The best arts & culture spots in Lane County

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 Springfield newsletter, October 21, 2026

Adventure! Children's Museum is your keep-them-busy champion, with hands-on exhibits that spark curiosity, creative projects made from recycled materials, and kid-friendly classes and events.

From the Springfield newsletter, September 30, 2026

Museum of Natural and Cultural History connects Eugene to science and culture with exhibits on Oregon’s deep past and living traditions, from archaeology and paleontology to the Oregon Folklife Network. Check it out this week, with summer jam-packed with events and exhibits.

From the Springfield newsletter, September 22, 2026

Whether you’re craving a quiet hour or a spark of inspiration, Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art is delivering with thoughtful exhibitions and deep collections. Swing by for Collecting America: Recent Acquisitions, then wander the galleries and remember why living in a college town is pretty great.

From the Springfield newsletter, September 17, 2026

Lane County’s only hands-on science museum and planetarium, Eugene Science Center delivers interactive exhibits, an Outdoor Science Park, and planetarium laser shows spanning K-Pop, Radiohead, and Led Zeppelin. Take a quick brain break this week, with or without kids, and leave feeling smarter than your group chat.

From the Eugene newsletter, September 27, 2026

Built in 1888, the castle-like Shelton McMurphey Johnson House in the Skinner Butte neighborhood turns local history into a hangout with guided tours, cozy seasonal teas, and offbeat gatherings like game nights, book chats, and Sit and Stitch.

From the Eugene newsletter, September 19, 2026

Hult Center for the Performing Arts is Eugene’s go-to for everything from Tony Award-winning musicals to comedy, concerts and dance, split between the grand Silva Concert Hall and intimate Soreng Theater. Keep an eye on Broadway in Eugene and the resident companies for a weeknight escape that actually feels special.

From the Eugene newsletter, September 26, 2026

Family-friendly museum showcasing local mining history with gold-panning activities.

Urban Artisan is a locally owned creative studio with hands-on workshops for resin pouring, candle making, hat burning with a hat bar, and more. Book a public class or gather your crew for team bonding or private parties. There’s something for everyone.

From the Springfield newsletter, October 15, 2026

Let your everyday spaces do more this week. With more than 15 years painting for businesses, schools, and homes, Mural Painter Jess Brinkerhoff crafts place-based murals rooted in nature that bring people together, so goodbye beige boredom.

From the Eugene newsletter, September 21, 2026

From toddlers in tutus to grown-ups chasing long-forgotten pliés, All That Dance Co turns Eugene-Springfield into a stage with ballet, hip hop and more, plus First Steps, Foundations and Intensive programs. Friendly vibe, real training and plenty of chances to perform... your kid or you might just catch the bug.

From the Springfield newsletter, October 7, 2026