Museum of Natural and Cultural History

The Museum of Natural and Cultural History enhances knowledge of Earth’s environments and cultures, inspiring stewardship of our collective past, present, and future. Oregon’s official repository for publicly-owned collections, the MNCH is home to hundreds of thousands of cultural, biological, and paleontological objects from the Pacific Northwest and around the world. The MNCH is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, distinguishing it as among the very best museums in the nation.