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Eugene Science Center

2300 Leo Harris Pkwy · Eugene, OR

Why you should go…

Eugene Science Center is an independent nonprofit science museum in Alton Baker Park, established in 1961. The 10,000 square foot facility features interactive, inquiry-based exhibits, planetarium shows and camp programs aimed primarily at children ages 0 to 14. It houses one of the largest planetariums in the Pacific Northwest.

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Good to know

General museums guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Check the special exhibition separately

    Touring shows usually carry their own ticket and their own opening hours, listed apart from general admission.

  • Look for the free window

    Many museums run community days, member evenings, or discounted late openings. It is worth a look before you pay full price.

  • Travel light through the door

    Large bags and backpacks often have to go to a coat check, and lines for it move slowly at opening.

  • Weekday mornings beat weekend afternoons

    School groups clear out by early afternoon midweek, while weekends stay busy from late morning on.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Eugene Science Center, ordered by straight-line distance.

  • Shopping
    Local Gem

    Eugene Saturday Market

    Free

    The oldest weekly open-air crafts market in the US, with handmade goods, food carts and live music in downtown Eugene.

    1.2 mi awaySwitch it up: Shopping

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Family Favorite

    Cascades Raptor Center

    Under $25

    Nonprofit nature center and wildlife hospital in the hills above Eugene showcasing native birds of prey.

    4.8 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor

  • Sightseeing
    Outdoor Adventure

    Lane County

    Free

    Regional tourism office covering Eugene, Springfield and the central Oregon coast from Florence to the Cascades.

    5.0 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Albany

    Free

    Historic Willamette Valley city known for cast-iron architecture, riverside trails and antique shopping.

    40 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Outdoor Adventure

    C&M Stables

    $50+

    Guided horseback rides along Oregon Coast beaches and dunes near Florence.

    51 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Family Favorite

    Sandland Adventures

    $25–$50

    Dune buggy and sandrail tours through the Oregon Dunes, plus a family fun center in Florence.

    51 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor