The best museums in Eugene in September 2025

These are the top 5 best museums in Eugene, United States, ranked by their rating and popularity in 2025. Click a museum for more information about the museum, including visitor information, exhibitions and reviews.

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Looking for the best museums in Eugene? These are the best ones:

  1. Museum of Natural and Cultural History1

    Museum of Natural and Cultural History

     Eugene, OR
    The University of Oregon Museum of Natural and Cultural History, also known as the UO Natural History Museum, is a significant natural history museum located at the University of Oregon in Eugene. It is situated near Hayward Field on the east side of the UO campus and is the largest natural history museum between Seattle and San Francisco. The museum is a center for archaeological and paleontological research in the Pacific Northwest and the wider world.
  2. Mount Pisgah Arboretum2

    Mount Pisgah Arboretum

     Eugene, OR
    The Mount Pisgah Arboretum is a non-profit botanical garden and arboretum nestled within the Howard Buford Recreation Area. It is situated between the Coast Fork of the Willamette River and the slopes of Mount Pisgah, in the vicinity of Eugene-Springfield, Oregon, USA. This location offers a unique blend of natural beauty and biodiversity, making it an interesting destination for nature lovers.
  3. Cascades Raptor Center3

    Cascades Raptor Center

     Eugene, OR
    The Cascades Raptor Center, located in Eugene, Oregon, is a unique nature center and wildlife hospital that focuses on the rehabilitation of raptors. This center is dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of sick, injured, and orphaned birds. When it's not possible to release the birds back into the wild due to their injuries or imprinting on humans, the center provides a long-term habitat for them.
  4. Maude Kerns Art Center4

    Maude Kerns Art Center

     Eugene, OR
    Maude Irvine Kerns was a renowned American artist and art educator, recognized for her avant-garde paintings. Her work was exhibited in prestigious institutions such as the Guggenheim Museum and the National Gallery of Art, earning her significant recognition in the abstract art movement in New York.
  5. Shelton McMurphey Johnson House5

    Shelton McMurphey Johnson House

     Eugene, OR
    The Shelton McMurphey Johnson House, often referred to as the Castle on the Hill, is a Victorian-era residence that holds a significant place in the history of Eugene, Oregon. Located at 303 Willamette Street, the house overlooks the city's downtown and the train depot, offering a unique perspective of the city. It is a notable landmark due to its distinctive Queen Anne style, high decorative carved wood, large circular tower, and green exterior paint and trim.

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