Plan your visit
Admission to the museum is free. Onsite parking is available. Additionally, we are on the Chariot’s bus route, with a bus stop nearby. On-campus and off-campus dining is available. There is a variety of other local activities to take part in during your visit to Western Oregon University .
NEW! You can now register for a tour online.
Hours
Wednesday through Saturday, 10am to 4pm (closed on Federal holidays)
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Guest speakers and children's activities
On the third Saturday of every month the museum hosts children’s activities. Children are invited to participate in activities such as making traditional yo-yos and learning about the migratory patterns of geese. This project is made possible in part by funding from the Polk County Cultural Coalition as well as contributions from the Friends of the Jensen Arctic Museum. Thanks to these contributions the museum is also able to host symposiums and guest lecturers throughout the year.
Education
If you are a teacher and would like information about the Arctic before visiting the museum, we offer pre-tour packets as well as education trunks that have information and other fun activities for your students to do in class before visiting.
Learn more about the Arctic and our educational trunks.
Calendar
Every year the museum has activities that they put on in order to build relations with the community and with the people that support the museum. In September the museum has its annual Salmon Bake. There is also the Anniversary Celebration in May.
To view a full list of activities please feel free to check out the museum calendar.
About us
The Jensen Arctic Museum is part of the Western Oregon University Foundation and was established in 1985 by the collection of Dr. Paul Jensen. The museum now has over 4000 objects donated from hundreds of donors.
Learn more about the museum.
Get involved
There are many ways to get involved with the museum. You can volunteer your time and/or donate money to help the museum achieve its dream of expansion. You may also donate items and thereby add to the museum’s ever-growing collection. Click here to learn more about getting involved
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