,000 works of art, which means that you can easily get caught up spending your whole day in this beautiful space. This location features a wide variety of art including historic and contemporary art. The museum’s admission is only $5 for adults, and it is open Wednesday to Sunday from 11am to 5pm (open until 8 on Wednesdays).

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Shelton McMurphy Johnson House

Built in 1888, this old home is one of the most popular historic attractions in Eugene, and it doesn’t take much looking to see why. The home was originally built for the Shelton family, but over the years was also lived in by the McMurpheys and the Johnsons. These days; however, the Victorian style home is on the list of the National Historic Places and is used for events and private tours.

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Hult Center for the Performing Arts

If you ever find yourself in Eugene Oregon and are interested in enjoying a night of classic entertainment, you’ll definitely want to check out the Hult Center for Performing Arts. The center consists of several venues including a concert hall and a studio. Located in downtown Eugene, the Hult Center has become a popular attraction for various shoes and performances, and the building itself is certainly a must see.

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University of Oregon Museum of Natural and Cultural History

Best known for housing artifacts and fossils, this museum has a history that dates back almost as far as the University of Oregon. Although the museum wasn’t established at the same time as the school, the collection has been growing for years. These days, the museum has four divisions, each holding several distinct collections. According to the museum’s website, “the premier natural and cultural history museum in the State of Oregon, the MNCH is home to hundreds of thousands of ethnographic and archaeological objects, fossils, and biological specimens from Oregon, the Pacific Northwest, and around the world.” The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday from 11am to 5pm.

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McDonald Theater

Originally opened as a movie theater in 1925, the McDonald Theater remains one of the coolest places for entertainment in Eugene. Now a theater for performing arts, the venue is typically used for live shows and concerts. The current owners of the McDonald Theater have done a great job with making sure the building’s history is not forgotten and the rich legacy continues.

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