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
- 03.21.19
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Join us for an evening of cowgirl poetry and music, which grew out of a tradition of swapping stories around a campfire about life and work on the range. Through music and poetry, Jessica Hedges and Trinity Seely will share stories of their lives on working ranches. This event is a part of Bend Women’s (more…)
- 03.23.19
11:00 am - 11:30 am
Raptors take flight overhead in this intimate demonstration. Experience these powerful predators like never before as our wildlife curators showcase the birds’ agility and grace. 11:00 am and 1:30 pm Made possible by (more…)
- 03.23.19
1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Raptors take flight overhead in this intimate demonstration. Experience these powerful predators like never before as our wildlife curators showcase the birds’ agility and grace. 11:00 am and 1:30 pm Made possible by (more…)
- 03.23.19
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
A quieter time for children and adults with physical, intellectual and/or social disabilities to enjoy the High Desert Museum after hours. Explore the Museum’s newest exhibits and revisit your favorites. 5:00 pm — 8:00 pm Free for individuals, friends and family Made possible by (more…)
- 03.24.19
11:00 am - 11:30 am
Raptors take flight overhead in this intimate demonstration. Experience these powerful predators like never before as our wildlife curators showcase the birds’ agility and grace. 11:00 am and 1:30 pm Made possible by (more…)
- 03.24.19
1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Raptors take flight overhead in this intimate demonstration. Experience these powerful predators like never before as our wildlife curators showcase the birds’ agility and grace. 11:00 am and 1:30 pm Made possible by (more…)
Changing
Exhibits
9.8.18 -
7.14.19
Art, Natural History
Animal Journeys: Navigating in Nature
The High Desert Museum is pleased to present Animal Journeys: Navigating in Nature, an original exhibition exploring the navigational feats performed by wildlife.
1.26.19 -
4.7.19
Art, History
Rick Bartow: Things You Know But Cannot Explain
Rick Bartow (1946-2016) is one of Oregon’s most celebrated Indigenous artists. Rick’s sculptures, paintings, drawings and prints are an eloquent exploration of his identity, and they remind us that identity is layered and complex.
3.2.19 -
6.23.19
Art, Natural History
The Beauty of Wild Things: Charcoal Drawings by April Coppini
The Portland-based artist is known for breathing life into charcoal depictions of the wild inhabitants of the Pacific Northwest.
