Eugene Science Center
The Eugene Science Center, located in Alton Baker Park in Eugene, Oregon, United States, is a science and technology center for children, families, and school groups. It goes back to 1961. Add Autzen Stadium, 0.3 mi away, to a visit.
A museum inside Eugene
You can stay in Eugene
Eugene Science Center is inside Eugene, which has 65 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep and Oct
May, June, July, August, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 65–83°. When to go ↓
An airport 8 miles away
Eugene (EUG) has airline service, about 8 miles from Eugene Science Center.
Established in 1961
Eugene Science Center dates from 1961. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Highs and lows by month
The months below show the weather around Eugene Science Center.
Eugene Science Center
The Eugene Science Center, located in Alton Baker Park in Eugene, Oregon, United States, is a science and technology center for children, families, and school groups. The 10,000-square-foot (930 m2) museum near Autzen Stadium features changing interactive exhibits, planetarium shows, camp programs, special events and other science and technology-related education programs. Eugene Science Center is an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1961
Staying near Eugene Science Center
Lodging nearby is in Eugene (65) and Springfield (26).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Eugene Science Center | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugene | in town | — | 65 40 hotels · 8 motels · 9 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel · 3 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 178,618 | $460K | D |
| Springfield | 5 mi east | 5 min | 26 17 hotels · 3 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 4 RV parks | 61,431 | $359K | C− |
| Coburg | 6 mi north | 10 min | 5 1 hotel · 2 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 1,373 | $494K | — |
| Cottage Grove | 18 mi south | 25 min | 13 6 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 10,851 | $347K | C |
| Elmira | 14 mi west | 20 min | 7 1 inn or B&B · 4 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 319 | $315K | — |
| Creswell | 10 mi south | 15 min | 3 2 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins | 5,566 | $436K | — |
| Junction City | 13 mi northwest | 20 min | 4 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground | 7,224 | $422K | — |
| Marcola | 13 mi northeast | 20 min | 2 1 hotel · 1 lodge or cabins | 407 | $339K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Other places close by
Places worth adding lie within 65 miles.
1in town Stadium & arenaAutzen Stadium
2in town Stadium & arenaHayward Field
3in town Stadium & arenaMatthew Knight Arena
36 mi Stadium & arenaReser Stadium
65 mi MountainThree Sisters
54 mi Theme parkEnchanted Forest
60 mi Park & preserveOregon Dunes National Recreation Area
4in town MuseumJordan Schnitzer Museum of ArtPhoto credits
Autzen Stadium: Another Believer, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Hayward Field: Jsayre64, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Matthew Knight Arena: Visitor7, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Reser Stadium: Zapper258, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Three Sisters: USGS photo by Lyn Topinka, Public domain · Enchanted Forest: Trashbag (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area: Joe Mabel (on Flickr as Joe Mabel from Seattle, US), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art: User:Akendall, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Eugene Science Center in questions
Is Eugene Science Center in Eugene?
Yes. It’s inside Eugene, OR.
When is the best time to visit Eugene Science Center?
May, June, July, August, September and October, with highs of 65–83°.
What is the closest airport to Eugene Science Center?
Eugene (EUG), about 8 miles away. The nearest big hub is Portland (PDX), about 108 miles.
Where should I stay near Eugene Science Center?
Eugene (in town, 65 places to stay), Springfield (5 mi, 26 places to stay) and Coburg (6 mi, 5 places to stay).
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