PROGRAM GUIDE - University of Oregon

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UNIVERSITY OF OREGON MUSEUM OF NATURAL AND CULTURAL HISTORY ? WINTER 2015?16

WINTER SOLSTICE CELEBRATION

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, 5:00?8:00 P.M.

COMMEMORATING 30 YEARS OF THE JENSEN ARCTIC COLLECTION

Light up the darkest time of year at our annual winter solstice event. From crafts and face painting to Alaskan poets and traditional Inupiaq dancing, there's something for everyone at this Arctic-themed celebration of winter! General admission, $5. Admission is free with a nonperishable food donation (per person) to FOOD for Lane County. Museum memberships make the perfect gift. Purchase a new membership for half-price during the solstice celebration!

Programs for Children and Families

FEBRUARY FAMILY DAY

MYSTERIES OF THE DEEP

Saturday, February 20, 11:00 a.m.?4:00 p.m.

From ancient buzz saw sharks to giant sabertooth salmon, Pacific Northwest waters have been home to mysterious animals for millions of years. Bring the family, explore our Buzz Saw Sharks of Long Ago exhibit, and dive into the deep past with with a variety of fun activities! Admission is $10 per family (up to two adults and four children) and free for MNCH members.

Little Wonders

Stories and Activities for Preschoolers ? Second Friday of the Month, 10:30 a.m.

Learn and play! You and your child are invited to join us for stories, crafts, museum exploration, and more. Admission is $5 per family (up to two adults and two children) and free for museum members.

December 11, 2015

Arctic Animals Learn about animals that live near the North Pole-- like Arctic foxes, Kodiak bears, and snowy owls.

January 8, 2016

Animal Tracks What can footprints tell us about animals? Explore different animal tracks, and make some of your own to take home.

February 12, 2016

Is That My Shadow? Learn about groundhogs, shadows, and the special day that celebrates them both.

Each participating family gets 10 percent off museum store purchases (15 percent off for museum members). The store carries a variety of fun and educational gifts-- including the Little Wonders book lineup!

1680 East 15th Avenue, Eugene, Oregon ? 541-346-3024 ? natural-history.uoregon.edu

Exhibits

The BUZz SAw sharkS of LOng AGo

Featuring the Art of Ray Troll and Friends

Dive into the deep past and unravel the mystery of the buzz saw shark! Fun for the whole family, the exhibit combines original art, spectacular fossils, and a good dose of scientific humor to shed light on this freaky and fascinating fish.

EXPLOREOREGON

300 million years of Northwest natural history

Discover the giant sabertooth salmon and other amazing animals from Oregon's past, and take part in a discussion about climate, conservation, and our future.

Get Ready for Big Changes in 2016!

This January, we begin construction on Oregon--Where Past Is Present and the surrounding exhibit spaces in the museum's south wing. The undertaking will bring new interactive displays, fresh content, and other exciting updates to the 10-year-old hall--plus a brand new exhibition featuring Oregon's Paisley Caves. Get ready for a richer, more dynamic experience of Oregon's heritage . . . and in the meantime, please excuse our dust!

Highlights of the Jensen Arctic Collection

Final Day: January 10

Journey into the unique cultures and ecosystems of a rapidly changing region.

Site Seeing--

Snapshots of Historical Archaeology in Oregon

Final Day: January 10

Get new view into 19thcentury Oregon.

Oregon--Where Past Is Present

Redesign begins January 11

Closed for construction January 25 through spring 2016 Discover 15,000 years of Pacific Northwest culture, including the world's oldest shoes.

Open Tuesday through Sunday, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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December 2015

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2 Winter

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Ideas on Tap 6:00 p.m.

4 Free First

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Friday

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Wednesday

IDEAS

ON TAP

Same day,

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new time!

6:00 p.m.

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Wednesday

Little Wonders 10:30 a.m.

18 Winter

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Solstice

Celebration

5:00?8:00 p.m.

First Wednesday

of the month

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at Springfield's

Sprout!

Marketplace

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January 2016

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1 New Year's Day 2

Museum closed

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10 Site Seeing

FINAL DAY

Jensen Arctic Collection FINAL DAY

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11 Oregon--Where 12

Past Is Present construction begins

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6 Ideas on Tap

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6:00 p.m.

13 Melinda Marie 14

Jett? lecture

5:30 p.m.

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Little Wonders 10:30 a.m.

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20 Oregon Coast 21

Aquarium Excursion

28 A Honey of

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a Dinner

5:00 p.m.

2PM Talks ? Tuesdays through Sundays in the exhibit halls ? Included with admission

1680 East 15th Avenue, Eugene, Oregon ? 541-346-3024 ? natural-history.uoregon.edu

February 2016

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Mon

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3 Ideas on Tap

6:00 p.m.

5 Free First Friday

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Little Wonders 10:30 a.m.

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17 Climate Change

Research

Symposium

9:00 a.m.?

4:00 p.m.

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Family Day

MYSTERIES OF THE DEEP

Bring the family and dive into the fascinating world of sharks! Saturday, February 20

19 Darwin

Conversations: Leif Tapanila 5:30 p.m.

20 Mysteries of

the Deep 11:00 a.m.? 4:00 p.m.

26 Darwin

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Conversations:

Laura Jordan-

Smith

5:30 p.m.

Winter Wednesdays at Past and Presents, the Museum Store

DECEMBER 2, 9, AND 16

The museum store is open late on Winter Wednesdays, welcoming holiday shoppers until 6:00 p.m. Browse our unique inventory emphasizing local and Northwest artists and authors, and enjoy 20 percent off your purchase of any nonconsignment item. MNCH members receive an additional 10 percent off.

Free admission to our exhibits from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. Admission to the museum store is always free.

Special artist appearances, 4:30 to 6:00 p.m.

December 2 Olive oil lamps and pottery by Chris Borg

December 16 Hand painted cards by Ketzia Schoneberg

December 9 Maps by Dave Imus, Imus Geographics

Open Tuesday through Sunday, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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