A single event that spans one or more consecutive days.
Full steam ahead! See the 1904 Lazinka Sawmill in action for the final time this summer. Learn how lumber was processed on-the-go at the turn of the century. FREE with Museum admission (more…)
Join us for the 37th annual High Desert Rendezvous, a rip-roaring evening including dinner, art, wildlife encounters, a live auction, raffle and more. This fundraiser supports the Museum’s exhibitions and programs. 5:00 to 9:00 pm Click the link below to purchase tickets and tables. Presented by Made possible by With thanks to Vista Capital Partners (more…)
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. FREE for individuals, friends and family (more…)
Happy Independence Day! The Museum is closed today. We look forward to seeing you tomorrow, July 5 at 9:00 am! (more…)
Full steam ahead! See the 1904 Lazinka Sawmill in action and how lumber was processed on-the-go at the turn of the century. FREE with Museum admission (more…)
2026 Art in the West July 18, 2026 – October 2, 2026 Art in the West is an annual juried exhibition and silent auction featuring traditional and contemporary art that celebrates the landscapes, wildlife, people, cultures and history of the High Desert—a region that stretches from the eastern slope of the Cascades and the Sierra (more…)
Explore the wonder of the dark! Join us outside at the High Desert Museum to celebrate sundown, the transition between day and night when nocturnal wildlife stirs. Learn how a dark night sky free from artificial light pollution is critical for wildlife. This family-friendly event will include galaxy exploration, bat detection, insect discoveries, owl encounters, (more…)
Discover a century of salesmanship, when artists and cartographers alike crafted an image of the West that depicted both fact and fiction. Experience the exhibition before it closes. Free with Museum admission (more…)
Happy Father’s Day! Free admission for all dads and those who serve as dads! The Museum will also be open to the general public. (more…)
Full steam ahead! See the 1904 Lazinka Sawmill in action and how lumber was processed on-the-go at the turn of the century. FREE with Museum admission (more…)