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! Super Senses – CLICK HERE TO BOOK NOW What’s that sound? Did you see that? (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! Bug Out! – CLICK HERE TO BOOK NOW Let’s learn about bugs! 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! Magnified Adventures – CLICK HERE TO BOOK NOW Looking through a magnifier makes the world (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! Stream Creatures – CLICK HERE TO BOOK NOW Come explore the Museum’s stream ecosystem! Together (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! Mindful Minutes – CLICK HERE TO BOOK NOW Let’s explore the quiet observation areas we (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! Burrowing Beasts – CLICK HERE TO BOOK NOW Why do some High Desert animals live (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! Pokey Porcupine – CLICK HERE TO BOOK NOW With a coat of sharp quills, this (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! Warmth in Winter – CLICK HERE TO BOOK NOW What keeps you warm at night? (more…)

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, he uses color, light and space to create simulations of virtual worlds that transport the viewer to (more…)

The High Desert Museum first opened its doors to the public in May 1982! Join in a celebration of four decades of wonder with festivities for all, including the exhibition opening of Lair: Light and the Art of Stephen Hendee. Our Rimrock Café will be open, and we’ll be joined by your favorite food and (more…)