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Willamette Valley
- Mission Mill Museum, Salem
A living tribute to the Willamette
Valley's textile industry, featuring an 1896 woolen mill, historic homes
dating to 1841, and shops in a park-like setting.
503-585-7012,
1-800-874-7012.
http://www.missionmill.org/
- Bush House, Salem
A 10,000 square-foot mansion built in 1878 is
now a museum set among 90 acres of oak groves, gardens, an art center and an
old greenhouse.
503-363-4714
http://www.oregonlink.com/bush_house/index.html
- A.C. Gilbert’s Discovery Village, Salem
A.C. Gilbert’s Discovery
Village is an interactive children’s museum where the imagination comes alive.
Children and adults enjoy hands-on learning through exhibits, classes, and
daily activities.
503-371-3631.
http://www.acgilbert.org/
- The Science Factory, Eugene
For more than 35 years The Science Factory (formerly known as WISTEC) has
been the catalyst for a spontaneous reaction between the curiosity and
imagination of children. The museum's periodically changing displays
provide mind-stretching, hands-on encounters with wonders of the universe
ranging from transcendent nature of atomic particles to what keeps bridges
from falling down and computers humming. At The Science Factory, "hard"
subjects like math and science melt into fun!
541-682-7888.
Email: info@sciencefactory.org
http://www.sciencefactory.org
- Oregon Air & Space Museum, Eugene
Depicting the story of
Oregon's aviation heritage and history. Group tours arranged anytime.
541-461-1101.
- University of Oregon Museum of Natural History, Eugene
541-346-3024.
http://natural-history.uoregon.edu/
- Mt. Pisgah Arboretum, Eugene
A 208-acre "living museum" on the
banks of the Coast Fork of the Willamette River. Seven miles of all-weather
trails lead visitors through conifer forests, oak woodlands and riparian
areas. For information about tours and workshops call
541-747-1504.
http://www.efn.org/~mtpisgah
- Nearby Nature, Eugene
A nonprofit educational organization hosts
free nature walks, environmental restoration work parties, and day camps in
East Alton Baker Park.
541-687-9699
http://www.nearbynature.org
- Cascades Raptor Center, Eugene
A nature park featuring 25 species of native Oregon birds of prey, including
hawk, owls, eagles and falcons. The birds in captivity are disabled and thus
non-releasable. More than 40 birds in large cages. Open to the public from
10-4 Tue., Thur. and Sat. Group tours may be scheduled on other days.
Admission: $4 adults, $3 teens, $2 children. 32275 Fox Hollow Road
541-485-1320
www.raptor-center.org
- Dorris Ranch Living History Farm, Springfield
Enjoy self-guided
tours on trails that lead you through 250 acres of filbert orchards, natural
wildlife areas, and river front greenways.
541-736-4544.
http://www.willamalane.org./a_parks/park-dorris.htm
- Springfield Museum, Springfield
Located in a historic power
station. Historic Springfield Interpretive Center. Changing exhibits.
541-726-2300. Call 541-726-3677 to schedule tours.
http://www.springfieldmuseum.com/
- Shelton McMurphey Johnson House, Eugene
The Shelton-McMurphey-Johnson House, built in 1888, was often referred to as the
“Castle on the Hill” because of the panoramic views of Eugene and the
surrounding hills.
541-484-0808.
http://www.smjhouse.org/
- Lane County Historical Museum, Eugene
The Lane County Historical
Museum opened in 1951 and is dedicated to collecting, preserving and
interpreting Lane County’s history from the early 1800’s to the present.
541-682-4242. Email: lchm@efn.org,
http://www.lchmuseum.org/
- West Eugene Wetlands, Eugene
The West Eugene Wetlands includes more than 2,200 acres of open space
within the city limits of Eugene. There are more than two miles of
walking trails, boardwalks, a wildlife observation blind, several
interpretive overlooks and a paved bike path that follows Amazon Creek
through the wetlands.
Call 541-683-6181 for more information.
http://www.ci.eugene.or.us/parks/wetlands/
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