Event Type: Single Event

Online tickets are no longer available. Tickets will be available at the door.   Items created by Indigenous Plateau artists are imbued with the spirit of their maker and have ongoing connections to contemporary communities. What does this understanding mean for objects held at museums? Join Phillip Cash Cash, Ph.D., (Weyíiletpuu/Cayuse, Niimíipuu/Nez Perce) and Professor (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 $7, Museum members receive 20% discount Tickets are available day-of at Admissions. Seating is limited, so arrive early! The program (more…)

Waterston Desert Writing Prize Award Ceremony The Waterston Desert Writing Prize (the Prize) was established in 2014, inspired by author and poet Ellen Waterston’s love of the High Desert, a region that has been her muse for more than 40 years. The Prize provides financial and other support to writers whose work reflects a similar (more…)

The Museum will be closed on Wednesday, March 1 for a staff retreat. We’ll see you Thursday morning!   (more…)

  Calling all Museum members! Let us say “thank you” at the Member Appreciation Night. Enjoy food and beverages while the family has fun with a craft project from our education team. Meet our wildlife staff as they introduce you to the world of raptors. Plus you’ll get beak to beak with a handsome bird (more…)

The Museum offers an extra special camp experience during spring break. Camps provide hands-on fun for your child when school is out. Space is still available in 2nd-3rd and 4th-5th grade groups.  9:00 am – 3:00 pm (flexible drop off window 8:30 am – 9:00 am) If you have any questions, please call the Education (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! FEBRUARY 22 – BOOK NOW Pokey Porcupine With a coat of sharp quills, this High (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! FEBRUARY 15 – BOOK NOW Turtle and Tortoise Time What IS the difference between 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! FEBRUARY 8 – BOOK NOW Burrowing Beasts Why do some High Desert animals live in (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! FEBRUARY 1 – BOOK NOW Winter Impressions Experience the beauty of winter as we use (more…)