The best arts & culture spots in Eugene

7 arts & culture spots we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Lane County History Museum

Arts & Culture

If your group texts are 80 percent "remember when," Lane County History Museum turns that energy into something nerdy and delightful with…

740 W 13th Ave

“If your group texts are 80 percent "remember when," Lane County History Museum turns that energy into something nerdy and delightful with artifacts, photo archives, and story map exhibits that spotlight Eugene’s past. Pop in this week to browse the research reading room and spark a new obsession.”

From the Eugene newsletter, August 5, 2026

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Adventure! Children's Museum

Arts & Culture

Expansive venue featuring hands-on exhibits made of recycled materials, plus toys, classes and events.

490 Valley River Center

“Expansive venue featuring hands-on exhibits made of recycled materials, plus toys, classes and events.”

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Museum of Natural and Cultural History

Arts & Culture

Small museum affiliated with the U of O showcasing ancient NW peoples & animals, geology & botany.

1680 E 15th Ave

“Small museum affiliated with the U of O showcasing ancient NW peoples & animals, geology & botany.”

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Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art

Arts & Culture

University art museum since 1933 known for its Asian & Northwest art collections.

1430 Johnson Lane

“University art museum since 1933 known for its Asian & Northwest art collections.”

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Eugene Science Center

Arts & Culture

Kid-focused museum featuring rotating hands-on science exhibits & a planetarium.

2300 Leo Harris Pkwy

“Kid-focused museum featuring rotating hands-on science exhibits & a planetarium.”

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Shelton McMurphey Johnson House

Arts & Culture

Castle-like Victorian mansion built in 1888 offering regular tours & holiday formal teas.

303 Willamette St

“Castle-like Victorian mansion built in 1888 offering regular tours & holiday formal teas.”

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Hult Center for the Performing Arts

Arts & Culture

Opened in 1982, this modern facility includes 2 performance halls, a meeting venue & public artwork.

1 Eugene Center

“Opened in 1982, this modern facility includes 2 performance halls, a meeting venue & public artwork.”

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