A single event that spans one or more consecutive days.
Susan Kamei’s family members were among the over 120,000 Japanese Americans forcibly detained during World War II. Her book, When Can We Go Back to America? grapples with contradictions between the ideas this country was founded on and the mass incarceration of Japanese Americans. Kamei will explore the constitutional, historical, and political ramifications for citizenship (more…)
Visitors 65 and older are invited to enjoy the Museum for FREE. The Museum will also be open to the general public. (more…)
Explore the symbology of moths through the eyes of artist Hilary Baker. Experience the exhibition before it closes. Free with Museum admission (more…)
Public lands are a tangible aspect of life in the American West. What are the origins of public lands and how have debates over their use shaped the West? Historian, author and associate professor at Colorado State University Leisl Carr Childers will discuss the history of public lands from the American Revolution to today. 2026 (more…)
Central Oregon’s landscape is dominated by majestic volcanic peaks that seem unchanged by time. But these seemingly quiet volcanoes represent one of the most active sections of the Cascade Volcanic Range. Join Dr. Daniele McKay, senior instructor in the Department of Earth Sciences at the University of Oregon, to explore the geologic history of our (more…)
Miguel Almeida: The Hands That Feed April 11, 2026 – October 11, 2026 In a new, site-specific installation for High Desert Museum, Boise, Idaho, based artist Miguel Almeida shares vibrant murals, large scale sculptures and hand drawn animations, offering a window into the daily lives of the people that harvest the fresh fruits and vegetables (more…)
Locally harvested, pre-contact foods are a testament to the resilience of Native lifestyles and should be part of our modern kitchens. Founder and CEO of Indigikitchen Mariah Gladstone (Blackfeet/ Cherokee) is leading the way in a food movement that is revitalizing these important foods. She will discuss the history of Indigenous food systems, as well (more…)
Dig into the subterranean world beneath our feet in Soil Alive! Presented in English and Spanish. Free with Museum admission. (more…)
It’s the final day of Sky Hunters! Raptors take flight overhead in this intimate, indoor demonstration. Experience these powerful predators as they showcase their agility and grace. Arrive early to get tickets, as they are only available at the Museum for that day’s programs. 11:00 am and 1:30 pm daily through Saturday, March 28 $7, (more…)
Raptors take flight overhead in this intimate, indoor demonstration. Experience these powerful predators as they showcase their agility and grace. Arrive early to get tickets, as they are only available at the Museum for that day’s programs. 11:00 am and 1:30 pm daily through Saturday, March 28 $7, members receive 20% discount (more…)