Eugene Science Center

Eugene Science Center was founded in 1961 as a branch of the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI).  It was incorporated in 1977 as Willamette Science & Technology Center (WISTEC), an independent 501(c)(3) museum.  The name "Science Factory" was adopted in 2002, but later changed to Eugene Science Center in 2018.  We are the only hands-on science center in Lane and surrounding counties.

We are dedicated to our mission to engage children, excite their curiosity, inspire them toward a lifelong love of learning about science, and empower them to use science and technology to improve their communities.

We accomplish our mission through hands-on exhibits and associated programs, planetarium programs, field trips, camps, special events, and programs for teachers and guardians. Our primary audience is children ages 0 to 14 years and their families and teachers.

We envision empowered communities that foster scientific learning and innovation to help create a better world.