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Museum of Natural and Cultural History

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The Museum of Natural and Cultural History, located on the University of Oregon campus, offers a fascinating journey through Oregon's natural and cultural past. Visitors can view the state's largest collection of fossils, including a full-scale skeleton of a Columbian mammoth, and explore exhibits on Native American basketry and tools. Interactive displays and rotating special exhibits make each visit unique, while the museum's research-driven approach ensures authentic stories behind every artifact.

Don't miss

  • See the 12,000-year-old sagebrush sandals, among the oldest footwear ever found.
  • Stand beside the massive Columbian mammoth skeleton in the Oregon Hall.
  • Handle real fossils and minerals at the Discovery Table.

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You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.

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