Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art
Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art
4.5
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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The University of Oregon's Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art is a premier Pacific Northwest museum for exhibitions and collections of historic and contemporary art. The mission of the museum is to enhance the University of Oregon’s academic mission and to further the appreciation and enjoyment of the visual arts for the general public. The JSMA features significant collections galleries devoted to art from China, Japan, Korea, Europe, and the Americas as well as changing special exhibition galleries. The JSMA is one of seven museums—and the only academic art museum-- in Oregon accredited by the American Alliance of Museums.
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Eugenian830
Eugene, Oregon1 contribution
This museum has everything from asian to modern and many fun things in between. As an Art History major, I love to browse each new exhibit and see what's new. The "Iconicity" exhibit is really interesting and there is a gorgeous small scale, but still quite large, jade pagoda that I love as well. Hours are great. Every day till 5 except wednesdays till 7, and they are closed mondays. Admission is free for students (U of O, with Student ID) and children, I believe under 16, $3 for seniors and $4 for adults. The price is very reasonable, the reason being because some very dedicated student volunteer. Oh, and don't forget the building itself, a beautifully done building by the architect Ellis Lawrence, the first achitecture dean at the University of Oregon (a very highly regarded achitecture school!). PS. The museum is handicap accessible and there is a gift shop, cafe and interactive childrens area.
Written January 14, 2009
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carole m
29 contributions
Aug 2018 • Friends
This is a fabulous gem of a gallery! The hallway of children's art is enough to knock your socks off, but keep going...there is so much to see. The Asian collection is top-notch and the permanent collection contained works from Picasso, Basquiat, Kandinsky and Matisse. This is a definite "must see" for anyone, but especially art lovers.
Written September 1, 2018
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NWLife
93 contributions
Nov 2019 • Solo
Dropped by this hidden cafe for lunch and it did not disappoint. The menu is simple and fresh. I ordered the Quiche du jour which was Squash & Chèvre, served with field greens and baguette. Meal arrived in about 10 minutes.
Seating area is good, holds about 60 people but was loud during the lunch hour. Lots of 2 person tables, a few larger tables that can be used by a group or several singles. Good variety.
Hidden gem for leisurely lunch with a friend or solo.
*On my way out I rounded out my meal with a TomBumble bar (divine!)
Seating area is good, holds about 60 people but was loud during the lunch hour. Lots of 2 person tables, a few larger tables that can be used by a group or several singles. Good variety.
Hidden gem for leisurely lunch with a friend or solo.
*On my way out I rounded out my meal with a TomBumble bar (divine!)
Written November 13, 2019
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George B
Eugene, OR5 contributions
Oct 2018 • Couples
You'll like the museum and its current and permanent shows, especially its Asian collection. Some of the minor galleries are not well lighted. Free admission on home football game weekends.
Written November 6, 2018
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Rcanaga
Eugene, OR140 contributions
Nov 2018 • Friends
Any time you can walk in to a museum and see 5 Picassos, 2 Deigo Riveras, a Modigli sculpture, a Bonnard nude, "Liza" by Warhol, and still be amazed at the next turn, you have a good day.
Written November 5, 2018
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str8oz
Salt Lake City, UT85 contributions
Sep 2018 • Family
Like most museums, there is a lot of low-quality art, like communist propaganda pieces. But there are a lot of really nice things here too. I was amazed by some of the Asian art.
Written September 4, 2018
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Kjay
Klamath Falls, OR522 contributions
Jun 2015 • Solo
This small art museum located on the University of Oregon campus offers way more than exhibits! Today featured a wonderful Sunday afternoon concert of classical guitar music free to the public, in conjunction with the city’s Bach Festival. Extra events have also included First Friday Art Talks, Art and Healing Workshops, Family Days of Storytelling through Art, Opening Receptions, Gallery Tours, Annual Mother’s Day Powwows, Conversations with Artists, a Fringe Festival evening, and so much more! Stop by the Visitor Information Center in downtown Eugene, or check the museum’s website &/or brochures for upcoming events. Museum hours are Tues.-Sun., 11 AM – 5 PM; Wed. open to 8 PM. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for seniors, & free for those 18 yr. & younger. Of course, see the exhibits too – which showcase breathtaking Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and American art in multiple galleries on the second floor. Highlighted are items from the permanent collections, as well as significant works from guest artists – such as Rick Bartow whose powerful exhibit runs to August 9, 2015. Certainly this museum goes above and beyond to “enrich your life!”
Written June 28, 2015
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Jack37
Lewistown, PA161 contributions
Apr 2013 • Solo
Large building. $3 for seniors. Some modern art, a large room of Japanese things, Korean calligraphy. One room of third-rate European painting. Did the whole thing in twenty minutes.
Written May 2, 2013
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MojoLad
Graton, CA310 contributions
Apr 2013 • Family
I've gone through this interesting museum a few times, as my children one at a time considered the University of Oregon as their college and came for a campus tour. From the outside it's almost impossible to guess it's a traditional art museum within, and I must say that every visit has proved surprising, both for the range and the quality of their displays. Admission is free for students, but only $5 for outsiders and it's money well spent. The gift shop is also lively and fun, though rather expensive as museum gift shops inevitably are. I can also recommend the adjacent café for a high quality snack and very decent coffee. In the center of the building is a small reflecting pool surrounded by a lovely Romanesque peristyle with 1930s-era lunettes and stonework, a most peaceful spot to stroll through.
Written April 25, 2013
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Clinton S
Eugene6 contributions
Nov 2011 • Couples
I was visiting a friend in Eugene and she suggested we go to the museum and then grab some lunch in their cafe. I was stunned at how large and beautiful the museum was! Their main gallery is HUGE and the contemporary art show that we saw was incredible. But then, I was really impressed by all of the galleries. They have one large section of the museum that is dedicated to Asian art, which I particularly enjoyed. A couple of other standouts were a Picasso portrait, and an American art gallery that had an installation on the theme of birds -- unexpected and very interesting. I'm definitely coming back when I visit my friend again.
Written March 16, 2012
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Sharon S
Florence, OR5 contributions
What are the hours and days you are open and what is the entree cost
Leslie007
Eugene, OR26 contributions
Hours
Wednesday - Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday Open until 8:00 p.m.
Admission
Museum Members FREE
Adults $5
Seniors (62+) $3
K-12 (18 and under) FREE
University/College students FREE
UO Faculty/Staff FREE
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