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02.28.26
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Everyone gets in free! 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Made possible by (more…)
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A quieter time for children and adults who experience physical, intellectual and/or social disabilities to enjoy the High Desert Museum after hours. Explore the Museum’s newest exhibitions and revisit your favorites. Sensory packs are available to borrow with headphones, fidgets and more. 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm FREE for individuals, friends and family (more…)
February 21, 2026 – April 26, 2026 A new, unexpected series of works by artist Hilary Baker, Prophets investigates the symbology of moths. Though great pollinators and surprisingly beautiful, moths have long been saddled as omens of destruction and misfortune. Baker began painting moths after witnessing the loss of her longtime home to the Palisades (more…)
Step back into the 1920s at our annual Prohibition Party! Dress in your best as you mingle with cocktails in hand and dance the night away like it’s 1926. Enjoy the sights and sounds of the 1920s sprinkled with live music, old movies and history. This year’s theme is A Fringe Affair, celebrating the cowboy (more…)
Last chance to see Hollow and Still: Photographs Following Fire by David Paul Bayles! (more…)
Join us for an exclusive evening dedicated to our members as we celebrate the Museum’s interactive exhibit, Soil Alive! Explore the fascinating world beneath our feet and enjoy hands-on activities, music and down-to-earth fun. Immerse yourself in the hidden world beneath us and discover what makes the High Desert thrive from the ground up. You (more…)
February 7, 2026 – January 3, 2027 For thousands of years, the tranquility of the High Desert has been punctuated by the explosive power of volcanoes. Under Pressure: A Volcanic Exploration explores the natural history and science behind the West’s most iconic powerhouses. This immersive gallery experience will engage visitors’ senses with hands-on activities and (more…)
Be among the first to experience our new exhibition Under Pressure: A Volcanic Exploration, at this member-exclusive event. Enjoy an after-hours celebration featuring light bites, drinks and a first look at the exhibition before it opens to the public. Connect with fellow members, explore the gallery and enjoy a few surprises along the way. RSVP (more…)
The images we see from the James Webb Space Telescope are more than just a picture. They are the result of billions of photons filtered, counted and interpreted by astronomers. How do astronomers know what they’re looking at when objects can be specks, or raw data are just lines, spikes and dots? Join Dr. Brandon (more…)
Everyone gets in free! 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Made possible by Photo by Todd Cary (more…)