Things to do in Oregon, United States: The Best Natural History Museums

December 15, 2021 Diedre Savory

Discover the best top things to do in Oregon, United States including The Fossil Museum, Tamastslikt Cultural Institute, Museum of the Oregon Territory, Rice NW Museum of Rocks and Minerals, Sunriver Nature Center, Thomas Condon Paleontology Center, Cedar Mill Historical Society.
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1. The Fossil Museum

501 First St, Fossil, OR 97830-8293 +1 541-763-2113 http://www.fossilmuseum.net/
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5.0 based on 4 reviews

The Fossil Museum

2. Tamastslikt Cultural Institute

47106 Wildhorse Blvd, Pendleton, OR 97801-6111 +1 541-966-9748 http://www.tamastslikt.org
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4.5 based on 211 reviews

Tamastslikt Cultural Institute

The institute chronicles tribal heritage and the impact of Western migration from the Native American perspective.

Reviewed By Bookwonk

Pendleton has a LOT of high quality cultural attractions, and ideally visitors should stay for a couple days and do them all, but if you only have time for one, this is where I’d send you. The addition of interpretive information about contemporary Native culture sets it apart from most museums, and you’ll leave with a good understanding of Plateau culture. Plan 1 1/2 to 2 hours.

3. Museum of the Oregon Territory

211 Tumwater Dr, Oregon City, OR 97045-2900 +1 503-655-5574 [email protected] http://www.clackamashistory.org
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4.5 based on 40 reviews

Museum of the Oregon Territory

Museum with exhibits on the local history of Clackamas County, from Native American tribes, through settlement in the 19th & 20th centuries to the present. Special exhibits including the Kaegi Pharmacy - a complete pharmacy straight from the late 1800s and early 1900s. Open 10:30 am - 4:30 pm Tuesday through Saturday.

4. Rice NW Museum of Rocks and Minerals

26385 NW Groveland Dr, Hillsboro, OR 97124-9351 +1 503-647-2418 [email protected] http://www.ricenorthwestmuseum.org
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4.5 based on 185 reviews

Rice NW Museum of Rocks and Minerals

The Rice Northwest Museum of Rocks and Minerals houses a world-class collection recognized as the finest in the Pacific Northwest and one of the best in the nation. Located just west of Portland, Oregon, in Hillsboro, the Museum showcases not only fine rocks and minerals, but also fossils, meteorites, lapidary art, and gemstones from both the Pacific Northwest and all around the world.

Reviewed By 113duanew - Salem, United States

There is no way to describe this place in a way that would make it sound as truly amazing as it is. The place is room after room of wonder and your imagination can not help but go into overdrive. I highly recommend this for all ages.

5. Sunriver Nature Center

57245 River Road, Sunriver, OR 97707 +1 541-593-4394 [email protected] http://www.sunrivernaturecenter.org/
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4.5 based on 63 reviews

Sunriver Nature Center

The Sunriver Nature Center features interpretive exhibits, live birds-of-prey, amphibians and snakes, meteorite exhibit, educational programs, botanical garden, and nature trail. Winter hours: 10am - 4pm, Wednesday through Saturday

6. Thomas Condon Paleontology Center

Hwy 19, Dayville, OR 97825 +1 541-987-2333 http://www.nps.gov
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4.5 based on 42 reviews

Thomas Condon Paleontology Center

7. Cedar Mill Historical Society

12505 NW Cornell Rd Ste 4, Portland, OR 97229-5651 +1 503-803-1813 http://www.cedarmill.org/history/

The Cedar Mill Historical Society is a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to discovering and promoting the history of our community, from prehistory to the present day. Understanding our history helps us connect to our community.

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