Exhibition Closing: Frank S. Matsura: Portraits from the Borderland


  •  09.07.25
     9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Last chance to see Frank S. Matsura: Portraits from the Borderland!  For more information about the exhibition, click here.  Frank S. Matsura: Portraits from the Borderland is organized by the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture and was curated by Holloman and Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture Associate Curator of Special Projects Anne-Claire Mitchell. (more…)

Museum Closes at 2:00 pm


  •  08.23.25
     2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

The Museum will close at 2:00 pm so our staff can prepare for our annual High Desert Rendezvous auction. We’ll see you tomorrow at 9:00 am! (more…)

Exhibition Opening: Joe Feddersen: Earth, Water, Sky


  •  09.27.25
     9:00 am - 5:00 pm

September 27, 2025 — January 18, 2026 Joe Feddersen: Earth, Water, Sky is a career retrospective of nationally renowned artist Joe Feddersen (Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation). This exhibition gathers four decades of the prolific artist’s prints, glass, weaving, and ceramics in the largest and most comprehensive showing of his career to date. From (more…)

Members’ Exclusive: Exhibition Opening for Joe Feddersen: Earth, Water, Sky


  •  09.26.25
     6:45 pm - 8:30 pm

Join Executive Director Dana Whitelaw, Ph.D. and the High Desert Museum for an exclusive opening night celebration of the exhibition Joe Feddersen: Earth, Water, Sky, a career retrospective of nationally renowned artist Joe Feddersen (b. 1953, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation). Hear from Feddersen himself before exploring the exhibition and its comprehensive showing of (more…)

Lost in Place Nature Writing Intensive


  •  09.18.25
     9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Join The Writing Ranch and the High Desert Museum on a unique weekend nature writing intensive at the Lodge at Summer Lake. Daily generative workshops will be led by Oregon Poet Laureate Ellen Waterston and will be complemented by morning and evening field trips with naturalist experts including Curator of Wildlife Jon Nelson. Lodging, food (more…)

Museum & Me

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  •  08.14.25
     5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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 exhibitions and revisit your favorites. Sensory packs are available to borrow with headphones, fidgets and more. 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm FREE for individuals, friends and family; RSVP required (more…)

Welcome the Night

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  •  07.16.25
     6:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Grab your headlamps and join us outside at the High Desert Museum to celebrate sundown, the transition between day and night when nocturnal wildlife stir. Learn how a dark night sky free from artificial light pollution is critical for wildlife. This family-friendly event will include telescope tours, insect discoveries, bat watching, food and drinks for (more…)

Art in the West Closing Party


  •  09.20.25
     6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Join us as we celebrate the closing of the 2025 Art in the West exhibition! Mingle with participating artists, watch live demonstrations, and enjoy delicious food and libations. The exhibit and auction close at 7:00 pm. Auction winners who are present can take home their pieces starting at 8:00 pm. 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm (more…)