Visitors 65 and older are invited to enjoy the Museum for free on this day. The Museum will also be open to the general public. RSVP strongly recommended. We will begin taking RSVPs for timed entry on Wednesday, April 28. Made possible by           With support from (more…)

Do you love to write, but need help finding the time or inspiration? Join Desert Scribes! In each of three sessions, Louise Shirley, Donald M. Kerr curator of natural history, will share inspiration from High Desert ecology. You will have quiet time to respond to writing prompts and will be welcomed to share your words. (more…)

The Museum is pleased to present this exhibition of work by artist jasna guy and entomologist Lincoln Best. In Time’s Hum explores pollinators, with a focus on the flowers on which they depend. jasna guy’s practice includes close observation of pollination ecology. This exhibition features graphite drawings, striking photographs of native flora, animations and vibrant (more…)

On Saturday, May 29, we’ll fly into summer with Raptors of the Desert Sky and the rest of our engaging summer programs!  (more…)

Don’t miss the final day of this year’s Kids Curate exhibition! The display is the work of fifth graders from Jewell Elementary School in Bend through the yearlong project incorporating science and art that culminates in an exhibit at the Museum. This year students learned how plants and animals use energy from the sun. They (more…)

Join Dr. Doug Tallamy, entomologist and author of Nature’s Best Hope, for a lively discussion. A recent UN report predicts that because of human activities, as many as 1 million species will disappear from the planet, many of which are insects. Tallamy will remind us of the essential roles insects play and describe the simple (more…)