Fractal Fluency: Using the Science of Nature’s Beauty to Reduce Stress

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  •  10.03.25
     6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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…)

Exhibition Opening: The 20-Dollar Art Show

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  •  10.04.25
     9:00 am - 5:00 pm

October 4, 2025 – October 20, 2025 Bend’s biggest little art show is back! The Museum is once again honored to host the year’s 20-Dollar Art Show, presented by Bright Place Gallery. Featuring over 10,000 pieces of original art by established and emerging local artists, this year’s show promises to be the biggest yet. Made possible (more…)

Natural History Pub: Birthplace of American Sport Climbing – A History of Smith Rock


  •  11.03.25
     7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

During the 1980s, Smith Rock rose from a rarely visited state park to an internationally famous destination for the world’s top rock climbers. The birthplace of American sport climbing, the revolutionary style pioneered here led to an explosion in the popularity of the sport, culminating in the inclusion of sport climbing in the Olympic Games. (more…)

The 20-Dollar Art Show Extravaganza

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  •  10.17.25
     5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
  •  10.18.25
     9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  •  10.19.25
     9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Bend’s biggest little art show is back! Join us for The 20-Dollar Art Show Extravaganza, a weekend celebrating Bend’s biggest little art show! Featuring over 10,000 pieces of original art by establish and emerging local artists, this year’s show presented by Bright Place Gallery promises to be the biggest yet. As always, each mini masterpiece (more…)

Natural History Pub: The Forest Canopy – An Ecosystem Overhead

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  •  10.06.25
     7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Have you ever found yourself wandering beneath towering evergreens, wondering about the mysteries of the canopy above you? Nestled amidst the treetops, the forest canopy stands as one of the last biotic frontiers. Join Dr. Hannah Prather, Visiting Assistant Professor and Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Biology at Reed College, as she explores the (more…)

Winter Hours Begin


  •  11.01.25
     10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Winter hours begin! The Museum will now be open daily 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. (more…)

Happy Thanksgiving! Museum Closed


  •  11.27.25
     10:00 am - 4:00 pm

The Museum is closed for Thanksgiving so Museum staff and volunteers can enjoy the holiday with their families. We’ll see you at 10:00 am Friday, November 28!  (more…)