Event Category: Events

Museum is open 9:00 am to 5:00 pm through October 31.  (more…)

The North American porcupine has a long history of persecution in the Pacific Northwest. An unprotected mammal, they have been disappearing from the landscape- and people are starting to notice. In response to population declines, biologists in Central Oregon have launched a pilot study employing trail cameras, GPS collars, and community volunteers to better understand (more…)

How have Western writers and scholars imagined and shaped the American East? In her book Back East, historian Flannery Burke flips the script on American regional narratives by centering the west in the cultural landscape. Join us for a discussion of how Westerners have influenced the development of the United States. 2026 marks the 250th (more…)

Raptors take flight overhead in this intimate, indoor demonstration. Experience these powerful predators as they showcase their agility and grace. Arrive early to get tickets, as they are only available at the Museum for that day’s programs. 11:00 am and 1:30 pm daily through Saturday, March 28 $7, members receive 20% discount (more…)

It’s the final day of Sky Hunters! Raptors take flight overhead in this intimate, indoor demonstration. Experience these powerful predators as they showcase their agility and grace. Arrive early to get tickets, as they are only available at the Museum for that day’s programs. 11:00 am and 1:30 pm daily through Saturday, March 28 $7, (more…)

Locally harvested, pre-contact foods are a testament to the resilience of Native lifestyles and should be part of our modern kitchens. Founder and CEO of Indigikitchen Mariah Gladstone (Blackfeet/ Cherokee) is leading the way in a food movement that is revitalizing these important foods. She will discuss the history of Indigenous food systems, as well (more…)

Central Oregon’s landscape is dominated by majestic volcanic peaks that seem unchanged by time. But these seemingly quiet volcanoes represent one of the most active sections of the Cascade Volcanic Range. Join Dr. Daniele McKay, senior instructor in the Department of Earth Sciences at the University of Oregon, to explore the geologic history of our (more…)

Public lands are a tangible aspect of life in the American West. What are the origins of public lands and how have debates over their use shaped the West? Historian, author and associate professor at Colorado State University Leisl Carr Childers will discuss the history of public lands from the American Revolution to today. 2026 (more…)