Event Type: Single Event

A quieter time for children and adults who experience physical, intellectual and/or social disabilities to enjoy the High Desert Museum after hours. Explore the Museum’s newest exhibits and revisit your favorites. Free for individuals, friends and family   Made possible by   With support from Mark and Kathy Kralj    (more…)

  This exhibition considers the ambitions, intentions and outcomes (sometimes disastrous) of intentional communities in the High Desert and Western United States over the past half century. It highlights contemporary artists as well, sharing their visions of alternative worlds and futures. Imagine a World invites each of us to reflect on how we are. FREE (more…)

  Save the date for a celebration of the opening of Imagine a World. The exhibition considers the ambitions, intentions and outcomes of intentional communities in the High Desert and Western United States over the past half century. It highlights contemporary artists as well, sharing their visions of alternative worlds and futures. The exhibition invites (more…)

  Can you imagine putting on up to six layers of clothing each day? In 1904, your local dressmaker would help ensure that you look comfortable, fashionable and functional. Come learn about clothing and fashions at the Miller Ranch. Free with Museum admission   (more…)

  Among the most iconic of High Desert species, mule deer have suffered dramatic declines in recent years. Join state biologists Corey Heath and Andrew Walch to learn about the complex factors influencing deer abundance and their work to sustain deer populations in the region. This event is FREE, and registration is required.   7:00 (more…)

Please note that this event is shifting to VIRTUAL. Tonight’s program begins at 7:00 pm on Zoom – https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82308252192    Bull trout, listed as threatened by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in 1999, were declared virtually absent from the Upper Deschutes River. With advances in DNA technology, it is possible to determine if populations (more…)

Don’t miss the final day of Rethinking Fire! The exhibit explores the ecological role of fire and the human impacts on forests amid a changing climate and the rise of intense wildfires. Artist Bryan David Griffith uses fire itself to create original paintings, sculptures and site-specific installations, transforming the gallery into a visually stunning, reflective (more…)

We say “thank you” with Member Appreciation Week! Pick up a free Museum activity kit when you visit with festive crafts and activities for all ages. The Museum’s store, Silver Sage Trading, will also provide members 15 percent off most merchandise. Members always free! (more…)

  Attention Museum members! Ideal gifts await, and during this time members receive 15 percent off! Those coming to exclusively shop at Silver Sage Trading may enter for free. Check in at Admissions. Sale ends Thursday, December 9.   (more…)

It’s spacious, warm and wondrous inside the High Desert Museum! Thursday, February 24 Adults $10, children ages 3-12 $6 Members always free! Join us after hours to see the latest exhibitions and enjoy a safe night out. Rimrock Café will be open for folks to grab a brew or bite. The Museum store, Silver Sage (more…)