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About the Museum
Plan Your Visit
Check out current exhibits and daily programs, find directions, rates, hours and more.
Education
Teach & Learn
Lifelong learning starts here! Explore teacher trainings, memorable field trips and unique school programs.
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The Museum
Wildlife,
History & Art
Otters, porcupines, owls, oh my! Encounter wildlife up close, explore the history and culture of the wild West and take in beautiful art. The High Desert Museum is a cultural gem set on 135 acres of awe. It’s no wonder visitors voted us one of the best things to do in Bend Oregon!
Upcoming
Events
Upcoming Events
- 10.26.21
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Come on an adventure! Children ages 3-5* and their caregivers investigate science, art, music, stories and culture in a fun, hands-on manner. Don backpacks filled with exciting objects while journeying through the Museum’s nature trails and exhibits. New themes weekly! Tuesday, October 26 – Creatures of the Night Did you hear that? What was (more…)
- 10.27.21
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Now offering camps for elementary students on no-school days this fall! 9:00 am – 3:00 pm (flexible drop off window 8:30 am – 9:00 am) All camps this session are K—5th If you have any questions, please call the Education Team at 541-382-4754 ext. 320. One-day camps: $62.50, Members receive 20% discount Extended Care: 3:00 (more…)
- 10.28.21
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Now offering camps for elementary students on no-school days this fall! 9:00 am – 3:00 pm (flexible drop off window 8:30 am – 9:00 am) All camps this session are K—5th If you have any questions, please call the Education Team at 541-382-4754 ext. 320. One-day camps: $62.50, Members receive 20% discount Extended Care: 3:00 (more…)
- 10.29.21
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Now offering camps for elementary students on no-school days this fall! 9:00 am – 3:00 pm (flexible drop off window 8:30 am – 9:00 am) All camps this session are K—5th If you have any questions, please call the Education Team at 541-382-4754 ext. 320. One-day camps: $62.50, Members receive 20% discount Extended Care: 3:00 (more…)
- 10.30.21
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Bend’s biggest little art show is back, presented by Bright Place Gallery. The High Desert Museum is honored to host this year’s 20-Dollar Art Show. This year promises to be bigger than ever featuring thousands of pieces of original art by over 100 local artists for the low, low price of $20 each. (more…)
- 10.30.21
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Saturday, October 30 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm Participants may line up beginning at 4:00 pm. Location: High Desert Museum, 59800 US-97, Bend Bend’s biggest little art show is back, presented by Bright Place Gallery. The Museum is honored to host this year’s 20-Dollar Art Show, featuring thousands of pieces of original art (more…)
Changing
Exhibits
9.18.21 -
3.6.22
Natural History, Art
X-Ray Vision
When many of us think of X-rays, we think of peering beneath the skin to detect an illness or injury. Imagine using the technology to see into vertebrates with the goal of learning evolutionary stories.
10.16.21 -
1.9.22
Art, Natural History
Rethinking Fire
Across the American West, drought, dense forests and extreme weather exacerbated by climate change are contributing to catastrophic fires. Artist Bryan David Griffith has found inspiration from fires to pose valuable questions in the exhibition "Rethinking Fire."
10.30.21 -
11.10.21
Art
The 20-Dollar Art Show
Bend’s biggest little art show is back, presented by Bright Place Gallery. The Museum is honored to host this year’s "20-Dollar Art Show," featuring thousands of pieces of original art by over 100 local artists. Join us to celebrate with live music, food, drinks and $20 art on Saturday, October 30!
the West
Through Memory
Ranch
Birds of
Prey Center
Otter Exhibit
