Event Type: Single Event

Every year, thousands of animals are hit by motor vehicles while crossing Oregon’s highways. One road is particularly dangerous: Highway 20 between Bend and Suttle Lake, where the highest densities of deer and elk vehicle collisions occur in the entire state. Despite these dangers on Highway 20 and elsewhere, Oregon has the lowest number of (more…)

Experience the exhibition Frank S. Matsura: Portraits from the Borderland through exciting family-friendly activities. Photographer Dean Davis will provide an opportunity to peer through a camera to see what Matsura saw. Other hands-on activities will engage the entire family in exploring his portraits and what makes all of us unique. 10:00 am – 1:00 pm (more…)

Join Professor Michael Holloman (Colville Confederated Tribes), film and media scholar Glen Mimura and Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Beth Harrington for an exploration of Frank Matsura’s life and portraits. This panel discussion will consider Matsura’s experiences as a Japanese-born photographer and the nuanced perspective that his photographs provide of Native communities in the early 1900s. 6:30 (more…)

Silver Sage Trading will be closed for inventory.  (more…)

Raptors take flight overhead in this intimate, indoor demonstration. Experience these powerful predators like never before as our wildlife specialists showcase the birds’ agility and grace. This is a first come, first seat event with doors closing promptly on the hour. Tickets are $7 per person and can be bought at Museum admissions. 11:00 am (more…)

Raptors take flight overhead in this intimate demonstration. Experience these powerful predators like never before as our wildlife specialists showcase the birds’ agility and grace. 11:00 am and 1:30 pm daily during spring break $7, members receive 20% discount Tickets sell out quickly. This is a first come, first seat event with doors closing promptly (more…)

Summer Hours BEGIN! The Museum will now be open from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm! General Admission: $20 Ages 65+ $17; College Students with I.D. $17; Ages 3-12 $12; Ages 2 and younger free  (more…)

Join the Museum and our partners in continuing the celebration of Black history in the High Desert! This will be an evening of storytelling, connection and small-group conversation. While we often learn about Black leaders of the past, there are many in our community who do amazing work today. Engage with these living ancestors, honor (more…)

Explore veteran history with Patty Limerick The experiences of U.S. military veterans who lived and served over the last 200-plus years are essential to understanding the history of the West. Join renowned historian Patty Limerick, a professor at the University of Colorado Boulder, as she shares insights into her recent research with student veterans of (more…)