Indigenous Speakers Series: A Recipe for Resilience

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  •  04.08.26
     6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Locally harvested, pre-contact foods are a testament to the resilience of Native lifestyles and should be part of our modern kitchens. Founder and CEO of Indigikitchen Mariah Gladstone (Blackfeet/ Cherokee) is leading the way in a food movement that is revitalizing these important foods. She will discuss the history of Indigenous food systems, as well (more…)

Exhibition Closing: Soil Alive!

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  •  03.29.26
     9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Dig into the subterranean world beneath our feet in Soil Alive!  Presented in English and Spanish. Free with Museum admission. (more…)

Sky Hunters Final Day

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  •  03.28.26
     11:00 am - 1:30 pm

It’s the final day of Sky Hunters! Raptors take flight overhead in this intimate, indoor demonstration. Experience these powerful predators as they showcase their agility and grace. Arrive early to get tickets, as they are only available at the Museum for that day’s programs. 11:00 am and 1:30 pm daily through Saturday, March 28 $7, (more…)

Sky Hunters Begins

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  •  03.21.26
     11:00 am - 1:30 pm

Raptors take flight overhead in this intimate, indoor demonstration. Experience these powerful predators as they showcase their agility and grace. Arrive early to get tickets, as they are only available at the Museum for that day’s programs. 11:00 am and 1:30 pm daily through Saturday, March 28 $7, members receive 20% discount (more…)

250 in the West: Back East

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  •  03.12.26
     6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

How have Western writers and scholars imagined and shaped the American East? In her book Back East, historian Flannery Burke flips the script on American regional narratives by centering the west in the cultural landscape. Join us for a discussion of how Westerners have influenced the development of the United States. 2026 marks the 250th (more…)

Homeschool Days – Under Pressure: A Volcanic Exploration

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  •  03.06.26
     9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Learn about volcanoes in the High Desert and Cascade Range! Register for a self-guided day of volcanic adventure and experience a field trip at the Museum! Sign up for either Thursday, March 5 or Friday, March 6. $7 child/student | $12 chaperone Photo courtesy USGS   (more…)

Homeschool Days – Under Pressure: A Volcanic Exploration

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  •  03.05.26
     9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Learn about volcanoes in the High Desert and Cascade Range! Register for a self-guided day of volcanic adventure and experience a field trip at the Museum! Sign up for either Thursday, March 5 or Friday, March 6. $7 child/student | $12 chaperone Photo courtesy USGS   (more…)

Summer Hours Begin

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  •  03.01.26
     9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Museum is open 9:00 am to 5:00 pm through October 31.  (more…)

Natural History Pub: Pest to Prize – Porcupines in the Deschutes Watershed

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  •  03.02.26
     7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

The North American porcupine has a long history of persecution in the Pacific Northwest. An unprotected mammal, they have been disappearing from the landscape- and people are starting to notice. In response to population declines, biologists in Central Oregon have launched a pilot study employing trail cameras, GPS collars, and community volunteers to better understand (more…)

Summer Kids Camp Lottery Opens

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  •  01.22.26
     9:00 am

It’s that time of year again! Get your kiddos signed up for the 2026 lottery for our incredibly popular summer camps offered for incoming 1st graders, 2nd graders, and 3rd-5th graders.  Discover the Summer Kids Camp schedule.  The registration lottery opens Thursday, January 22 at 9:00 am and closes Monday, February 2 at 9:00 am. (more…)