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Arts and Culture

From a collection of over 18,000 art pieces to the Grammy-winning Oregon Bach Festival, the University of Oregon’s vibrant arts and culture scene brings campus to life.

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Art and Performance Outside Your Door

The UO’s extensive museums, performance venues, and hands-on crafting spaces bring art, world-class performers, and international cultures right to campus.

  • 2 Museums on Campus
  • 300+ School of Music and Dance Events Each Year
  • 10,000 Year-Old Shoes at the Museum of Natural and Cultural History
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Showcasing a Master

The Grammy-winning Oregon Bach Festival provides an unequaled environment of performance, discovery, and community. Showcasing an innovative repertoire of traditional masterpieces with an eclectic range of programming. All the while celebrating the legacy of Johann Sebastian Bach.

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Discovering Masterpieces

At the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art, international cultures come alive through engaging exhibitions and significant collections of art. It’s a welcoming destination for discovery. And an educational experience centered on artistic expression that deepens the understanding of the human condition.

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Inspiring Research

The Museum of Natural and Cultural History is the premier natural and cultural history museum in Oregon. It encourages the stewardship of history through research, preservation, and education. Home to hundreds of thousands of ethnographic and archaeological objects, fossils, and biological specimens from Oregon, the Pacific Northwest, and the world.

Expand Your Creative Horizons

Explore two campus museums, catch a music, dance, or theater performance, or find inspiration in a class at the Craft Center—there are countless ways to engage with the UO’s creative community and rich cultural heritage.