Wallowology -Natural History Discovery Center
Visit our Natural History Discovery Center Wallowology
Explore what makes The Wallowa Country so unique ~ Canyons, Grasslands, Plants & Animals, Rivers, Forests, Lakes & Moraines, and the Geology of it all!
Wallowology’s Mission is to inform, inspire, and involve residents and visitors in the conservation of ecosystems and landscapes that support and sustain rural communities throughout Eastern Oregon.
EXHIBITS
Since 2014, we’ve created many exhibits about the natural and cultural history of the Wallowa Country.
Discover why Northeast Oregon is so unique: canyons, grasslands, plants, animals, rivers, forests, lakes, moraines, and the geology of it all!
Summer Hours 2024:
Open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday-Sunday
May 26 through September 1
Winter – Open by Arrangement:
Contact: info@wallowology.org
Phone: 541-432-0112
Want to learn more?
We have naturalists and educators on staff that are ready to join your group for an outing, activity or tour. Email or call with inquiries at
At the Natural History Discovery Center in downtown Joseph, come explore and discover Eastern Oregon’s lands and waters through exhibits, workshops, and evening presentations by scientists, artists and others.
Wallowology’s interactive outreach programs extend into the outdoors with guided Discovery Walks, day outings, visits to farms and ranches, and expeditions into the Wild!
Wallowology is the public education and outreach division of the Eastern Oregon Legacy Lands, whose mission is to expand land conservation in Eastern Oregon through public education, landscape-level planning, and land acquisition.
Wallowology is headquarted in Joseph, Oregon.
508 N. Main Street • Joseph, Oregon,
Visit Website: Wallowology.org
Kids’ Activities: Explore our Children’s Play Area and participate in hands-on fun! Special C.O.D.E. Green kids’ programs are provided throughout the year for all ages.