Event Type: Single Event

  What was school like in 1885? Imagine attending class in a one-room schoolhouse—all grades, first through eighth, in the same room. Students only spoke when called upon, reading aloud and writing math problems on the chalkboard. Attend school in 1885 in Silver City and learn about the artifacts in the one-room schoolhouse while students (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. Two demonstrations daily – 11:00 am and 1:30 pm $5, Museum members receive 20% discount PLEASE NOTE: In the program on Sunday, March 20 at 11:00 am, face coverings (more…)

Don’t miss this spring break with special programming! We start our summer hours early, open daily from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm.  Made possible by (more…)

Get ready for a week filled with special spring break programming! We’ll kick off our summer hours early, open daily from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm.  Made possible by (more…)

The Museum will be closed on Wednesday, February 16 for a staff retreat. We’ll see you Thursday morning!   (more…)

We will begin accepting submissions for the 2022 Waterston Desert Writing Prize on Saturday, January 1, 2022. The submission deadline is Sunday, May 1, 2022. Learn more about guidelines and details. Emerging, mid-career and established nonfiction writers are invited to apply.  The mission of the Waterston Desert Writing Prize is to strengthen and support the (more…)

  Join us as we welcome the artwork of Central Oregon artist, professor and arts advocate Pat Clark. After a celebrated career as Chair of the Art Department at California State University, Long Beach, Clark retired and brought her passion and advocacy to Bend. The master printmaker founded in 2007 Atelier 6000, or A6, a (more…)

  Come on an adventure! Children ages 3-5* and their caregivers investigate science, art, music, stories and culture in a fun, hands-on manner. Don backpacks filled with exciting objects while journeying through the Museum’s nature trails and exhibits. New themes weekly! Tuesday, December 14 On the Move – CLICK HERE TO BOOK NOW Where are the (more…)

  Come on an adventure! Children ages 3-5* and their caregivers investigate science, art, music, stories and culture in a fun, hands-on manner. Don backpacks filled with exciting objects while journeying through the Museum’s nature trails and exhibits. New themes weekly! Tuesday, December 7 Fire and Art Tour the aftermath of the prescribed burn at (more…)

What if you had to wait weeks for someone to receive a text message? That’s what Annie Miller did in 1904. She wrote letters to distant loved ones and eagerly awaited their reply. Join Annie as she reads from her letters, sharing tidbits from her life on a High Desert ranch. Free with Museum admission (more…)