A single event that spans one or more consecutive days.
On Monday, May 30, we’ll fly into summer with our engaging summer programs! (more…)
The Museum is pleased to present this exhibition of work by artist jasna guy and entomologist Lincoln Best. In Time’s Hum explores pollinators, with a focus on the flowers on which they depend. jasna guy’s practice includes close observation of pollination ecology. This exhibition features graphite drawings, striking photographs of native flora, animations and vibrant (more…)
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…)
FREE admission for all moms! (more…)
Celebrate the work of fifth graders from Jewell Elementary School in Bend through Kids Curate—a yearlong project incorporating science and art that culminates in an exhibit at the Museum. This year students are learning how plants and animals use energy from the sun. They are creating a mural of line drawings of various flora and (more…)
Registration for this event is closed. Gather traces a growing movement among Native Americans to reclaim their spiritual, political and cultural identities by reconnecting to ancestral food systems and practices, while battling the trauma of centuries of genocide. We’ll provide a link to watch Gather at a time that works well for you, and then (more…)
Do you love to write, but need help finding the time or inspiration? Join Desert Scribes! In each of three sessions, Louise Shirley, Donald M. Kerr curator of natural history, will share inspiration from High Desert ecology. You will have quiet time to respond to writing prompts and will be welcomed to share your words. (more…)
Registration is closed for this event. In a visually rich and entertaining presentation, New York Times bestselling author and acclaimed speaker Kathryn Aalto discusses her book, Writing Wild: Women Poets, Ramblers, and Mavericks Who Shape How We See the Natural World. Aalto celebrates 25 remarkable women with grit and verve whose influential writing helps deepen (more…)
With the days getting longer, the Millers need to tackle their spring cleaning. Using the latest techniques from 1904, help us tidy up, and get an up-close look at what it takes to get ready for summer. Event is FREE with Museum admission. Reserve your tickets. (more…)
As of Friday, April 1, we’ll be open daily 9:00 am – 5:00 pm! (more…)