Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art

Totally enjoyable little museum. Took a couple of hours to go through. Very nice and diverse group of Japanese art when I went. I had the place almost to myself for the first hour of a rainy Sunday morning. I never did figure out the parking; the signs said reserved Monday through Friday so since it was the weekend I parked and hoped for the best! My unticketed car was still there when I got back though.

It is very worthy visiting this museum. There are so many historical staff，such as Chinese pottery in Tang «San cai”， Dargon Throne in Qing Dynasty… I love the trip in this museum and I got a lot new thinkings in my brain.

I was really impressed with this museum.
I figured that in a town the size of Eugene’s it wouldn’t be all that large of a place. But wow, they had an amazing collection. I had a great time viewing all of them.
My favorite pieces were the Russian religious works from the 1500s. Really beautiful. It was the first time I’ve seen Russian works from that time period in person.
I felt that the museum was well laid out and we were lucky enough to be there when they had a Monet on exhibit as well. We practically had the place to ourselves. It was over the university’s spring break. Hot tip for you, definitely try to go when the school is on break. The museums on campus stay open and its really quiet.
I’d like to go back again someday.

The museum always features something interesting, and the permanent collections are noteworthy. The original part of the building was designed by Ellis F. Lawrence.

We were in here for a long time to avoid the heat but I never got bored, there is so much to see, especially in the Asian wing. The docent showed us how to use the tablet to read more about each vase in the collection, it was really interesting! Also, he used his flashlight to show us hidden details in the garden tower sculpture (there are tiny statues in each of the open doorways that are hard to see without a flashlight). I think we got so much attention from the staff because we came after the students went home for the summer, but either way we had a great time.

The Good:
A quiet reprieve from the mating calls coming from frat row.
Free admission with UO student/​staff pass.
Well known for it’s Asian art collections.
The Meh:
Occasionally the security people /​volunteering students will rub your bubble or start a conversation, especially during the week when you may be the only non-​staff member in the museum. I know you are like the Maytag repair man, but unless I start a conversation with you LMTFA, please and thank you.
The Bad:
Sometimes exhibition halls are closed during times when they are listed as open on the website.
If you don’t have a parking pass… best of luck or take the bus.

I’ve loved the JSMA since I was a student at U of O. A variety of interesting exhibits and events… including events for kids. The museum is free for students, but there is a fee for the general public. Discounts are offered, including First Friday Free… just check the website.
Serious art enthusiasts take note… no Mona Lisa here. And those of you hoping something will come alive at night… lay off the mushrooms.
All in all, it’s a great place to spend a quiet afternoon and get a little culture in the process.

I like the museum a lot and wish they had more provocative traveling exhibits. The collection is based on a fine collection of far East pieces from Japan, China and eleswhere but I enjoy some diversity now and then.
I was drawn in recently to view the show on Comic Book art and was thoroughly disappointed. The layout and composition of the work was uninspiring unlike the advertising that brought me in. The major works were poorly accentuated and the collection had few standout pieces, I did appreciate the ⁹⁄₁₁ historical pieces of comic art but other than that it was forgettable at best.
The museum itself is beautiful and worth a visit if only for the surreal watery courtyard and brickwork façade of a bygone era. Also the Marche Café inside serves the best coffee and food on campus.

So this isn’t exactly The Louvre, but it makes for a nice and affordable afternoon. My boyfriend and I have gone twice and will probably go back if they have a new display. The Asian art is interesting, check out the foot binding shoes (Really tiny!) and the finger extension things. In my opinion this is one of the prettiest parts of the campus, just face away from the hideous PLC building. The gift shop also has some interesting things. Overall: there isn’t much like this to do in Eugene so it will have to do until I can afford to travel.
p. s. During the week avoid parking on campus if you can. We always walk.

If you work on campus, this is a wonderful place to linger on your lunch hour. The schnitzer museum rotates the displays several times a year, but the permamanent exhibits never cease to look different and catch your eye each visit.
Currently they are showing a cuban avant garde series that is as colorful as a rainforest. Beutiful bright reds, aqua, oranges and yellows.
There is a marche café there to grab a lunch and enjoy it on the lawn in the sunshine! The gift shop has increible sales and carries items I really don’t see elsewhere in town. Especially great for the asian art lovers in your life.
If you are a university staff member or a student the admission is free! I have been fortunate to see a Andy Warhol series that came through for one weekend there. Check the website monthly to see what interesting things are happening!