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The Shelton McMurphey Johnson House is Eugene, Oregon's Victorian house museum. It is open for tours 6 days a week, unless there is a private event.

Visit our website www.smjhouse.org to learn more! SMJ House is Eugene’s only Victorian House Museum. Situated on the south slope of Skinner’s Butte overlooking downtown, we are the most obvious hidden gem of the community. We feature 3 exhibits each year in addition to our permanent display of items ranging from 1880’s to the 1940’s. We invite the community to enjoy the House through various events, exhibits, and family friendly activities.

10/22/2026

Join Lace & Literature for what is bound to be an interesting conversation, this month we read Blood on her Tongue. A gothic horror that includes body horror, disturbing misogyny, alleged lunacy, and twin sisters that may be a little too close. I hope you have a strong stomach, join us for this horror this Halloween season.

10/20/2026

Have you gotten your Adventure Children's Museum Tea tickets yet? Support two museums at once!

09/30/2026

Announcing the next 3 books we are reading for Lace and Literature Sapphic Book Club!
2026 Fourth Quarter Book selection:
October 29th: Blood on her Tongue by Johanna Von Veen - a gothic feminist horror set in 1887 Netherlands.
November 19th*: The Raven and the Banshee by Carolyn Elizabeth - a sapphic pirate romance.
December 17th*: Set the Record Straight by Hannah Bonam-Young - sapphic holiday romance, best friends fake a relationship that spark something real.
*Note: both November and December dates are on third Thursday to avoid holidays!

09/22/2026

Art exhibition opening reception: Thursday, October 1st, 4:00 - 6:00 PM at the SMJ House.

The Shelton McMurphey Johnson House (SMJH), in partnership with curators Aidyn Dervaes and Lizi Anderson-Cleary are pleased to announce the opening of (Kin)etic: Contemporary Contemplations in the Shelton McMurphey Johnson House from October 1st to November 15th in Eugene, OR. The exhibition showcases contemporary artists from the Pacific Northwest skilled in weaving, textiles, or related practices. The medium and selected works consider themes of tradition, lineage, identity, memory, and history. By placing contemporary works within the historic home, the exhibition encourages us to look at the site’s history from multiple perspectives.

Featured artists: Andrew Douglas Campbell, Sara Siestreem (Hanis Coos), E.R.Saba, Bella Kim, Brenetta Ward, Allyce Wood, and Vo Vo.

Generously supported by the Lane County Cultural Coalition with funds from the Oregon Cultural Trust. This exhibition was also supported by the Shelton McMurphey Johnson House, which generously opened its historic site as a space for conversation, exploration, and reflection. We are grateful for their support and collaboration.

09/15/2026

Calling all practitioners! Come Wednesday for our Divination Workshop!This is YOUR space to practice your craft, share techniques, exchange readings, and connect with fellow practitioners in a supportive environment. Whether you’re honing your tarot skills, exploring palmistry, developing your mediumship, or working with other divination tools – you’re welcome here!
When: Monthly on Third Wednesdays | 6:30-8:30pm

09/10/2026

We love when guests dress up for our Halloween Tea!!

09/08/2026

It's back to school time here in Lane County. Education was a big deal at SMJ House. Alberta Shelton McMurphey was home schooled until the age of 12. She graduated with a certificate in Music from the UO's brand new music department, having learned how to play seven different instruments. She went on to teach music at Eugene High School (now South Eugene) and private lessons at home.

Alberta also worked part time as a photographer's assistant for a while, in addition to all of her volunteer obligations.

09/05/2026

We are super excited about this exhibit coming up!

09/04/2026

Almost time for Irving to come out of the attic!

09/01/2026

I don't know about you, but I love anything about the Titanic. So of course when I saw that on this day in 1985, the wreckage of the Titanic was discovered some 73 years after the ocean liner sank, I had to make it today's trivia.

The news made headlines—but part of the story remained a secret for decades. The Titanic search was actually a cover for the U.S. Navy’s exploration of two sunken nuclear submarines: the USS Thresher and USS Scorpion. The navy also helped fund the Titanic expedition and the technology used to locate the ship.

https://www.britannica.com/today-in-history/September-1-The-Secret-Story-of-the-Titanics-Discovery

Address

303 Willamette Street (enter Driveway Off 3rd And Pearl Streets)
Eugene, OR
97401

Opening Hours

Tuesday	10am - 1pm
Wednesday	10am - 1pm
Thursday	10am - 1pm
Friday	10am - 1pm
Saturday	1pm - 4pm
Sunday	1pm - 4pm

Telephone

+15414840808

Website

https://www.smjhouse.org/

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