UO Museum of Natural and Cultural History hosts Archaeology Family Day

EUGENE, Ore. -- (Feb. 7, 2008) -- The University of Oregon’s Museum of Natural and Cultural History will offer hands-on activities that explore the field of archaeology on Saturday, Feb. 23.

Visitors will learn about archaeology through fun activities such as "excavating" candy from a cookie, playing Archaeology Quest to unearth Oregon artifacts and being a detective on a Cultural Scene Investigation. In addition, participants can explore the museum exhibit hall, watch a short film and create their own rock art.

Archaeology Family Day will take place from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the museum, 1680 E. 15th Ave. The museum will offer new memberships for half price on family day.

Museum hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays. Admission is $3 for adults; $2 for seniors and youths ages 17 and under and $8 for families (two adults and up to four youths). Museum members, university faculty and staff and students are admitted free. Admission is free for the public on Wednesdays.

About the University of Oregon
The University of Oregon is a world-class teaching and research institution and Oregon's flagship public university. The UO is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), an organization made up of 62 of the leading public and private research institutions in the United States and Canada. Membership in the AAU is by invitation only. The University of Oregon is one of only two AAU members in the Pacific Northwest.

Media Contact: Pauline Austin, 541-346-3129, paustin@uoregon.edu

Museum Contact: Judi Pruitt, 541-346-1671, judip@uoregon.edu

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