jordon schnitzer museum of art

The old UofO Museum of Art had a major infusion of funding. Nearly doubled in size & revitalized, a visit to the museum is a great way to spend the afternoon. Entry fees are $5 (and less for seniors, museum membres and children.) Almost a secret is that the first Friday of every month is free admission! There are striking permanent collections of Korean, Japanese and Chinese art, including interesting costumes & sculptures. The Chinese thrones have been sort of centerpieces for these displays for decades. There is also an on-going gallery showing European icons. Most exciting are some of the recent special shows. Seeing Andy Warhol's work up close was awesome. Through June 2006 Van Gogh's painting "A Woman Walking in A Garden" will be on display along with a beautiful pointillist landscape by Henri Edmond Cross. Pointillist painters use tiny dots to create their works, and the Cross painting should not be missed. On the University of Oregon campus. There is also a small gift shop and a cafe (a branch of the celebrated Eugene Marche restaurant.) more

The Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art is leaps and bounds above the "old" museum. Some of the best changes were made in the educational realm. The renovation included a huge area for class trips or workshops/classes. Several times a year they host a family day. We've gone to two of them and they are fabulous. Lots of activities for the whole family, puppet shows, etc. Parking can be a hassle but it's definitely worth it to take advantage of the new museum. more

The Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art has recently been remodeled. They have many exhibits of both American and European art. They also feature Korean, Chinese and Japanese art. There are studio art classes for both children and adults. There are also special events including some lectures and musical performances. more