University of Oregon Museum of Art - Eugene, OR - Popular art museum

The University Of Oregon Museum Of Art is a popular art museum located in Eugene, Oregon. It's housed on the campus of the University of Oregon and is more commonly known as the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art, and is one of six Oregon museums to be accredited by the American Association of Museums.

The museum was first opened to the public in 1933 and was originally founded to house the 3,700 works of art in the Murray Warner Collection of Oriental Art, a stunning collection given to the University of Oregon by Gertrude Bass Warner. It's grown considerably since then and features stunning art collections, exhibitions and a number of educational programs to offer even more to students and fans of art.

The various collections on offer include both historic and contemporary art with works coming from across the globe. It has particularly impressive collections of Chinese, Japanese, Korean and American art and has something to appeal to all artistic tastes. Just a few of the galleries and exhibitions on offer include the Morris Graves Gallery and the Betty and John Soreng Gallery, and in total the permanent collections amass to some 13,000 objects.

There are several additional tours and programs on offer to suit all age groups and interests, and there are a number of hands-on experiences available to get kids interested in art and its history. There are tours and programs for younger children right up to University students and faculty, with a number of additional resources also being available to keep the learning going.

The museum has an on-site cafy offering a variety of drinks and snacks throughout the day, with a number of seasonal soups, salads, drinks and sandwiches being available. There's also the museum gift shop, the perfect place to pick up a souvenir, gift or educational item as a reminder of the day.

The museum is open throughout the year with regular opening hours being 11am to 5pm on Tuesdays and Thursday through to Sunday, and from 11am to 8pm on Wednesdays. It's closed every Monday and all major public holidays, but if you're unsure be sure to check in advance to avoid disappointment.

Admission prices are $5 for adults and $3 for seniors aged 62 and over, and it's completely free for children aged 18 and under, all University students and faculty with valid ID, and for all museum members. There are several admission offers available including being able to pay what you want on Wednesdays between 5pm and 8pm, and free general admission on the first Friday of every month.

The University Of Oregon Museum Of Art is a great place to go for anyone with an interest in art or the history of it. It has a great range of collections to appeal to all artistic tastes and is a must-see for all art students, and is well worth the trip for anyone in Eugene looking for a more cultured and informative day out.