The Labor Temple & Cafe in Astoria at night. (Oregon State Archives Scenic Images collection)Along with the many visitors centers available in state and national parks and forest areas, other independent centers teach visitors about the natural world and encourage them to speculate about those things yet to be learned. Oregonians enjoy a number of excellent institutions dedicated to furthering scientific research and education. Some of these are listed below.
Columbia Gorge Discovery Center
Address: 5000 Discovery Dr., The Dalles 97058
Phone: 541-296-8600
Web: gorgediscovery.org
Eugene Science Center
Address: 2300 Leo Harris Parkway, Eugene, OR 97401
Phone: 541-682-7888
Web: eugenesciencecenter.org
Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum
Address: 500 NE Captain Michael King Smith Wy., McMinnville 97128
Phone: 503-434-4180
Web: evergreenmuseum.org
Malheur Field Station
Address: 34848 Sodhouse Ln., Princeton 97721
Phone: 541-493-2629
Web: malheurfieldstation.org
Oregon Coast Aquarium
Address: 2820 SE Ferry Slip Rd., Newport 97365
Phone: 541-867-3474
Web: aquarium.org
Oregon Museum of Science & Industry (OMSI)
Address: 1945 SE Water Ave., Portland 97214
Phone: 503-797-4000
Web: omsi.edu
Oregon State University Hatfield Marine Science Center
Address: 2030 SE Marine Science Dr., Newport 97365
Phone: 541-867-0100
Web: hmsc.oregonstate.edu
Oregon Zoo
Address: 4001 SW Canyon Rd., Portland 97221
Phone: 503-220-2540
Web: oregonzoo.org
Rice Northwest Museum of Rocks & Minerals
Address: 26385 NW Groveland Drive, Hillsboro, 97124
Phone: 503-647-2418
Web: ricenorthwestmuseum.org
ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum
Address: 1500 E Main St., Ashland 97520
Phone: 541-482-6767
Web: scienceworksmuseum.org
University of Oregon Museum of Natural & Cultural History
Address: 1680 E 15th Ave., Eugene 97403
Phone: 541-346-3024
Web: mnch.uoregon.edu
Wallowology Natural History Discovery Center
Address: 508 N. Main St., Joseph 97846
Phone: 541-432-0112
Web: www.wallowology.org
World Forestry Center
Address: 4033 SW Canyon Rd., Portland 97221
Phone: 503-228-1367
Web: worldforestry.org