A single event that spans one or more consecutive days.
Silver Sage Trading will be closed for inventory on Tuesday, September 16. We’ll be back in action on Wednesday, September 17 at 10:00 am. (more…)
The 20-Dollar Art Show Extravaganza tickets will go on sale on Wednesday, September 24 at 12:00 pm. (more…)
Homeschool Day is your chance to experience a field trip at the High Desert Museum. For just $10 a child, you can participate in an interactive and interdisciplinary day exploring ideas about soil, including soil art, cultural connections to soil and meeting an animal that depends on soil. Explore our new family-friendly exhibit, Soil Alive!, that takes visitors on (more…)
Dr. Michelle Jacob (Yakama) emphasizes that understanding Indigenous history must go hand in hand with celebrating the vibrant contributions of Native peoples today. Rooted in Yakama traditions and the wisdom of Elders, her talk will highlight the resilience and brilliance of Indigenous communities while offering a message of hope, love, and collective strength to inspire (more…)
Nez Perce language expert, storyteller and educator Harry Slickpoo Jr. works to preserve, share, and promote Nez Perce lifeways. As the Collections Specialist for the Nez Perce Tribe Hitéemenwees Research Library, Slickpoo uses cultural items to support the continuation of living cultures and Native languages today. Learn more about Slickpoo’s work and the resilience of (more…)
Indigenous cultural institutions have been in existence for decades, and their progress reflects not only tribal cultural initiatives but national legislation as well. Join the Museum and Alyce Sadongei (Kiowa/Tohono O’odham), executive director of Mission Garden and previously the first Native American director of the Smithsonian Institution’s American Indian Museum Studies Program, as she charts (more…)
Back-to-school night, but for adults! Central Oregon teachers, school administrators, paraeducators, teacher aides, content specialists and all educators are invited to network with community organizations to support and enhance their upcoming school year. Join in demonstrations and get take-home resources. 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | light refreshments provided FREE for public, private and homeschool (more…)
October 18, 2025 – March 29, 2026 From dry and sandy to slimy and wet, many types of soils exist in the High Desert. But all healthy soils have one important thing in common: they form the foundation of the West’s ecosystems. Dive underground to explore the hidden world of soil. This family-friendly exhibit takes (more…)
From otters to kids programs, learn about all the Museum’s great work in 2025 — and what’s ahead! — in our Annual Member Meeting. Start your day with Executive Director Dana Whitelaw, Ph.D., for light refreshments and sharing about the Museum’s recent accomplishments and upcoming plans. At the E.L. Wiegand Birds of Prey Pavilion. 9:00 (more…)
The past 50 years have seen a remarkable revolution in the way scientists study nature’s scenery. At the heart of this revolution lies the discovery of intricate patterns called fractals. The growing impact of these natural patterns raises a crucial question – can nature’s beauty trigger a dramatic reduction in stress and mental fatigue? Join (more…)