Event Type: Single Event

  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! OCTOBER 4 – Book now   Critter Collage Visit animal friends and create animal-inspired art. Explore (more…)

Don’t miss the final day of the original exhibit Lair: Light and the Art of Stephen Hendee! Lair is an immersive exhibition created for the High Desert Museum by artist Stephen Hendee. Hendee’s sculptures explore the spaces in which we live, both physically and virtually. Inspired by natural sciences, architecture, science fiction and digital culture, (more…)

Happy Thanksgiving! The Museum will be closed on Thursday, November 24. (more…)

  Dive into the hidden world beneath the snow. In this subnivium environment, animals create a secret matrix of tunnels to survive the winter’s frigid temperatures and hide from the predators that lurk above. Using interactive graphics, visitors will meet the species that depend on the snow, including a resilient mammal named Pika, an observant (more…)

Registration is closed for this program. 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…)

In honor of Veterans Day, we are proud to offer free admission all day to all United States Armed Forces veterans.  Made possible by   (more…)

Registration for this program is closed.   Land management begins with soil. Healthy soils help address a range of ecological problems including erosion, water pollution and biodiversity loss. Join Garrett L. Duyck, Soil Conservationist for the Natural Resources Conservation Service, to learn how healthy soils can protect our environment, increase farm profits and bring joy to (more…)

The Museum will be open from 10:00 am — 4:00 pm through March 31, 2023. (more…)

  Don’t miss your last chance to purchase local art for only $20! Bend’s biggest little art show is back, presented by Bright Place Gallery. The Museum is honored to host this year’s 20-Dollar Art Show, featuring thousands of pieces of original art by over 100 local artists all for the low, low price of (more…)

  Bend’s biggest little art show is back, presented by Bright Place Gallery. The Museum is honored to host this year’s 20-Dollar Art Show, featuring thousands of pieces of original art by over 100 local artists all for the low, low price of $20. Join us for the Opening Party beginning at 5:00 pm when (more…)